Your 2027 Sydney Running Races Calendar Is Here

Spring’s finally here, the mornings are lighter, and there’s no better time to lock in your next running goal. From technical trails to iconic urban marathons, Sydney is the perfect playground for the Strava-obsessed among us. To help you choose your challenge, we’ve rounded up the best Sydney running races 2027 has to offer, from the TCS Sydney Marathon to the HOKA Runaway Half, each promising epic scenery, good vibes and endorphins aplenty. Go get ’em!

Sydney Running Races 2026

Nike After Dark

In excellent news, Nike have just announced the return of the hugely popular Nike After Dark Tour for 2026. As part of the worldwide tour, they’ll be stopping in to Sydney to host an electrifying half-marathon plus celebrations. Runners of all backgrounds and abilities are invited to put their best foot forward and enjoy a blend of performance, activity and community.

Built specifically for women, the Nike After Dark tour promises an experience from registration through to the finish line. More details will be released soon, but in the meantime, we recommend registering your spot here asap!

Sydney, September 27th 2026

Sydney Running Races 2027

Real Insurance Harbour 10

Sydney’s run clubs have already got this one on the radar. Back for another year, the Real Insurance Harbour 10 is a fast, flat 10km and 5km harbourside course starting at Barangaroo and finishing in The Rocks. It’s by the team behind the TCS Sydney Marathon, and brings that same world class race energy to a more accessible distance, with electric start line vibes and crisp harbour air to match. When you cross the finish line, the after party at Cruise Bar awaits, and every finisher who flashes their medal gets exclusive discounts at the bar. It’s also strategically timed as a late July hit out, doubling as the perfect pre season shakeout before the TCS Sydney Marathon come spring.

Distance: 5km, 10km

July 2027

HOKA Runaway™ Sydney Half Marathon

On Sunday 2nd May 2027, thousands of runners will descend on Sydney’s CBD for HOKA’s Runaway™ Sydney Half Marathon. The 21.1km course takes you past some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, gliding beneath the Harbour Bridge, looping through Barangaroo Reserve and The Rocks, and along Pyrmont Peninsula. New for this edition, the finish line has shifted to The Domain, nestled between the CBD and the Royal Botanic Garden, meaning a bigger event village, more food trucks and an even better spot to celebrate your finish line moment.

Distance: 21.1km

Sunday 2nd May, 2027

Wollongong Running Festival 

Looking for a more relaxed race day atmosphere? You can’t go wrong with the Gong. With 5km, 10km and half marathon distances plus a 2km kids dash, Wollongong’s largest running event has something for every athlete. Unlike most Sydney running races, this is a mixed terrain course covering parkland, nature reserves and seaside promenades, perfect for runners who relish variety. Low key and family friendly, it’s a feel good addition to your schedule, with the course taking in Marine Drive, Cliff Road and Endeavour Drive along the way.

Distance: 5km, 10km, 21.1km

Sunday 6th June, 2027

Sydney Ultra Marathons 

Hoping to spend more time on the trails in 2027? Make your way to leafy St Ives for the Sydney Ultra Marathons (SUM). From first time racers to retired pros, SUM attracts athletes of all levels, promising an encouraging and supportive race day environment. The course includes a scenic mix of fire trail and single track through Garigal and Ku ring gai Chase National Park, covering kilometres of quintessential Aussie bushland.

Distance: 30km, 50km, 100km

Date TBC, typically late July

Beach2Beach Charity & Half Marathon

The Beach2Beach takes place on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and is one of the most scenic runs on the calendar. Hugging the coastline with sweeping ocean views, this feel good favourite blends community spirit with a challenge worth training for, whether you’re in it for the half marathon or a shorter coastal cruise from Warriewood or Mona Vale. And you can let the promise of a refreshing post run dip at Newport Beach motivate you throughout.

Distance: 3km, 6km, 14km or half marathon

Date TBC, typically late August

TCS Sydney Marathon 

Presented by ASICS, the TCS Sydney Marathon is the Goliath of Sydney running races. Since becoming the 7th member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, our not so humble harbourside city has welcomed tens of thousands of participants and well over 100,000 spectators each year, cementing its place alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.

The general ballot for 2027 opens on Tuesday 29th September, with entrants notified in late October. You can register your interest here.

Distance: 42.2km

Sunday 29th August, 2027

City2Surf 

No list of Sydney running races is complete without the City2Surf. Iconic yet achievable, this legendary 14km fun run attracts runners, walkers and rollers of all kinds. The course starts in Sydney’s bustling CBD, climbs 2km up Rose Bay’s infamous Heartbreak Hill and reaches its finale on the shores of Bondi Beach. Expect an encouraging atmosphere, thousands of smiles and more than a few eye catching outfits.

Distance: 14km

Date TBC, traditionally the second Sunday of August

The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra 

One for the long distance lovers, the Bondi to Manly Ultra covers a whopping 80km of urban trail around Sydney’s sparkling foreshore. After donning your hydration vest, you’ll stand on the starting line at Bondi Pavilion before following the coast north. Cross sheer cliff tops, pace yourself over the Harbour Bridge and cruise through national park before reaching the finish at Manly Beach. Can’t commit to 80km? No biggie. Find three of your fastest friends and split the course into four 20km segments.

Distance: 80km

Date TBC

Now that you’re up to date on these epic 2026 Sydney running races, check out our guide to the best run clubs in Sydney. After all, everyone needs a training partner. Need some gear? Catch our running essentials here.