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Half marathons in Sydney & New South Wales

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RunHaven

RunHaven

14 Nov 2026

Laurieton, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.6093 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches

RunHaven is a twilight running festival held in Laurieton on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The event follows a scenic riverside course through the Camden...

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RunHaven 2026 presented by Lifestyle Group

RunHaven 2026 presented by Lifestyle Group

14 Nov 2026

Laurieton, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.6093 km3 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Kids activities available

RunHaven 2026 presented by Lifestyle Group is a twilight running festival held in Laurieton on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Set in the scenic Camden Haven region on the...

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Run21 Sydney - Race 1

Run21 Sydney - Race 1

15 Nov 2026

Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21 km · matches

Run21 Sydney – Race 1 is a boutique running event at Newington Armory in Sydney Olympic Park, held beside the Parramatta River on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The...

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Western Sydney Lakes Marathon

Western Sydney Lakes Marathon

21 Nov 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Mixed surfaces

The Western Sydney Lakes Marathon is a spring running festival set at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, with events for a wide range of ages and...

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Wagga Race Series 2

Wagga Race Series 2

22 Nov 2026

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths Family run option available

Join the Wagga Race Series at the scenic Riverside Precinct on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, or 2km Family Dash,...

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SMC Road Race 3

SMC Road Race 3

22 Nov 2026

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km · matches30 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 3 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park, Smithfield. The event is open to...

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Wagga Running Festival presented by Wagga Foot Clinic

Wagga Running Festival presented by Wagga Foot Clinic

22 Nov 2026

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths From $40.00 / entry Kids activities available Family run option available

Set against the scenic Murrumbidgee River, the Wagga Running Festival offers a choice of distances for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The event takes place...

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Run Port Stephens

Run Port Stephens

29 Nov 2026

Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Road & paved paths

Run Port Stephens is a one-day, run-only event held on Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Nelson Bay Foreshore in Nelson Bay, New South Wales. Organised by Elite Energy,...

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Weight of War Run - Cronulla

Weight of War Run - Cronulla

05 Dec 2026

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km · matches Free participation

The Weight of War Run is a free charity run taking place in Cronulla on Saturday, 5 December 2026, alongside events in Brisbane, Karratha and Canberra. The event...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

05 Dec 2026 – 06 Dec 2026

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km · matches Trail

Take on a single-lap trail half marathon through Lake Parramatta Reserve, combining scenic lakeside views, a picturesque waterfall and towering eucalypt canopies with technical single-track sections and fire...

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Run21 Sydney - Race 2

Run21 Sydney - Race 2

06 Dec 2026

Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21 km · matches

Run21 Sydney – Race 2 is a boutique running event at Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park, on Sunday 6 December 2026. The riverside series offers a choice of...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Sydney Trail Half Marathon

12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km · matches Trail

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon is a trail running event set in Lake Parramatta Reserve in Sydney, offering a scenic 21-kilometre course through waterfront trails, technical single track...

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SMC Road Race 4

SMC Road Race 4

13 Dec 2026

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 4 is part of a volunteer-run road racing series held at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series welcomes runners without club membership, making it...

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Kowen Trail Run: New Years Resolution Run

Kowen Trail Run: New Years Resolution Run

17 Jan 2027

Wamboin, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 12 km21.1 km · matches Mixed surfaces

The Kowen Trail Run: New Year’s Resolution Run is a trail running event held in Wamboin, New South Wales, with runners able to choose between a 21.1km half...

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SMC Road Race 5

SMC Road Race 5

17 Jan 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 5 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is scheduled...

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Kedumba Half

Kedumba Half

14 Feb 2027

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km · matches Trail

The Kedumba Half is a challenging trail running event held at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains on Sunday, 14 February 2027. The event offers a 21km half-marathon...

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SMC Road Race 6

SMC Road Race 6

21 Feb 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches30 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 6 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is open...

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Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains

Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains

21 Feb 2027

Lake Crackenback, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km21 km · matches30 km50 km Trail

Trail Run Australia — Snowy Mountains returns to Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa on Sunday 21 February 2027, bringing runners of all abilities to the alpine trails of...

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Explore Worldwide Run Forster

Explore Worldwide Run Forster

21 Feb 2027

Forster, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Family run option available

Explore Worldwide Run Forster is a scenic coastal running event in Forster, New South Wales, on Sunday 21 February 2027. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10km,...

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Run Huskisson 2.0

Run Huskisson 2.0

06 Mar 2027

Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km64.4 km Road & paved paths

Run Huskisson 2.0 is a coastal running event in Huskisson on the Jervis Bay waterfront, held during the Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival weekend. The course follows the waterfront...

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Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

07 Mar 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km12 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Trail

The Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run is a multi-distance trail running event set in the Burrawan State Forest near Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. It offers...

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Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run

07 Mar 2027

Herons Creek, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km12 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km Trail

Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run takes runners into the scenic Burrawan State Forest near Port Macquarie for a choice of four trail-running challenges. Held on Sunday, 7 March 2027,...

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SMC Road Race 7

SMC Road Race 7

21 Mar 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches30 km Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 7 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series welcomes runners...

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Albury Running Festival 2027

Albury Running Festival 2027

04 Apr 2027

South Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths Family run option available

Albury Running Festival returns to South Albury on Sunday, 4 April 2027, with a choice of four events designed for runners and walkers of different ages and abilities....

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Run2Cure Sydney 2027

Run2Cure Sydney 2027

04 Apr 2027

The Domain, Sydney CBD, NSW Car Park, Saint Mary's Road, Sydney NSW, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Kids activities available

Run2Cure Sydney is Neuroblastoma Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, bringing runners, walkers, families, friends and supporters together at The Domain to raise vital funds for research into neuroblastoma,...

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Henderson Newcastle Marathon

Henderson Newcastle Marathon

18 Apr 2027

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21.1 km · matches42.2 km

The Henderson Newcastle Marathon and Half Marathon returns to Newcastle on Sunday, 18 April 2027, offering a scenic running experience along the city’s harbour and coastline. The event...

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SMC Road Race 8

SMC Road Race 8

18 Apr 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 8 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The series runs from September to May and...

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Run Fest Port Macquarie

Run Fest Port Macquarie

02 May 2027

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches42.2 km From $25.00 / entry Family run option available

Run Fest Port Macquarie is a community running festival offering a choice of events for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. The programme includes a full...

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Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

Hoka Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

02 May 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

The HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon is a city running event that takes runners through the heart of Sydney’s CBD in the cooler conditions of autumn. The half...

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SMC Road Race 9

SMC Road Race 9

23 May 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km · matches Road & paved paths

SMC Road Race 9 is part of a volunteer-run monthly road race series held from September to May at Long Street Park in Smithfield. The event is open...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I train for my first half-marathon?
A half-marathon typically requires 12-16 weeks of training. This is general guidance. Run 4-5 times per week: 2-3 shorter runs (5-8km), one long run building from 8km to 18-19km (about 80% of race distance), and one speed session. Increase your long run by 1-1.5km each week. Proper fueling and hydration become important at this distance.

How many months should I train for a half-marathon?
This is general guidance. If you're already running 20-30km per week, 8-10 weeks is reasonable. If starting from little running experience, allow 12-16 weeks. The longer timeline builds aerobic fitness safely and reduces injury risk. Don't rush the base-building phase—it's where most injuries happen.

What's a realistic pace for a half-marathon?
Half-marathon paces vary by fitness. General benchmarks: Beginners: 7-9 min/km (2:20-3:00 hours). Intermediate: 5.5-7 min/km (1:50-2:20 hours). Advanced: 4-5.5 min/km (1:20-1:50 hours). Most first-timers aim to finish, not set time goals. A negative split (second half faster than first) is a good strategy.

Do I need to do long runs to prepare for a half-marathon?
Yes. This is general training guidance. Long runs teach your body to sustain effort for extended periods and build aerobic capacity. They don't need to be the full 21km—running 18-19km (85-90% of race distance) is typically enough. One long run per week, with adequate recovery afterward, is key. This trains both body and mind.

How do I get to events in Sydney using public transport?
Sydney's trains, metro, buses, light rail and ferries serve many event areas, although early starts and temporary road closures can change the practical route. Browse events in Sydney, find the exact meeting point in the event listing, then use the Transport for NSW trip planner to confirm services and disruptions.

What are popular running routes around Sydney?
Sydney offers harbour and park routes, coastal paths with steps and hills, and longer riverside or bushland courses. Common running areas include Centennial Park, the harbour foreshore, the Bondi coastal route and paths around Parramatta River. Browse running events in Sydney and check the event listing for its exact start point, surface, elevation and transport arrangements.

How do I handle Sydney's summer heat during events?
Sydney summers (Dec-Feb) are hot and often humid. Most events start early (6-7am) to avoid peak heat. Wear light-colored, moisture-wicking clothing, a hat or visor, and sunscreen. Sunglasses help. Hydration is critical—don't wait until you're thirsty. Spring and autumn (Sep-Nov, Mar-May) have mild, ideal conditions. If racing in summer, accept that pace will be slower—heat management is part of the event.

What venues host events in Sydney?
Sydney events use harbour precincts, coastal areas, city parks, suburban sports grounds and venues across greater Sydney. The setting affects transport, exposure, surface and course elevation, so confirm the actual start location rather than relying on the event name. Browse events in Sydney and compare listings by location and event type.

When should I do events in Sydney?
Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) are ideal—mild temperatures, lower humidity, sunny. Avoid summer (Dec-Feb) unless you start very early. Winter (June-August) is cold but dry—good for training. Peak racing season is autumn (March-May) with many major events. If you dislike heat, choose April-May or October-November events.

Is there a big running community in Sydney?
Yes, Sydney has a huge running culture: beach running is iconic (Bondi to Coogee trails), multiple Parkrun locations, many clubs and meetups, and frequent major events. The running scene is very social and welcoming. Beach culture and outdoor lifestyle naturally attract runners. Sydney hosts several state and national event finals, making it a high-level racing hub.

What terrain do Sydney events typically cover?
Coastal events have undulating beach paths and some hills (Bondi cliffs). Harbour runs are hilly crossing bridges and steep sections. CBD and park routes are flatter. Variety is high—some events are very flat, others challenging with elevation. Most listings show elevation profiles. Sydney's reputation for hilly courses is partly true (especially coastal); flat courses exist but are less common.

Any safety concerns for Sydney events?
Watch for: coastal cliffs on beachside routes (stay on marked paths), uneven surfaces on beach running (ankle hazards), strong coastal winds, busy streets in CBD routes, and tide/water hazards on beach sections. Most events have clear markings. Early morning events mean starting in darkness—use lights or bright gear. The Harbour Bridge can be windy and steep.