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Nepean Triathlon

Nepean Triathlon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

22 Nov 2026

Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Nepean Triathlon is Australia’s oldest triathlon, first held in 1982, and the long-running race returns to the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. The signature Nepean distance is...

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SMC Road Race 3

SMC Road Race 3

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

22 Nov 2026

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km30 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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Eastern Triathlon Series Race 2

Eastern Triathlon Series Race 2

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

22 Nov 2026

Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Eastern Triathlon Series Race 2 is a low-cost, beginner-friendly triathlon event in Maroubra, offering participants an accessible introduction to multisport racing alongside opportunities for more experienced athletes to...

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CCMTB Party Day & AGM 2026

CCMTB Party Day & AGM 2026

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

22 Nov 2026

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Social or recreational activity

Join the Central Coast mountain biking community for the CCMTB Party Day & AGM 2026, a social day at the CC MTB Trailhead and Parking area in Ourimbah...

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Hawkesbury Hornets BMX — Clubby Round 22

Hawkesbury Hornets BMX — Clubby Round 22

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

22 Nov 2026

Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event BMX

Hawkesbury Hornets BMX Club’s 2026 Clubby series continues with Round 22 in Richmond, New South Wales, on Sunday, 22 November 2026. The clubby series features race meetings for...

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Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 6 of 8)

Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 6 of 8)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

27 Nov 2026

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

Race 6 of 8 in Sutherland Shire Cycling Club’s White Horse Criterium Series for summer 2026 takes place at Waratah Park in Sutherland on Friday, 27 November 2026....

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Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim

Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

28 Nov 2026

Toowoon Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.4 km1 km2 km

Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim is a welcoming Central Coast open-water swimming event held at the sheltered, reef-protected waters of Toowoon Bay in Bateau Bay. Hosted by Toowoon Bay...

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Castle Hill BMX — Club Series 2-10

Castle Hill BMX — Club Series 2-10

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

28 Nov 2026

Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event BMX

Round 10 of Castle Hill BMX’s Club Series Season 2 welcomes race-licensed riders across Mini Wheeler, Sprocket, Novice, Challenge and Cruiser classes. Racing is scheduled for Saturday, 28...

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Coastal Classic

Coastal Classic

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

28 Nov 2026

Otford, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 30 km Trail

Coastal Classic is a challenging 30km point-to-point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through the Royal National Park in New South Wales. The course follows the park’s spectacular...

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Coogee Island Challenge (Spring)

Coogee Island Challenge (Spring)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

29 Nov 2026

Coogee, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.8 km1 km2.4 km From $35.00 / entry

The Coogee Island Challenge Spring Edition is a major ocean swimming event marking the beginning of Sydney’s summer swimming season. Held at Coogee Beach, the event welcomes first-time...

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Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 7 of 8)

Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 7 of 8)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

04 Dec 2026

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

Race 7 of 8 in the Sutherland Shire Cycling Club’s White Horse Criterium Series, held as part of the summer 2026 racing program at Waratah Park in Sutherland....

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The 5K Foam Fest - Sydney

The 5K Foam Fest - Sydney

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Horsley Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest – Sydney is an energetic obstacle course and foam-filled adventure taking place at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park on Saturday, 5...

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Weight of War Run - Cronulla

Weight of War Run - Cronulla

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km 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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North Curl Curl True Protein Ocean Swim

North Curl Curl True Protein Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2 km From $40.00 / entry

The North Curl Curl True Protein Ocean Swim is a 2km ocean swimming event held at North Curl Curl Beach on Saturday, 5 December 2026. The course begins...

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Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.4

Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.4

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Round 4 of the Cronulla Triathlon Club’s 2026–2027 triathlon series takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026, at the Sutherland Bike Track in Sutherland, New South Wales. The...

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Westies Joggers 10km Handicap

Westies Joggers 10km Handicap

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Georges Hall, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km

Take on the Westies Joggers 10km Handicap at Lake Gillawarna, Georges Hall, on Saturday, 5 December 2026. The event follows a certified 10km course and uses handicap starts,...

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North Curl Curl SLSC 3 Points Challenge & 2km Ocean Swim

North Curl Curl SLSC 3 Points Challenge & 2km Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026

Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2 km From $40.00 / entry

North Curl Curl SLSC’s 3 Points Challenge and 2km Ocean Swim return to North Curl Curl Beach on Saturday, 5 December 2026, bringing a full day of ocean...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

Sydney Trail Half Marathon — Summer Edition

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

05 Dec 2026 – 06 Dec 2026

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km 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

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

06 Dec 2026

Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21 km

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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Al Koh Classic

Al Koh Classic

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

06 Dec 2026

Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.5 km

The Al Koh Classic is a dedicated 2.5km open-water community swim held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. As part of the SNSW Open Water Classic...

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Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 8 of 8)

Sutherland Shire CC — White Horse Criterium Series (Race 8 of 8)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

11 Dec 2026

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event ROAD

White Horse Criterium Series — Race 8 of 8 Round out the summer racing calendar at Waratah Park with the final instalment of Sutherland Shire Cycling Club’s White...

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Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 21 km 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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Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap

Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Georges Hall, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 3.5 km

The Westies Joggers 3.5km Handicap is a chip-timed club race held on a certified course around Lake Gillawarna in Georges Hall. The event welcomes new runners and visitors,...

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Vladswim Challenge

Vladswim Challenge

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km

Vladswim Challenge is a Sydney Harbour ocean swim held at Chinamans Beach, Mosman, with event-day briefings at Rosherville Reserve. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, 12 December....

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Vladswim Challenge Balmoral Swim

Vladswim Challenge Balmoral Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

12 Dec 2026

Balmoral, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km10 km

The Vladswim Challenge Balmoral Swim is an open-water endurance event held at Balmoral in Sydney’s protected Middle Harbour on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Swimmers can choose from 2.5...

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SMC Road Race 4

SMC Road Race 4

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Dec 2026

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km 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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Manly to Bundeena Ocean Swim

Manly to Bundeena Ocean Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 36 km $800.00 / entry

The Manly to Bundeena Ocean Swim is an open-water swim from Little Manly Beach to Bundeena Beach, covering an epic coastal route across Sydney’s waterways. It is a...

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Manly2Bundeena

Manly2Bundeena

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 36 km $800.00 / entry

Manly2Bundeena is an extreme 36-kilometre point-to-point ocean swim from Little Manly Beach to Bundeena, crossing three of Sydney’s major waterways: Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay and Port Hacking. The...

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Good Form Rowing School Holiday Program - Years 7-12

Good Form Rowing School Holiday Program - Years 7-12

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

18 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027

Mosman Rowing Club, Mosman, NSW

Rowing Coaching, workshops & talks Kids activities available

Good Form Rowing gives students a hands-on way to try rowing on Middle Harbour during the school holidays, with sessions based at Mosman Rowing Club near the Spit...

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Newport Pool To Peak

Newport Pool To Peak

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

03 Jan 2027

Newport, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.4 km2 km

Kick off the New Year with the Newport Pool to Peak Ocean Swim, a much-loved community event held at Newport Beach in New South Wales on Sunday, 3...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

How does fundraising work in charity events?
Charity events typically ask participants to secure sponsorships (donations) from friends and family based on their participation or performance. You register, then share a fundraising link with your network. Funds go directly to the charity.

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?
Requirements vary by event. Some events ask participants to set a fundraising target, while others allow you to participate with just a registration fee. Check the event details to see what's expected.

How do I search for events in my area?
Use the search filters on this page to find events by sport type (running, cycling, walking), location (search by suburb or postcode), and date (this weekend, this month, or a custom range). Virtual events can be found by checking the Virtual & Online filter.

Is there a cost to register for events?
Most events have registration fees ranging from free to a few dollars. Some events offer free early-bird registration or family discounts. The registration cost is shown on each event's listing.

Will the event be cancelled if the weather is bad?
Physical events may be postponed or modified due to severe weather, but this is rare. Check your event's terms and conditions or contact the organisers directly for their weather policy. Most virtual events proceed regardless of weather since participants choose their own locations.

Are events accessible for people with different abilities?
Many events offer inclusive options like walking instead of running, different distance categories, or wheelchair-accessible routes. If you're getting started on your fitness journey, or if you have specific accessibility needs, contact the event organisers to discuss what accommodations are available.

What should I check before heading to an event for the first time?
Before your first event, visit the event page for specific details: start time, exact location, parking info, and public transport options. Arrive early to find parking or check transport timings. Check local transport websites (like PTV in Victoria, TripView in Sydney, etc.) for real-time updates on the day. Most events provide detailed logistics on their listing pages.