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Bilgola 'Billy' Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

10 Jan 2027

Bilgola, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.5 km1.5 km

The Bilgola ‘Billy’ Swim is a low-key ocean swim set for Sunday 10 January 2027 at Bilgola, New South Wales. It is part of the Pittwater Ocean Swim...

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Warriewood To Mona Vale Swim (& Family Swim)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

17 Jan 2027

Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.26 km

The Warriewood to Mona Vale Swim (& Family Swim) is a long-running open-water event in Mona Vale, bringing together seasoned ocean swimmers and families for a scenic coastal...

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SMC Road Race 5

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

17 Jan 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km 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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Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Family run option available

The Blue-Mile 5 Fun Run is a scenic 5km coastal event in Wollongong that forms part of the MMJ Aquathon festivities. It is designed as a friendly run,...

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MMJ Wollongong Aquathon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

MMJ Wollongong Aquathon brings a lively summer swim-and-run festival to Wollongong Harbour on Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Organised by Activate Sport Events, the event offers accessible race options...

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Wollongong MMJ Aquathlon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong Harbour, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

The Wollongong MMJ Aquathlon returns to Wollongong Harbour on Tuesday 26 January 2027, the Australia Day public holiday. Celebrating more than 25 years as a fixture on the...

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Australia Day Wollongong Aquathon

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

Start Australia Day with a splash at the Australia Day Wollongong Aquathon, a long-running community swim-run event set against Wollongong’s spectacular coastal backdrop. Welcoming participants of all ages...

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Australia Day Wollongong Aquathon (MMJ)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Aquathlon Race or organised distance event

The MMJ Wollongong Aquathon returns to Wollongong Boat Harbour on Australia Day 2027 for its 27th edition. This all-ages swim-run event combines a swim in the harbour’s sheltered...

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Sydney Harbour Splash

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.5 km5 km

Sydney Harbour Splash is an iconic open-water swimming event held in the sheltered waters of Rose Bay on Australia Day. The event offers a choice of 1km, 2.5km...

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Aquathon 5 Fun Run

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

26 Jan 2027

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available Family run option available

A scenic and inclusive 5km fun run along Wollongong’s coastal Blue Mile, the Aquathon 5 Fun Run is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Runners,...

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The 5K Foam Fest - Central Coast

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

30 Jan 2027

Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest returns to Glenworth Valley on Saturday, 30 January 2027, for a fun-filled day of foam, mud, water and inflatable obstacles. Designed for participants of...

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Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.5

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

30 Jan 2027

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Round 5 of the Cronulla Triathlon Club’s 2026–2027 triathlon series takes place on Saturday, 30 January 2027, at the Sutherland Bike Track in Sutherland. The event features enticer-distance...

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Whale Beach SLSC The Big Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Palm Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.8 km

Whale Beach SLSC The Big Swim is a classic point-to-point ocean swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach, held on Sunday, 31 January 2027. With a history stretching...

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Macquarie Bank Big Swim — Palm to Whale Beach

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Palm Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.8 km

The Macquarie Bank Big Swim is a challenging 2.8km point-to-point ocean swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach, following the coastline around Little Head. Now in its sixth...

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Macarthur Run Festival (feat. Camden Athletics Classic)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

31 Jan 2027

Narellan, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km

Macarthur Run Festival returns to Narellan Sports Hub on Sunday, 31 January 2027, bringing together community runners, walkers and athletics competitors for a full day of run-only events....

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Sun Run

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

06 Feb 2027

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 7 km10 km Road & paved paths

Sun Run is a popular Sydney coastal running event with 7km and 10km options, attracting a large field of participants and a strong community atmosphere. It is a...

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Cole Classic

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Manly, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2 km5 km

The Cole Classic returns to Manly on Sunday, 7 February 2027, celebrating 45 years of ocean swimming, community and giving back. One of Australia’s longest-running ocean swims, the...

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Cronulla Shark Island Swim

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.3 km Kids activities available

The Cronulla Shark Island Swim is one of Australia’s original ocean swimming events, having been held since 1988. Set against the coastline of Cronulla in southern Sydney, the...

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Sydney Airport Shark Island Swim

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

07 Feb 2027

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2.3 km

The Sydney Airport Shark Island Swim returns to Cronulla on Sunday, 7 February 2027, offering two open-water events for swimmers of different experience levels. The feature event is...

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Maximum Adventure Race Series Ã¢â¬â Lake Macquarie

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

13 Feb 2027

Cams Wharf, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Adventure racing Race or organised distance event

Maximum Adventure Race Series – Lake Macquarie is a team adventure race at Cams Wharf, New South Wales, on 13 February 2027. It is designed for teams of...

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Oceana Funds North Bondi Swim Classic

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Feb 2027

North Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.2 km1 km2 km

Experience the energy of Sydney’s iconic eastern beaches at the Oceana Funds North Bondi Swim Classic on Sunday, 14 February 2027. Set against the backdrop of North Bondi...

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Barney Mullins Swim Classic (Freshwater)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Feb 2027

Freshwater, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event

The Barney Mullins Swim Classic is a much-loved ocean swim at Freshwater Beach, celebrating the surf club’s long-running swimming tradition and community spirit. Set for Sunday, 14 February...

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Kedumba Half

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Feb 2027

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 10 km21 km 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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Eastern Triathlon Series Race 3

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

14 Feb 2027

Maroubra, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Eastern Triathlon Series Race 3 is a low-cost, beginner-friendly triathlon held at Heffron Park in Maroubra on Sunday, 14 February 2027. The event is organised by BRATs Triathlon...

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Oceana North Bondi Swim Classic

Not confirmed: school holiday declaration.

14 Feb 2027

North Bondi, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 1 km2 km From $48.27 / entry Kids activities available

The Oceana North Bondi Swim Classic is a popular Sydney ocean-swimming event held at North Bondi Beach, where Ben Buckler and the northern headland provide a naturally sheltered...

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AusCycling BMX Racing National Series — Round 1 (2027)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

20 Feb 2027

Elderslie, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event BMX

The 2027 AusCycling BMX Racing National Series begins at Macarthur BMX Club in Elderslie on Saturday, 20 February, bringing riders from across Australia together for the opening round...

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Murray Rose Malabar Magic

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

21 Feb 2027

Malabar, New South Wales, Australia

Swimming Race or organised distance event 0.25 km1 km2.5 km5 km

Murray Rose Malabar Magic is an inclusive ocean swimming event held at sheltered Malabar Beach in February. Named in honour of Australian Olympian Murray Rose, the event is...

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SMC Road Race 6

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

21 Feb 2027

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2 km5 km10 km21.1 km30 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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AusCycling BMX Racing National Series — Round 2 (2027)

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

21 Feb 2027

Elderslie, New South Wales, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event BMX

Round 2 of the 2027 AusCycling BMX Racing National Series returns to Macarthur BMX Club in Elderslie on Sunday 21 February 2027. As the second day of the...

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Cronulla Tri Club 2026-2027 Triathlon Series: No.6

Not confirmed: audience, school holiday declaration.

27 Feb 2027

Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia

Triathlon Race or organised distance event

Round 6 of Cronulla Triathlon Club’s 2026–2027 triathlon series will take place at the Sutherland Bike Track in Sutherland, New South Wales. The club event is part of...

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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.

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