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BTC Triathlon Series 2025/2026: Race 4
Organiser: Balmoral Triathlon Club
The fourth race of the BTC Triathlon Series will take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026, featuring a scenic and well-designed course at Middle Head in Mosman, NSW. The event begins with a 400m swim in the calm, sheltered waters of Obelisk Beach. The 15km bike leg follows, consisting of five laps along Chowder Bay Road. The race concludes with...
SMC Road Race 7
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September through May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This professionally timed road race offers participants the choice of 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon distances at every event. The race start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park,...
Run2Cure Neuroblastoma Sydney
The Run2Cure Neuroblastoma Fun Run in Sydney, NSW, takes place on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at the scenic Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain. Participants can choose from a variety of distances: 21.1km half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 3km scenic run/walk events, as well as a family-friendly 1km fun walk designed for children aged five and under. The half marathon, 10km,...
Murray Bridge Triathlon Festival
Organiser: Pushing Limits
The Murray Bridge Triathlon Festival will take place on Sunday, 29 March 2026, at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge, SA. This exciting event features five race distances: Long Course, Olympic, Sprint, Enticer, and Kids/Mini, catering to all levels of triathletes. The festival offers a fast and scenic course centered around the iconic Bunyip at Sturt Reserve, showcasing the highlights of the...
Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Autumn
Organiser: 180 Cadence
Sydney Trail Half Marathon - AutumnFri, Apr 3, 2026 | Castle Hill, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaJoin us for the Autumn edition of the Sydney Trail Half Marathon on Friday, 3 April 2026, set in the stunning Bidjigal Reserve in the heart of Sydney.Starting and finishing at Eric Mobbs Reserve, this exhilarating single-lap 21km trail course winds beneath towering eucalypt canopies, where...
Jabulani Challenge
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
The Jabulani Challenge is a premier trail running event set in the breathtaking Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, located just north of Sydney. Taking place on Saturday, 11 April 2026, participants can choose from three distances: 45km, 22km, and 12km. This predominantly single-track course offers a diverse and challenging experience, featuring waterside paths, lush rainforest, native bushland, steep hill climbs, and...
Grand Cliff Top Race
Grand Cliff Top Race Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Location: Wentworth Falls to Katoomba, NSW, Australia Distance: 17.5 km Event Description Experience the inaugural Grand Cliff Top Race, a spectacular 17.5 km point-to-point trail running adventure through the Blue Mountains. This challenging course follows the iconic Grand Cliff Top Walk, connecting Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba while showcasing some of...
Run Wollongong
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
Run Wollongong returns on Saturday, 18 April 2026, featuring a range of race distances including the Wollongong Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km (Kerryn McCann 10), 5km (Fitness 5), and 2km (Turbo 2). The scenic course follows the beautiful undulating coastline of Wollongong, running along the renowned Blue Mile and Emma McKeon Promenade before extending to Bellambi. Participants will circle the iconic...
Triathlon Wollongong Festival
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The vibrant harbour precinct and iconic Blue Mile of Wollongong will host the Triathlon Wollongong Festival on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Challenge yourself to swim, bike, and run through one of Australia’s most scenic coastal locations. Race options include Standard Distance (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint, Super Sprint, TriKidz Aquathon, Try-A-Tri, and Aquabike categories. Participants can enter individually...
SMC Road Race 8
The SMC Road Race Series, organised by the Sydney Marathon Clinic, takes place monthly from September to May. The upcoming event will be held on Sunday, 19 April 2026. This professionally timed road race offers 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon (21.1km) distances at each event, catering to a range of runners. The start and finish lines are located at Long...
Runway Run
Organiser: Elite Energy Event Management
The Runway Run offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sprint the full length of the brand-new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport runway—3.7 km of smooth asphalt—before its first flight takes off. Join this exhilarating event on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the airport in NSW, Australia, and experience a world-class gateway opening in late 2026 with 24/7 domestic and international...
Forest Trail Run
Forest Trail Run Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Location: Ararat Reserve, Frenchs Forest, Sydney, NSW, Australia Join the Forest Trail Run for a community trail running experience set in the pristine bushland surrounding Manly Dam and Bantry Bay on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Based at Ararat Reserve in Frenchs Forest, this event showcases one of Northern Sydney's most scenic natural reserves...
HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon
Organiser: IRONMAN
The iconic HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon returns on Sunday, 3 May 2026, inviting runners to experience a premier race through the heart of Sydney, NSW. The 21.1km certified course, measured to World Athletics Standards and endorsed by AIMS, showcases Sydney’s most celebrated landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo Reserve, The Rocks, and Pyrmont Peninsula. Runners will...
Ultra-Trail Australia: UTA 22
Organiser: IRONMAN
The UTA 22 on 15 May 2026 offers a challenging yet enjoyable 22km trail running experience through the stunning Blue Mountains, perfect for both newcomers and seasoned runners seeking a taste of ultra-distance running. Starting at Queen Victoria Hospital, the course follows the latter half of the Ultra-Trail Australia 50km route, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the Golden Stairs, Federal...
The Hope Run
The Hope RunDate: Saturday, May 16, 2026Location: Baulkham Hills to Windsor, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaJoin us for The Hope Run, an inspiring annual 26km run/walk event dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness for homelessness support.Starting at Roborough Park in Baulkham Hills and finishing at The Jeremiah Project's Bunker in Windsor, this scenic journey brings the community together for a meaningful...
Bayside Run Festival
The Bayside Run Festival on Sunday, 24 May 2026, is Sydney’s premier community running event, showcasing one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes. This festival offers a range of race distances to suit all levels, including a 63km Ultra, 42.2km Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and a 2km Dash. All races take place along the picturesque foreshore, passing through...
SMC Road Race 9
The SMC Road Race Series, organised monthly by the Sydney Marathon Clinic from September to May, presents its next event on Sunday, 24 May 2026. This professionally timed road race offers three distance options: 5km, 10km, and Half Marathon (21.1km). The start and finish lines are located at Long Street Park, Smithfield, Sydney, NSW. Participation is open to all runners;...
Wollongong Running Festival
The Wollongong Running Festival, the largest running event in Wollongong, takes place annually on the first Sunday of June, with the next edition scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026. Participants can choose from four distances: a scenic Half Marathon featuring a two-loop course, a 10km run showcasing Wollongong’s highlights, a 5km run, or a 2km Kids Fun Run. All races...
Parklands Running Festival
Organiser: Race Hub Australia
Join us on Sunday, 14 June 2026, at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands for the Parklands Running Festival, featuring a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2km Family Dash. Experience a scenic and nature-rich course that combines beautiful surroundings with a rewarding challenge, including several tough hills that test your endurance and skill. All finishers will be awarded a themed...
Parramatta Half Marathon
Organiser: 180 Cadence
Parramatta Half Marathon Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 Location: Parramatta, Western Sydney, NSW, Australia Distance: 21.1 km Experience Sydney's premier half marathon event as 8,000 runners race through the vibrant heart of Parramatta on closed roads. Starting at O'Connell Street, the 21.1 km course winds through iconic landmarks including Parramatta Park, the city CBD, and the scenic river foreshore, culminating...
Sydney International Regatta Centre 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Join the RunThrough Sydney International Regatta Centre 5K, 10K & Half Marathon on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the iconic venue of Sydney's 2000 Olympic rowing events.This flat, fast course offers stunning views of Penrith Lakes, the Lower Blue Mountains, and surrounding parklands—just an hour's drive northwest of Sydney CBD. Perfect for runners of all ages and abilities, it's chip-timed...
Raffertys Coastal Run
Organiser: Maximum Adventure
Join the Raffertys Coastal Run on Saturday, 11 July 2026, hosted at Raffertys Resort on the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Set amidst 38 acres of tranquil beaches and bushland on the peaceful bay of Cams Wharf, Raffertys Resort offers a perfect self-catering retreat just 90 minutes north of Sydney. This idyllic location provides the ideal setting...
Sydney Olympic Park Half Marathon & 10K
Join the RunThrough Sydney Olympic Park Half Marathon & 10K on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the heart of Western Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park—home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.Experience a flat, fast, and scenic route steeped in sporting legacy, perfect for runners of all ages and abilities chasing a PB or simply enjoying the historic atmosphere. Choose from...
Ten Trails of Garigal
Ten Trails of Garigal Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Location: St Ives, Sydney, NSW, Australia Join us for the Ten Trails of Garigal, a unique and flexible trail running challenge set in the scenic surroundings of St Ives, Sydney. The event features a 5km trail loop with rolling terrain and winding singletrack, offering both challenge and beauty on every lap....
Suggested groups & activities in and around Sydney NSW
Achilles Sydney Walking and Running Group
On most Sundays we meet hail, rain or shine on Hospital Road, at the rear of Sydney Eye Hospital. opposite the Domain at 8.00am.
We train (walk or run) for an hour, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of some of Sydney’s most spectacular sites – the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s chair.
RAST COAST SQUASH ACADEMY
Group classes, clinics, and one-on-one coaching for beginners to elite players.Coaching team of 15+ professionals, led by former World #38 Aaron Frankcomb.Hosts major national events, squash camps, corporate events, and tournaments.Provides educational and scholarship pathways to universities locally and internationally.Features advanced technology including PlaySight courts with cameras...
SYDNEY CBD SQUASH CLUB
The club offers:
Online court bookings through membership registration on Sporty HQ.Regular competitions including Morning and Lunch Competitions catering to city workers.The Annual City Houses Corporate Competition, a longstanding league since 1953 for teams of companies, clubs, or friends running May to October.Weekly Thursday Night Ladies’ sessions providing free coaching to women beginners, promoting inclusivity.The facility is accessible via nearby train lines and offers parking options. The club fosters a vibrant squash community encouraging both competitive play and...
Evo Futsal
Leagues run for juniors, seniors, and mixed teams.Competitions are open to all genders and ages.Registration is required for finals eligibility, with affordable per-player fees.Flexible team options and fill-in players welcome.Contact Evo Futsal Sydney for more details and to join a team.
CANTERBURY LEAGUES CLUB SQUASH CLUB
Squash courts available for hire to Full Members of Canterbury League ClubOrganized squash sessions and competitionsEquipment hire: racquets ($15 hire with $30 bond, $55 purchase), balls ($6), and grips ($15)Booking and membership details available via the club's...
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Half Marathon in Australia
A half marathon is a road running race with a distance of 13.1 miles (21.09 kilometres). It is half the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles). Half marathons have become increasingly popular recently, with many people using them as a stepping stone to eventually running a full marathon. Training for a half marathon typically takes several months and often involves gradually increasing the distance of one's runs over time. Many half marathons also take place as part of more significant running events, such as marathon weekends or running festivals, which can include shorter races like 5Ks and 10Ks in addition to the half marathon.
Half marathons are a great way for runners to test their
endurance and stamina while providing a sense of accomplishment
and personal satisfaction. These events typically attract a wide
range of participants, from amateur runners to elite athletes and
from people of all ages and abilities. In addition, many people
choose to run half marathons as part of a personal challenge or
goal, while others run them as part of a charity fundraising
effort or to raise awareness for a particular cause.
To prepare for a half marathon, runners need to develop a training
plan that includes a mix of long-distance runs, interval training,
and cross-training. A typical training plan for a half marathon
will involve gradually building up the distance of the runs over
several weeks or months, to be able to run the full 21.1 km (13.1
miles) distance by the time of the race. It's also important to
note that while running is the focus, a mix of cardio, strength,
and flexibility training is also recommended to prevent injury and
help runners be well-rounded and cross the finish line.
On the day of the race, it's essential for runners to stay
properly hydrated and well-fueled and to pace themselves
appropriately. Half marathons generally have water and aid
stations along the course, where runners can refuel and rehydrate.
The time it takes to complete a half marathon will vary widely
depending on the individual runner, but most people finish within
2 to 3 hours.