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Find local running groups, run organisers and coaches near Sydney NSW. Whether it is casual, social or competitive - we want to help you find a group that works for you. Whether you are looking for kids running lessons, coaches & athlethic clubs or adults, explore options in Sydney NSW and surrounds.
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Decathlon Run Club
About the Group
Decathlon Run Club is a free, social running group hosted by Decathlon, meeting every second Tuesday over the Summer season in Sydney CBD. Whether you are a first-time runner or training for your next race, the club is designed to welcome every pace.
What to Expect
Runners meet at the Decathlon store in the Sydney CBD for a social 5–7km run, with three pace groups so everyone from beginners to experienced runners can join in. Sessions include professional guidance and secure bag storage while you run, and you will get the chance to meet other runners who...
Decathlon Run Club is a free, social running group hosted by Decathlon, meeting every second Tuesday over the Summer season in Sydney CBD. Whether you are a first-time runner or training for your next race, the club is designed to welcome every pace.
What to Expect
Runners meet at the Decathlon store in the Sydney CBD for a social 5–7km run, with three pace groups so everyone from beginners to experienced runners can join in. Sessions include professional guidance and secure bag storage while you run, and you will get the chance to meet other runners who...
Sydney NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
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Femmi Friday Sydney CBD
About the Group
Femmi Friday Sydney CBD is a weekly women's run community meeting at Nike George Street.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Femmi Friday Sydney CBD is a weekly women's run community meeting at Nike George Street.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive Friday morning run of 3-5 km. The organiser describes Femmi as a safe space for women to connect through running.
How to Join
Register in the Femmi app before attending.Meet at the listed venue on Friday mornings.
Sydney NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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Achilles Sydney Walking and Running Group
Provider: Achilles Running Club - Sydney
Weekly walk or run from 8am every Sunday for people with disabilities. Volunteer guides are also needed. Email your details for more information.
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.
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.
Sydney NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sun
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Sydney Harbour Runners Tuesday Run
About the Group
Sydney Harbour Runners is a free weekly group run meeting in the Darling Harbour area of Sydney.
What to Expect
The organiser publishes free Tuesday evening runs with a meet-up time before the group heads out together. Routes can vary, so runners should check the official schedule for current details.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Darling Harbour meeting point before the Tuesday evening run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm the current route.
Sydney Harbour Runners is a free weekly group run meeting in the Darling Harbour area of Sydney.
What to Expect
The organiser publishes free Tuesday evening runs with a meet-up time before the group heads out together. Routes can vary, so runners should check the official schedule for current details.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Darling Harbour meeting point before the Tuesday evening run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm the current route.
Sydney NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
Running
The Run Club Barangaroo
About the Group
The Run Club Barangaroo is a free weekly running session at Hickson Park, managed through the Barangaroo precinct program.
What to Expect
The Friday morning session welcomes runners of all skill levels. Sessions include a warm-up jog and coached drills designed to build endurance, speed and technique.
How to Join
Meet at Hickson Park on Friday morning before the session.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current dates and weather updates.
The Run Club Barangaroo is a free weekly running session at Hickson Park, managed through the Barangaroo precinct program.
What to Expect
The Friday morning session welcomes runners of all skill levels. Sessions include a warm-up jog and coached drills designed to build endurance, speed and technique.
How to Join
Meet at Hickson Park on Friday morning before the session.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current dates and weather updates.
Barangaroo NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Fri
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Kings Cross Track Club Tuesday Social Run
About the Group
Kings Cross Track Club is a Sydney running community offering regular group runs and track sessions from the Kings Cross area.
What to Expect
This listing covers the Tuesday evening social run from Kings Cross. The organiser describes the club as having no fees, memberships or sign-ups for regular group participation.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Kings Cross meeting point before the Tuesday evening run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current weekly schedule details.
Kings Cross Track Club is a Sydney running community offering regular group runs and track sessions from the Kings Cross area.
What to Expect
This listing covers the Tuesday evening social run from Kings Cross. The organiser describes the club as having no fees, memberships or sign-ups for regular group participation.
How to Join
Meet at the listed Kings Cross meeting point before the Tuesday evening run.Use the website or contact details on this listing to confirm current weekly schedule details.
Kings Cross NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
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Knockoffs Run Club Thursdays
About the Group
Knockoffs Run Club Thursdays is a weekly social run in North Hobart focused on inclusive running, community and connection.
What to Expect
The run is a time-based out-and-back format with all paces welcome. Run leaders support the group, including a friendly sweep, and participants often stay for post-run social time.
How to Join
Meet at Room for a Pony on Thursday evenings before the run starts.Register or get current joining details using the contact options on this listing.
Knockoffs Run Club Thursdays is a weekly social run in North Hobart focused on inclusive running, community and connection.
What to Expect
The run is a time-based out-and-back format with all paces welcome. Run leaders support the group, including a friendly sweep, and participants often stay for post-run social time.
How to Join
Meet at Room for a Pony on Thursday evenings before the run starts.Register or get current joining details using the contact options on this listing.
North Hobart TAS
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Thu
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Kirribilli Runners
About the Group
Kirribilli Runners is a free social running group that welcomes runners of all abilities.
What to Expect
The group runs on Monday and Thursday evenings from the Harbour Bridge stairs, with options including a social 6km route and a 10km training run.
How to Join
Meet at the Harbour Bridge pedestrian stairs in Milsons Point before the published start time.Use the website on this listing to confirm current details before attending.
Kirribilli Runners is a free social running group that welcomes runners of all abilities.
What to Expect
The group runs on Monday and Thursday evenings from the Harbour Bridge stairs, with options including a social 6km route and a 10km training run.
How to Join
Meet at the Harbour Bridge pedestrian stairs in Milsons Point before the published start time.Use the website on this listing to confirm current details before attending.
Kirribilli NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Mon, Thu
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Pirrama parkrun - Pyrmont - Sydney
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Pirrama parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Pirrama parkrun
Pirrama parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Pirrama parkrun
Pirrama parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it...
Pyrmont NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
South Eveleigh Run Club
About the Group
South Eveleigh Run Club is a free weekly community run in Eveleigh for people who want to stay active, meet others and start the day with a social run.
What to Expect
The official event page lists a Tuesday morning run suitable for runners of all levels. Sessions are community-focused and designed to be welcoming and social.
How to Join
Meet at South Eveleigh on Tuesday morning and arrive a few minutes before the session starts.Use the website on this listing to confirm current session details before attending.
South Eveleigh Run Club is a free weekly community run in Eveleigh for people who want to stay active, meet others and start the day with a social run.
What to Expect
The official event page lists a Tuesday morning run suitable for runners of all levels. Sessions are community-focused and designed to be welcoming and social.
How to Join
Meet at South Eveleigh on Tuesday morning and arrive a few minutes before the session starts.Use the website on this listing to confirm current session details before attending.
Eveleigh NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Tue
Running
Centennial parkrun - Centennial Park - City of Randwick
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Centennial parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Centennial parkrun **
Centennial parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About Centennial parkrun **
Centennial parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run...
Centennial Park NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Croissant Run Club Sydney
Croissant Run Club Sydney brings people together for a relaxed 5 km social run, followed by pastries, coffee and a chat. The focus is on running at your own pace, taking the pressure off and making friends.
The group meets on Saturdays at 8 am at Woollahra Gates in Centennial Park. After the run, runners gather at Cook & Baker, with Hudson Bakery as a gluten-free option.
To join a run, use the contact link on this listing to check the club's latest session updates. Everyone runs at their own risk.
The group meets on Saturdays at 8 am at Woollahra Gates in Centennial Park. After the run, runners gather at Cook & Baker, with Hudson Bakery as a gluten-free option.
To join a run, use the contact link on this listing to check the club's latest session updates. Everyone runs at their own risk.
Centennial Park NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
Running
North Sydney parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is North Sydney parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About North Sydney parkrun **
North Sydney parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
** About North Sydney parkrun **
North Sydney parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a...
North Sydney NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat
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Pace Athletic Rozelle Run Club
About the Group
Pace Athletic Rozelle Run Club is a free weekly social run from the Rozelle store, bringing together runners from across the Inner West.
What to Expect
Expect a relaxed midweek community run. The organiser describes its run clubs as 5-9 km social jogs suited to all fitness levels.
How to Join
Meet at Pace Athletic Rozelle on Wednesday evenings.Check the organiser website or use the contact details on this listing for current details.
Pace Athletic Rozelle Run Club is a free weekly social run from the Rozelle store, bringing together runners from across the Inner West.
What to Expect
Expect a relaxed midweek community run. The organiser describes its run clubs as 5-9 km social jogs suited to all fitness levels.
How to Join
Meet at Pace Athletic Rozelle on Wednesday evenings.Check the organiser website or use the contact details on this listing for current details.
Rozelle NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Wed
Running
Northside Running Group
Provider: Northside Running Group
All levels of runners welcome. 6 runs per week including road, trails, intervals and coached sessions. Our runs take us through the parks, bays and foreshores of North Sydney, Cremorne, Mosman, Lane Cove and Willoughby. Plus social events, training, race preparation and much more.
New members welcome. We'd be delighted to have you come along and try us out before deciding to join. Annual fees are $70.
New members welcome. We'd be delighted to have you come along and try us out before deciding to join. Annual fees are $70.
Crows Nest NSW
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FREE
Age: 18 - 65+
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athletics NSW and what competitions do they run?
Athletics NSW is the state member association for athletics in New South Wales. It administers affiliated clubs and championships across track and field, cross country and road running, with competition pathways for different ages and standards. Entry and membership requirements vary by event. To compare a broader mix of independent fun runs, club races and community events, browse running events in Sydney.
What are typical coaching costs for running in Sydney?
Running coaching prices vary by format and provider. A shared club session or online plan generally costs less per runner than one-to-one coaching, while club membership, track entry and race fees may be separate. Ask for current rates, coach accreditation, session frequency, feedback arrangements and any additional fees before comparing Sydney programs.
Where are the best running trails and parks in Sydney?
Sydney offers flatter harbour and park routes, coastal paths with steps and hills, and more technical bush trails. Common areas include Centennial Park, Parramatta Park, the harbour foreshore, the Bondi coastal route and tracks around Middle Harbour. Choose by surface, elevation, lighting and water access rather than reputation alone, and browse Sydney running events and groups for organised options.
How does summer heat affect running training in Sydney?
January-March requires early morning or evening runs to avoid peak heat. Hydration is critical. Many running groups shift timing and adjust pace in summer. Ask your group about their heat-management practices.
Are there beginner-friendly fun runs and races in Sydney?
Yes. Sydney's calendar usually includes short fun runs, five- and ten-kilometre events, half marathons and longer races. Beginner suitability depends on the distance, time limit, terrain and whether walking is allowed, so read the event rules before entering. Browse fun runs in Sydney or explore all Sydney running events, then allow enough time for a gradual training plan.
What's the running community vibe in Sydney?
Sydney's running community includes informal social runs, athletics clubs, trail groups, coached squads and event-focused programs. The pace, age mix and social emphasis differ between groups, so try a suitable session and ask about pace groups or regrouping before joining. See how run clubs can help people connect.
Is running a winter or summer sport in Australia?
Running happens year-round, but training patterns shift with seasons. Winter is peak training season (cooler, better for distance). Summer requires early/late runs to avoid peak heat, and winter has its own challenges with cold and rain. Check your local running club for their seasonal programming.
What equipment do I need to start running?
Start with comfortable running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and sun protection. You do not need a watch or specialist gear for most beginner sessions. Ask the organiser whether the route has water stops, requires a headlamp or reflective clothing, or involves trails where different footwear may be useful.
Can I join a running club if I can't run five kilometres yet?
Yes, provided the club offers a suitable pace or beginner program. Ask whether walking and run-walk intervals are welcome, what distance the group covers and whether it regroups so nobody is left behind. A gradual first five-kilometre plan can help, but you do not need to reach that distance before contacting a club.
What's the difference between a running club and a race training group?
A running club may offer social runs, club competition and sessions for several paces throughout the year. A race-training group usually follows a time-limited plan for a particular distance or event, with workouts such as intervals, tempo runs and long runs. Some clubs provide both, so compare the pace requirements, coaching and attendance commitment.
Do I need a coach to run faster?
Not required, but coaching helps with pacing, technique, and training plans. Many runners improve through consistent group running plus occasional coached sessions. Ask your running club for coaching recommendations.
Is it safe to run during hot weather?
Running in heat is possible but requires caution—proper hydration, sun protection, and listening to your body. Check the best time of day to exercise to avoid peak heat, and ask your running group about their hot-weather policies and best practices for staying safe.
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