Sydney Running Guide
Run across the Harbor Bridge at least once: It lives up to the hype and locals run there every day. Running by water is the theme here, in general, and it’s hard to complain: This is a beautiful city with big waterfront views.
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Spit to Manly Return
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Distance 11.1 mi
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Elevation 686 ft
An undulating bush run following Middle Harbour, Spit to Manly has spectacular views. You'll run along the coast and through Sydney Harbour National Park en route to the world famous Manly Beach. Not keen to run there and back? Hop on the bus!
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Iron Cove (Bay Run)
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Distance 4.3 mi
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Elevation 270 ft
Iron Cove is the Inner West's favored early morning route. Start wherever you like and follow the crowds on this flat, fast loop with stunning views of the cove. As the path never deviates more than 20m from the water, the views are incredible.
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Harbour Bridge - Mrs. Macquarie's Chair - Opera House
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Distance 7.6 mi
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Elevation 879 ft
This offers the best views of Sydney Harbour, including the Opera House. A good 12km out and back starts under the Harbour Bridge (city side) following the water around Circular Quay, Opera House, and then around the Botanical Gardens before reaching the turn around point at Mrs. Maquarie's Chair. An iconic Sydney run, it's hard to find a more stunning route anywhere in the world.
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Bondi to Coogee Return
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Distance 9.5 mi
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Elevation 1,548 ft
This tough 14km 'out and back' rewards runners with spectacular views of a number of Sydney's spectacular beaches. This hilly route is well provisioned with water stations, rest stops, and countless cafes.
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Lane Cove National Park
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Distance 6.4 mi
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Elevation 518 ft
One of Sydney's best kept secrets, this hilly road runs through Lane Cove National Park. The out and back course is just shy of 10k and starts at the Delhi Road bridge side on Chatswood West, where street parking is available. Expect lots of rolling hills and a particularly nasty ascent at the 4k mark, before the turnaround point.
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Cremorne Point
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Distance 1.9 mi
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Elevation 282 ft
Park your car anywhere around Hodgson Ave and head down to the footpath. Enjoy the spectacular views along this north shore classic route. A narrow walking path with reasonably rolling hills, you can expect good shade most of the way.
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Centennial Park
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Distance 2.3 mi
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Elevation 77 ft
A flat 3.7km loop around Grand Drive in Centennial Park, you can run on asphalt or grass. It is easy to extend distances through various detours in the park and suitable for runners, walkers, cyclists (on the road) and even horses. There are multiple bubblers on route and parking is easy to find.
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North Head Loop
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Distance 1.8 mi
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Elevation 335 ft
Nice, wide road that is used by runners and cyclists alike. Mostly lined by trees offering good wind protection, but great views in certain parts.
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Sydney Half Marathon 2018
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Distance 12.3 mi
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Elevation 2,276 ft
Sydney Half Marathon 2018 is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 2,276ft over 12.34mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Pirrama Road, Harris Street, Refinery Drive, Macquarie Street, and Cahill Expressway Onramp.
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Sydney Harbour 5k
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Distance 2.8 mi
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Elevation 261 ft
Sydney Harbour 5k is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 261ft over 2.89mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Wulugui Walk, Towns Place, Hickson Road, and Girra Girra Steps.
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St Peter’s parkrun
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Distance 4.8 mi
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Elevation 939 ft
St Peter’s parkrun is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 939ft over 4.86mi.
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Barangaroo Run Club
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Distance 4.0 mi
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Elevation 304 ft
Barangaroo Run Club is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 304ft over 4.09mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Wulugui Walk, Towns Place, and Hickson Road.
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Johnstons Bay harbour walkway
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Distance 5.6 mi
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Elevation 549 ft
Johnstons Bay harbour walkway is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 549ft over 5.65mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Ballaarat Park Harbour Walkway, Waterfront Promenade, Pirrama Road, Refinery Drive, and Taunton Place.
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Sydney Harbour 10K
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Distance 5.2 mi
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Elevation 634 ft
Sydney Harbour 10K is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 634ft over 5.22mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Towns Place, Watermans Quay, Cockle Bay Wharf, King Street Wharf, and Wulugui Walk.
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ANZAC Bridge loop
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Distance 3.3 mi
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Elevation 323 ft
ANZAC Bridge loop is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 323ft over 3.38mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: ANZAC Bridge Shared Pedestrian and Bicycle Path, Quarry Master Drive, The Crescent, Pyrmont Bridge Road, and Western Distributor Onramp.
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Prymont Bridge
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Distance 3.5 mi
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Elevation 176 ft
Prymont Bridge is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 176ft over 3.59mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Sydney Wharf Boardwalk, Waterfront Promenade, Ballaarat Park Harbour Walkway, Pirrama Road, and Darling Island Road.
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Cahill Walk
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Distance 1.9 mi
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Elevation 224 ft
Cahill Walk is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 224ft over 1.92mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Cahill Walk.
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Heroes Saucony
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Distance 1.8 mi
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Elevation 154 ft
Heroes Saucony is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 154ft over 1.81mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Mrs Macquaries Road.
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KR 6K
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Distance 3.9 mi
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Elevation 513 ft
KR 6K is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 513ft over 3.94mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Tarpeian Way, Macquarie Street, and Cahill Walk.
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Federal park
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Distance 2.4 mi
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Elevation 115 ft
Federal park is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 115ft over 2.48mi.
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Parkrun Centennial Park
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Distance 3.4 mi
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Elevation 139 ft
Parkrun Centennial Park is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 139ft over 3.44mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Cleveland Street, Anzac Parade, and Federation Way.
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King George Park
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Distance 2.1 mi
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Elevation 177 ft
King George Park is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 177ft over 2.12mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Waterfront Drive and The Bay Run.
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Opera House
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Distance 3.9 mi
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Elevation 236 ft
Opera House is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 236ft over 3.92mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Cowper Wharf Roadway.
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Easy Pyrmont
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Distance 3.4 mi
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Elevation 253 ft
Easy Pyrmont is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 253ft over 3.41mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Pyrmont Park harbour walkway, Sydney Wharf Boardwalk, Ballaarat Park Harbour Walkway, Waterfront Promenade, and Miller Street.
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Centennial Park Outside
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Distance 3.7 mi
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Elevation 131 ft
Centennial Park Outside is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 131ft over 3.76mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: York Road, Grand Drive, and Darley Road shared use path.
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Harbour Barangaroo - Wulugui Walk
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Distance 2.6 mi
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Elevation 315 ft
Harbour Barangaroo - Wulugui Walk is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 315ft over 2.63mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Hickson Road, Wulugui Walk, King Street Wharf, Exchange Place, and Watermans Quay.
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Hyde Park to St. Macquaries Point
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Distance 2.3 mi
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Elevation 256 ft
Hyde Park to St. Macquaries Point is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 256ft over 2.34mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Art Gallery Road, Prince Albert Road, College Street, and Mrs Macquaries Road.
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Sydney Harbor Bridge South Pylon Lookout
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Distance 5.4 mi
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Elevation 424 ft
Sydney Harbor Bridge South Pylon Lookout is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 424ft over 5.47mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Cahill Walk, Circular Quay West, Lower Concourse, and Circular Quay.
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Blackwattle Bay Pyrmont
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Distance 4.3 mi
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Elevation 369 ft
Blackwattle Bay Pyrmont is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 369ft over 4.32mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Johnstons Bay harbour walkway, ANZAC Bridge Shared Pedestrian and Bicycle Path, James Craig Road, Quarry Master Drive, and The Crescent.
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Corporate Cup Series
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Distance 3.4 mi
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Elevation 335 ft
Corporate Cup Series is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 335ft over 3.44mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Mrs Macquaries Road and Hospital Road.
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Pain in The Domain
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Distance 3.6 mi
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Elevation 425 ft
Pain in The Domain is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 425ft over 3.68mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Mrs Macquaries Road, Art Gallery Road, and Fleet Steps.
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Anzac Bridge to Pyrmont Bridge
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Distance 6.3 mi
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Elevation 622 ft
Anzac Bridge to Pyrmont Bridge is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 622ft over 6.32mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Johnstons Bay harbour walkway, Bank Street, Waterfront Promenade, Quarry Master Drive, and Harris Street.
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Cahil Walk - Barangaroo - Opera House
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Distance 4.8 mi
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Elevation 641 ft
Cahil Walk - Barangaroo - Opera House is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 641ft over 4.86mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Hickson Road, Macquarie Street, Argyle Street, Circular Quay, and Wulugui Walk.
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SHR 8K
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Distance 4.6 mi
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Elevation 404 ft
SHR 8K is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 404ft over 4.64mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Johnstons Bay harbour walkway, Sydney Wharf Boardwalk, Waterfront Promenade, Ballaarat Park Harbour Walkway, and Harris Street.
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Sydney Harbour Runners
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Distance 6.7 mi
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Elevation 976 ft
Sydney Harbour Runners is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 976ft over 6.76mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Cahill Walk, Wulugui Walk, Alfred Street South, Watson Road, and Macquarie Street.
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Rushcutters Bay Park
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Distance 4.0 mi
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Elevation 281 ft
Rushcutters Bay Park is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 281ft over 4.03mi.
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Royal Botannical Garden
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Distance 3.3 mi
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Elevation 669 ft
Royal Botannical Garden is a running route in Sydney. It features an elevation gain of 669ft over 3.31mi. Notable roads/trails that you'll be traveling on: Mrs Macquaries Road, Shakespeare Place, Cahill Walk, Art Gallery Road, and Bridge Street.
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