NSW Events

Ultra Trail Australia (Blue Mountains) 

From 11-14 May 2023, the scenic and serene town of Katoomba in the heart of the stunning Blue Mountains, NSW, will once again welcome thousands of runners, spectators and support crew to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB (UTA).

A trail running celebration like no other, and just a 90 minute drive from Sydney CBD, UTA is set in one of the most spectacular locations you can imagine. The Blue Mountains is in a world of its own, where you can lose yourself wandering in the charm of old town streets or get out and explore the variety of epic trails within minutes of the town centre.

Date: Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th May 2023
Course length: 11km, 22km, 50km, 100km options

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Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

Come and experience a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD on Sunday 21 May 2023.

Since 1992, the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest and most iconic half marathon events. Now, in its 30th year, we're super-excited to introduce the latest evolution of this much-loved event - Runaway Sydney Half Marathon.

Date: Sunday 21st May 2023
Time: 6:30am and 7:25am
Course length: Half Marathon and 10km

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Wollongong Running Festival

Wollongong Running Festival includes a kids 2km fun run as well as 5km, 10km & 21.1km events.

Date: Sunday 4th June 2023
Time: 7:15am
Course length: 42km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 2km

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The Sun-Herald City2Surf, Sydney 

City2Surf is more than just a 14 km event from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi. Since 2008, when the fundraising tally was first recorded, our incredible participants have raised over $48 million for charities in need. A city giving back has become the beating heart of this event.

Date: Sunday 13 August 2023
Time: Waves start from 7:40am
Course length: 14km

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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Sydney

The run that is fun for everyone with a distance for beginners to experienced runners. Blackmores Family Fun Run for a truly unforgettable experience.  A challenging and memorable run with 3 of the 4 distances finishing at the Sydney Opera House.

Date: Sunday 17th September 2023
Time: Waves start from 7am
Course length: 42km, 21km, 10km and 3.5km

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Cook Community Classic Ocean Swim, Sydney 

The IMB Bank Cook Community Classic is in its 13th year and involves a series of community activities including an ocean swim. 

Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Course length: TBC

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Coogee Island Challenge 

Join over 1800 swimmers as the take on the Coogee Island Challenge! With three different swims to cater to all cross sections of the community you can embark on your own challenge! Why not take on the historic 2.4km Island Challenge, which circumnavigates historic Wedding Cake Island. 

Date: Sunday 2nd April 2023
Time: 7:30am
Course Length: 800m, 1km and 2.4km open water swim

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