Events in Greater Sydney

This page contains a helpful list of events (running, hiking, walking, or obstacles) happening in the greater Sydney area. This list may not be exhaustive, but it is a good start for you!

Use this to find an event that suits your timing, goals and fitness level. Links are included to learn more. Keep in mind that some events will require registration well in advance due to the training or prep time required to participate.

Sydney Fitness Calendar: Feb – Aug 2026

Date Event Name Type / Distance Status Website
Mar 1, 2026 Memory Walk & Jog 2km, 7.5km Run/Walk Charity Link
Mar 7-8, 2026 True Grit NSW 5km – 15km OCR For-Profit Link
Mar 15, 2026 Melanoma March 4km Walk/Run Charity Link
Mar 27, 2026 Coastrek Sydney 20km – 50km Hike Charity Link
Mar 29, 2026 Run2Cure Sydney 1km – 21.1km Run Charity Link
Apr 11, 2026 Jabulani Challenge 12km – 45km Trail For-Profit Link
Apr 19, 2026 MS Walk Run + Roll 5km, 10km Run/Walk Charity Link
May 3, 2026 Runaway Sydney Half 10km, 21.1km Run For-Profit Link
May 3, 2026 Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney Triathlon (70.3) For-Profit Link
May 10, 2026 Wings for Life World Run App Run / Distance Charity Link
May 14-17, 2026 Ultra-Trail Australia 11km – 100km Trail For-Profit Link
May 24, 2026 Humpty Balmoral Burn 420m Hill Sprint Charity Link
Aug 9, 2026 City2Surf 14km Fun Run For-Profit* Link
Aug 23, 2026 Beach2Beach 3km – 13km Run Charity Link
Aug 30, 2026 Sydney Marathon 42.2km Marathon For-Profit* Link
Sep 13, 2026 Beachside Dash 2km – 10km Run Charity Link
Oct 25, 2026 7 Bridges Walk 28km Scenic Walk Charity Link
Nov 15, 2026 The Bloody Long Walk 35km Hike Charity Link
Dec 6, 2026 Variety Santa Fun Run 5km Fun Run Charity Link

*Note: These events are commercially operated but serve as primary fundraising platforms for hundreds of Australian charities.