The annual Sydney Running Festival has distances to suit all runners – from a family-friendly 3.5k to a nipple-bleeding 42.2k. The courses offer some of the most scenic routes in Sydney, starting at Milsons Point, every distance crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes up at Sydney Opera House.
The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival attracts around 35,000 participants, and it includes the Sydney Marathon, the Half Marathon, the Bridge Run (9k) and the Family Fun Run (3.5k). All speeds of runner are welcome, from shuffle to sprinter. Check out the website for training plans and sponsorship tips.