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City2Surf
Sydney, New South Wales·Date to be confirmed·14 km
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Quick Information
At a glance.
Location
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Usually Held
🗓 Second Sunday of August
2026 Event Date
Date to be confirmed
Distances
14 km
Course Type
Road
Difficulty
Beginner
Entries
Date to be confirmed
Official Website
Last Updated
November 2025
Countdown
Race date to be confirmed
Preparing for this event?
Recommended plan: 8 Week 14 km Build.
- ✔First-time 14km
- ✔PB attempt
- ✔Return to running
Overview
The event.
City2Surf is a Sydney institution. Since 1971 it has drawn tens of thousands of runners from Hyde Park in the CBD to the golden sand of Bondi Beach. The 14km route is famous for Heartbreak Hill — a two-kilometre grind from Rose Bay to Vaucluse that separates the ambitious from the sensible. The event welcomes everyone from elite runners chasing sub-40 minute finishes to costumed fun runners walking with friends. It's less a race and more a movable street party.
Costumes, sound systems on balconies, cheer bands, and the sea unfolding as you crest the final hill. Bondi at the finish is packed with families, food trucks and post-race celebration.
Who it suitsRunners of every level — first timers, families, seasoned racers, and international visitors wanting a quintessential Sydney experience.
Distances
14 km
Course Breakdown
The route.
- Course profile
- Undulating with one significant climb. Around 190m of total elevation gain, mostly in the middle third.
- Surface
- Sealed road, closed to traffic.
- Elevation
- To be confirmed
- Aid stations
- Every 3km — water only.
- Expected conditions
- Winter morning, 8–17°C, occasional light rain.
Difficulty Snapshot
Col de Sud assessment.
Endurance
Climbing
Technical
Weather exposure
Beginner suitability
General Col de Sud assessment — not an official event rating.
Typical Conditions
What to expect.
- Temperature
- 8–17°C
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Wind
- Light coastal
- Rain likelihood
- Possible
- Water temperature
- TBC
- Altitude
- TBC
How to Train
Preparing your body.
Recommended preparation
8–12 weeks depending on your starting point.
Long sessions
Long runs of 14–16km including a rolling hills route.
Strength training
Weekly single-leg strength for Heartbreak Hill.
Recovery
One rest day, one very easy day.
Course-specific prep
Run repeated 2km hill efforts to prepare for Heartbreak Hill at the 6km mark.
Nutrition practice
You don't need on-course fuelling — just a good breakfast 2 hours before.
Key weekly sessions
- — Long run to 15km
- — Hill reps
- — Threshold intervals
- — 2 easy runs
Race Weekend Guide
Plan your trip.
Travel
Trains run early to Museum station near the start; buses run from Bondi back to the CBD.
Accommodation
CBD, Surry Hills or Bondi are the best options.
Packet collection
Bib pickup runs on Friday and Saturday at Moore Park.
Parking
Avoid driving — trains and buses are far easier.
Public transport
Free public transport with your race bib on event day.
Weather
Cool, sometimes drizzly. Wear an old top you can throw away at the start.
What to pack
Bib, timing chip, warm layer, sunglasses.
Nutrition
Light breakfast — porridge, toast, banana.
Recovery
Bondi ocean swim is a tradition. Follow with brunch and coffee.
Local cafés
Speedos or Bills at Bondi Beach; Single O in Surry Hills on the way back.
After the race
Coastal walk from Bondi to Bronte for the perfect afternoon.
Frequently Asked
Questions we hear.
How long is City2Surf?+
14 kilometres from Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach.
How steep is Heartbreak Hill?+
Around 2km at an average 4% gradient, from roughly the 6km to 8km mark of the course.
Is it beginner friendly?+
Yes — most participants walk, jog or run at their own pace. A friendly, achievable first goal race.
When is the race?+
The second Sunday of August each year.
Do I need to qualify?+
No — general entries are open to everyone, with seeded start groups for faster runners.
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