City2Surf & running
City2Surf, the Sydney Marathon & running in Bondi
Bondi is where Sydney's two biggest runs finish and where locals train all year. Here's our guide to the City2Surf, the Sydney Marathon and the coastal running routes — course tips, training, and where to celebrate at the finish.
City2Surf
Everything for the 14 km dash from the city to the sand — course, results and the after-party.
City2Surf results & finish times
City2Surf results year by year, 2000 to 2024 — winning times, records and how the field has changed at Sydney's iconic 14km run to Bondi.
City2Surf course map
The City2Surf course map explained — the full 14km route from the CBD to Bondi, elevation, Heartbreak Hill and the best spots to watch or push hard.
10 things to know before running the City2Surf
Essential tips to prepare for Sydney’s iconic 14 km City2Surf run—training, strategy, gear, and more.
Training for Heartbreak Hill (without being a fitness freak)
How to train for City2Surf's Heartbreak Hill without being a fitness fanatic — a realistic plan to conquer Sydney's toughest race climb.
Where to go for the City2Surf after-party
A comprehensive guide on where to go after the City2Surf for great food, drinks and entertainment for runners and their support crew.
Sydney Marathon
Bondi is a favourite base for marathon weekend — getting there, carb-loading and recovery.
The TCS Sydney Marathon: a beginners guide
A beginner's guide to the TCS Sydney Marathon — the course, key dates, training and what to expect on race day.
The best places to carb-load before the marathon
Where to carb-load in Bondi before the Sydney Marathon — the best pasta, pizza and pre-race feeds near the course, from a local.
The pre-marathon shakeout run at Bondi
The perfect Bondi Beach shakeout run before the Sydney Marathon — easy, scenic routes, sunrise views and a café stop to loosen up.
The ultimate Bondi recovery guide for marathon runners
The ultimate Bondi recovery guide for Sydney Marathon runners — ocean dips, big breakfasts and the best ways to bounce back.
Getting to the Sydney Marathon from Bondi
How to get to and from the Sydney Marathon from Bondi Beach — transport options, road closures and timing tips for race morning.
Family fun in Bondi during marathon week
Family fun in Bondi during Sydney Marathon week — safe swim spots, playgrounds, cafés and rainy-day ideas to keep kids happy.
Running routes
Where locals run — from the flat promenade to the clifftop coastal path.
After the finish line
Recover the local way — the best flat white, a cold swim and where everyone heads to celebrate.
Where to refuel in Bondi