2026 Sydney Half

Parramatta Race Series 2026 - Race 2

12th July 2026

We're excited to announce that Race 2 of the Parramatta Race Series will take place on Sunday, 12 July 2026, at our temporary location of Silverwater Park.

Taking in the beautiful surroundings of the Newington Armory along the Parramatta River between Silverwater Park and the Newington Nature Reserve, choose from a Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km distance. All courses are flat and run adjacent to the Parramatta River – making it the perfect course for a personal best or marking the first race for beginners.

All event finishers will receive a new 2026 Parramatta Race themed medal, post-race snack, sponsor giveaways, and a finisher certificate.

Saturday Orienteering Series

Lane Cove North

Ready to explore Sydney’s parks and urban bushland in a whole new way?

Whether you’re a confident navigator or just curious about giving orienteering a go, the Saturday Orienteering Series is your weekly chance to get outdoors, discover hidden pockets of nature, and build your skills one map at a time.

How you take part is entirely up to you:

• Head out solo and enjoy the challenge of finding the cleanest, smartest route

• Team up with friends for a shared adventure

• Or wander the course with family and make it a relaxed weekend outing

New to orienteering? Perfect. Each event includes clear maps, beginner‑friendly courses, and friendly guidance to help you get started. Just arrive in comfortable activewear and bring a sense of curiosity.

Saturdays become fresh air, gentle (or fast) exploration, and the fun of navigating through parks, reserves, and pockets of urban bushland you may never have noticed before.

Come along, get moving, and discover something new.

Meeting point - TBC

What3Words - TBC

Start Window: 9:30am to 11am (start any time within this window)

Courses: Warm Up (recommended starting course for beginners), Short Line, Long Line, and Score. If you're not sure which one is best, we can work it out on the day! If you want more, entrants are also welcome to run multiple courses on the day.

SPORTident timing is used for all courses. If you do not own a SPORTident card, please hire one when entering.

Normal entry fees:

Adults - $18 (members -15%)

School Students - $15 (members -15%)

(a $2 late fee applies if entering after midday on Thursday before the event)

Timing card hire - $4 per entrant

Prices include GST and merchant fees.

Orienteering club members can claim the member discount through the use of the promo code "ONSW" at the checkout.

The Sydney Striders 10K Series, sponsored by Pace Athletics, is a series of

10K road races run over scenic courses around Sydney. The venues are

Sydney Olympic Park, Lane Cove NP and North Head NP.

Races are held on the first Saturday of the month from February to November

except for May. Race 4 of the 10K Series is the Sydney 10 which is organised by Athletics NSW.

Visitors aged 12 and over are welcome to enter. The races are free for members of Sydney Striders Road Running Club.

(Strider members do not need to register).

The races start at 7.00 with a 60m time limit. There is an early start option at 6.30 for slower runners.

Registration includes on the day prizes, post race refreshment results and professional photographs.

Let's join our Mr Bean 35th Anniversary Chase the Teddy Run powered by JomRun® - Australia!

Runner's entitlements:

5KM Fun Run

1. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run 5KM Event Jersey

2. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run 5KM Medal (strictly for finishers only)

3. 5KM Race bib (without timing chip)

4. E-certificate

5. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Microfiber Towel

6. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Drawstring Bag

10KM Fun Run

1. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run 10KM Event Jersey

2. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run 10KM Medal (strictly for finishers only)

3. 10KM Race bib (without timing chip)

4. E-certificate

5. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Microfiber Towel

6. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Drawstring Bag

You can also add-on Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run merchandise:

1. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Water Bottle (+$20)

2. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Tote Bag (+$30)

3. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Special Jersey 1 (+$60)

4. Official Mr Bean 35th Chase the Teddy Run Special Jersey 2 (+$60)

This spectacular fast and flat parkway run has 10km, 21km and 42km courses on offer.

Winding along the Parramatta River, only 30 minutes west of Sydney CBD, the course takes in the sites of George Kendall Riverside Park, Meadowbank Park, Rhodes Point, and Newington Nature Reserve using the Parramatta Valley shared use path.

With stunning river views showcasing the beauty of this area, it’s one not to be missed!

Event details and schedule

All event information will be emailed to participants within the 2 weeks prior to the event day as well as available on the event website.