Parramatta Race Series 2026 - Race 3

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.

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)

• Date: Sunday 13th September 2026 * Location: Sydney Olympic Park * Who: For everyone of all ages and abilities * Events: Half Marathon, 10km, Family Fun Run. EVENT DAY INFORMATION 6:20am Half Marathon, Elite Wheelchair 6:25am Half Marathon, Elite & Wave A (>90mins) 6:55am Half Marathon, Wave B, Wave C, Wave D (90-210mins)* 8:45am 10km 9:30am Family Fun Run *A Course Cut off time of 3:30 (average 10 mins per km) will be enforced. Further, participants who do not reach 14km in 2:20 will be unable to continue --- ​ARRIVAL TIME: Already have your bib? Arrive at least 30 mins before your start Need to collect your bib? Arrive at least 1 hour before your start --- 🚗 PARKING: Recommended: P1 Car Park(short walk to the start outside Accor Stadium, corner of Edwin Flack & Dawn Fraser Ave). You can receive 4 hours free parking if parking ticket is validated post-race and before 2pm. ​ Why Run Sydney Half ? Stay and Play Plenty of things to See and Do at Sydney Olympic Park! Unique Finish Line

Experience Finish on the Finish line of the Australia's Premier Athletics facility The Course Race around the home of the 2000 Olympics with an AIMS certified Half Marathon course. Finisher Medal Every athlete who crosses the line will get a medal at the end. Event Information AIMS Certified Half Marathon & 10km Courses Event Day Information

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.

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.