Sydney Striders 10K Series 2026

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 - Kingsford Smith Park, 21 Ulm St, Lane Cove North NSW 2066

(note that there are no toilets at this venue)

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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.

Brought to you by ACE Events in partnership with Hornsby District Athletics, Westleigh Fun Run is a new event hitting Hornsby Shire.

We will be hosting three FREE training sessions to help get you prepared for the event, and to build a sense of community along the way.

What's more, 3 lucky participants will win a FREE Gotcha4Life singlet, randomly drawn at the training event.

📅Date: Sunday August 16th, 2026

🕒Schedule:

• 8:00am meeting point

• 8:05am introduction

• 8:10am warm up & split into groups

• 8:30am guided training session

• 9:15am cool down and check in

• 9:30am coffee and chats

🗺️ Location: Ruddock Park, Westleigh. Opposite 9 Coral Heath Avenue

Availability: Places will be capped, so registration is essential

Age guidelines: Children aged 7-12 MUST be accompanied with a participating adult, and everyone must be registered.

Fitness guidelines: No minimum requirements, but we do recommend getting clearance from a doctor and/or physiotherapist if you returning from injury or completely new to running.

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)