Sydney · Edition 13 · Archive
Group runs in Sydney.
Hand-checked 1 November 2026
Know before you go.
These are public group runs with enough practical detail to help you choose: where to meet, how far you might run, the likely pace, and what arriving alone should feel like.
Selection starts with the SoleMiles Sydney directory and a broader check of prominent clubs. At the source-check date above, these public sessions had an official source and enough detail to attend. Paid squads, members-only sessions, parkrun, and anything we could not verify were left out.
SoleMiles is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the listed groups. Weather, access, and plans can change. Open the official source before leaving.
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2 Nov
Monday
1 runMilsons Point
Kirribilli Runners
KR10K to Barangaroo
- Meet here
- Base of the Harbour Bridge pedestrian stairs, Milsons Point
- Distance
- Approximately 10km to Barangaroo and back
- Pace
- Intermediate training run; no published pace groups
- Going alone?
- Free with no published RSVP requirement. The club welcomes all fitness levels, but recommends its shorter Thursday run for beginners. Bag storage is available nearby.
- Afterwards
- No organised post-run stop is published for the Monday session.
3 Nov
Tuesday
4 runsSouth Bondi
Coastal Run Co
Bondi to Bronte social run
- Meet here
- Water fountain by the beach, South Bondi
- Distance
- A 30-minute out-and-back run towards Bronte
- Pace
- Conversational and inclusive; walk breaks and early turnarounds are welcome
- Going alone?
- Free and no registration is needed. The club explicitly welcomes beginners and asks runners to choose a turnaround that suits their morning.
- Afterwards
- Coffee and a chat follow the run.
Coogee
Coogee Run Club
Maroubra 5K
- Meet here
- The White Steps, Coogee Beach
- Distance
- 5km out-and-back route towards Maroubra
- Pace
- Groups from sub-5:00 to 6:30+ min/km
- Going alone?
- No registration is needed. The out-and-back format includes regrouping stops, and the club says nobody is left behind. This date is not the monthly 3km Newbies Night.
- Afterwards
- The crew heads to Fishbowl on Coogee Bay Road at about 7:00pm.
Manly
Pace Athletic Run Club
Manly social run
- Meet here
- Pace Athletic, 23 Sydney Road, Manly
- Distance
- A 5–9km social route, sometimes with optional exercises
- Pace
- All fitness levels, including walkers
- Going alone?
- Free with no sign-up required. Arrive a few minutes early at the store and introduce yourself to the run leader.
- Afterwards
- No regular post-run stop is published.
Kings Cross
Kings Cross Track Club
Social Tuesday
- Meet here
- Stairs next to the Coca-Cola sign, Kings Cross
- Distance
- Approximately 7km on a route chosen by the run leader
- Pace
- Usually 5:30–6:30 min/km, with a halfway regroup and no-drop policy
- Going alone?
- Free with no membership or sign-up. A run leader welcomes the group, explains the route, and keeps the pack connected.
- Afterwards
- The group pauses halfway for a check-in and catch-up.
4 Nov
Wednesday
5 runsRamsgate Beach
The Sydney Run Club
Ramsgate Beach morning run
- Meet here
- Ramsgate Beach House, Ramsgate
- Distance
- Usually 5–10km, with the route chosen for the session
- Pace
- All levels; choose the distance and group that suit you
- Going alone?
- Free and no registration required. The official schedule lists a 5:30am meet for a 5:45am start, with 5km to 10km options. Bring water and introduce yourself to the group.
- Afterwards
- No organised post-run stop is published for this session.
Queens Park
Coogee Run Club
Speed session
- Meet here
- Public changing rooms, Baronga Avenue, Queens Park
- Distance
- A session of about 30 minutes; exact reps and distance are not published
- Pace
- Speed work at individual effort; no pace groups are published
- Going alone?
- The club welcomes all paces, but this is its faster workout rather than an easy social 5K. Arrive early and tell the crew it is your first session.
- Afterwards
- Coffee follows the session; the venue is not listed on the public schedule.
Rosebery
Pace Athletic Run Club
Rosebery Wednesday run
- Meet here
- Pace Athletic Rosebery, 66 Mentmore Avenue
- Distance
- Choose a route from 5km to 9km
- Pace
- All running levels are welcome; routes and pace options vary
- Going alone?
- Free and no registration is needed. Arrive ready to run at the Rosebery store for the 6:30am start, and tell the crew it is your first visit so they can help you choose a route.
- Afterwards
- No fixed post-run venue is published.
Rozelle
Pace Athletic Run Club
Rozelle social run
- Meet here
- Pace Athletic, 634 Darling Street, Rozelle
- Distance
- A 5–9km social route, sometimes with optional exercises
- Pace
- All fitness levels, including walkers
- Going alone?
- Free with no sign-up required. Arrive a few minutes early at the store and introduce yourself to the run leader.
- Afterwards
- No regular post-run stop is published.
Canley Heights
RUNFLY Run Club
Canley Heights social 5K
- Meet here
- Main car park, Chisholm Park, 227–237 St Johns Road; park on Hurstville Street during roadworks
- Distance
- 5km
- Pace
- Walk, jog, or run at your own pace
- Going alone?
- The official council listing confirms the 4 November session. It is free and all runners are welcome. Meet at the Chisholm Park main carpark ready for the 6:30pm start.
- Afterwards
- Community connection is part of the session, but no regular post-run venue is listed.
5 Nov
Thursday
5 runsCoogee
Coogee Run Club
Clovelly 5K or soft-sand session
- Meet here
- Old Coogee Pier site, Coogee Beach
- Distance
- Clovelly 5K or a soft-sand workout
- Pace
- 5:30 and 6:00+ min/km groups on the 5K
- Going alone?
- No registration is needed. The route has regrouping stops and the club says nobody is left behind, though the coastal route includes hills.
- Afterwards
- Ocean dip, then coffee at Morning Glory from about 6:50am.
St Ives
North Shore Run Club
St Ives social 5K
- Meet here
- Warrimoo Oval clubhouse, St Ives
- Distance
- Approximately 5km on an out-and-back road route with shortcuts
- Pace
- Runners and walkers of every fitness level are welcome
- Going alone?
- Free and explicitly open to all ages and levels. A qualified coach attends, facilities are available, and gear can be stored at the clubhouse.
- Afterwards
- Bring family, friends, dogs, and your own post-run drinks.
Castle Hill
Pace Athletic Run Club
Castle Hill social run
- Meet here
- Pace Athletic, Unit 5/15 Carrington Road, Castle Hill
- Distance
- A 5–9km social route, sometimes with optional exercises
- Pace
- All fitness levels, including walkers
- Going alone?
- Free with no sign-up required. Arrive a few minutes early at the store and introduce yourself to the run leader.
- Afterwards
- No regular post-run stop is published.
Milsons Point
Kirribilli Runners
KR Classic
- Meet here
- Base of the Harbour Bridge pedestrian stairs, Milsons Point
- Distance
- Approximately 6km across the bridge, around the Opera House, and back
- Pace
- Beginner-friendly social run; all fitness levels are welcome
- Going alone?
- Free with no published RSVP requirement. This is the club’s recommended first session, and bag storage is available nearby.
- Afterwards
- Drinks and pizza follow the run.
Moore Park
Kings Cross Track Club
Community Track
- Meet here
- Change rooms at E.S. Marks Athletics Field
- Distance
- A rotating interval session, such as 10 × 400m
- Pace
- Complete the shared workout at your own pace; all paces are welcome
- Going alone?
- No club fee or membership is required, but track entry is approximately $6. The group warms up and cools down together.
- Afterwards
- The shared warm-up and cool-down keep different pace groups connected.
6 Nov
Friday
1 runBondi Beach
The Sydney Run Club
Bondi Beach morning run
- Meet here
- The Promenade, Bondi Beach
- Distance
- Usually 5–10km, with the route chosen for the session
- Pace
- All levels; choose the distance and group that suit you
- Going alone?
- Free and no registration is required. Bring water, arrive for the 5:30am briefing, and check the club’s Instagram for any route or location update.
- Afterwards
- No organised post-run stop is published for this session.
7 Nov
Saturday
2 runsKings Cross
Kings Cross Track Club
Saturday long run
- Meet here
- Stairs next to the Coca-Cola sign, Kings Cross
- Distance
- Usually 15km or more, with shorter peel-off points
- Pace
- Route and pace groups vary; this is the club’s long-run session
- Going alone?
- Free with no membership or sign-up, but best suited to runners already comfortable with a longer distance. Ask the run leader about the day’s route and a suitable peel-off point.
- Afterwards
- The group is usually back around 10:00am and meets for coffee.
Centennial Park
Sydney Frontrunners
Centennial Park run and walk
- Meet here
- Duck Pond, near The Spruce Goose coffee cart
- Distance
- 5km walk or run, 8km run, or 12km run
- Pace
- Walking through to longer-distance groups; newcomers can be matched by ability
- Going alone?
- LGBTQIA+ runners, walkers, and friends are welcome. Your first visits are free and no registration is required. The club uses its 8:00am daylight-saving start, and the 8km route can be shortened after about 3km.
- Afterwards
- The groups reconvene around 9:15am for coffee, a photo, and club announcements.
8 Nov
Sunday
2 runsBalmoral
Norths Runners
Balmoral Sunday run
- Meet here
- Southern end of Balmoral Beach, near the children’s playground
- Distance
- 6–15km; most runners cover approximately 9–11km
- Pace
- Broad range of standards, with runners and walkers welcome
- Going alone?
- The first three runs are complimentary. After that, the club publishes a $20 annual runners fee plus Norths membership. Introduce yourself before the group sets off.
- Afterwards
- No regular post-run venue is published.
Coogee
Coogee Run Club
Malabar 10K or Maroubra 7.5K
- Meet here
- Old Coogee Pier site, Coogee Beach
- Distance
- 10km to Malabar or 7.5km to Maroubra
- Pace
- 5:30 and 6:00+ min/km groups
- Going alone?
- No registration is needed. Choose the shorter route if you are building distance; the out-and-back format includes regrouping and the club says nobody is left behind.
- Afterwards
- Swim and breakfast with the crew at Morning Glory from about 9:00am.
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