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Sydney's top 10 scenic runs

Ten scenic runs across Sydney's beaches, harbour foreshores and bushland trails — every one run, photographed and written up by us.

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Bondi to Coogee

The best sunrise run in Sydney

Moderate

6.44 km93 m elevation40–50 minPoint to point

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Manly to Spit Bridge

Arguably Sydney's most beautiful trail run

Hard

10.01 km128 m elevation65–85 minPoint to point

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North Head Circuit

Incredible sunrise and sunset views

Moderate

10.34 km119 m elevation60–80 minLoop

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Narrabeen Lagoon Trail

Flat, accessible and great for all abilities

Easy

8.56 km7 m elevation45–55 minLoop

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Manly Dam Circuit

Sydney's trail-running playground

Hard

7.31 km86 m elevation45–60 minLoop

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Sydney Harbour Loop

The classic tourist run

Moderate

10.19 km74 m elevation60–75 minLoop

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Hermitage Foreshore

One of Sydney's hidden gems

Moderate

9.48 km93 m elevation55–70 minPoint to point

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The Bay Run

Sydney's most popular urban running circuit

Easy

6.91 km33 m elevation35–45 minLoop

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Royal National Park Coast Track

Feels far from the city despite being close

Hard

26.04 km720 m elevation3–5 hrsPoint to point

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Balmoral to Taronga Zoo

Harbour bushland, hidden beaches and the best skyline view in Sydney

Moderate

10.04 km156 m elevation60–80 minPoint to point

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