All Sydney running routes

Sunrise routes

Sydney does sunrise better than almost anywhere. These routes face east over the ocean or the harbour, with lookouts and beaches timed for first light.

Runners passing Bondi Beach at sunrise on the Bondi to Coogee route
CoastalModerate

Bondi to Coogee

The best sunrise run in Sydney

6.44 km40–50 minPoint to point
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Four runners taking in Sydney Harbour and the city skyline from North Head
SunriseModerate

North Head Circuit

Incredible sunrise and sunset views

10.34 km60–80 minLoop
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A group of runners following the harbour foreshore towards the Sydney Opera House
HarbourModerate

Sydney Harbour Loop

The classic city and harbour loop

10.19 km60–75 minLoop
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Two trail runners crossing coastal heathland above the ocean in Royal National Park
TrailHard

Royal National Park Coast Track

Feels far from the city despite being close

26.04 km3–5 hrsPoint to point
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