2026 Sydney Half

About the Event

The 2026 Sydney Half is set to return on September 13th at the Sydney Olympic Park in New South Wales, Australia. This event offers a variety of race options for runners of all ages and abilities, including a half marathon, a ten-kilometer run, and a family fun run.
Race morning finds participants gathering just before dawn in the sprawling grounds of the Sydney Olympic Park. The atmosphere is one of anticipation as athletes from various walks of life prepare to test their mettle on this iconic course that once hosted some of Australia's greatest sporting moments. Spectators will see runners warming up near the Accor Stadium, with its grand architecture and lush green spaces providing a fitting backdrop.
This race has been running since 2016, now in its tenth year, attracting hundreds of participants each time it is held. It supports various community causes through race fees, making this event not only about individual achievement but also about contributing to local initiatives. The half marathon course, certified by AIMS and featuring a cut-off time for the ten-kilometer run, ensures that every participant has an equal chance to enjoy or compete.
Course venues range from firm and slightly soft surfaces around the 2000 Olympic Park grounds, with notable features such as the home straight of the athletics facility where runners will finish. The start sees elite athletes competing alongside waves of participants, starting at different times based on their projected race completion time. Aid stations are strategically placed along the course to support all runners.
Weather conditions on September 13th typically range from a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius in the early morning up to a maximum of around 23.6 degrees Celsius by late afternoon, with an average feel like at 16.8 degrees. The wind will be steady but not overpowering, while humidity levels are moderate at about 61%, making for comfortable running conditions despite the potential for some light rain.

10km (Start Time 8:45am)
10K • Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$37.45

Family Fun Run (Start Time 9:30am)
Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$10.70

Wave A <90mins (Start Time 6:25am)
Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$58.85

Wave B 90mins - 100mins (Start Time 6:55am)
Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$58.85

Wave C 100mins - 120mins (Start Time- 6:55am)
Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$58.85

Wave D 120mins - 210mins (Start Time 6:55am)
Start: 06:30:00 • Fee: A$58.85

For registration details, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119242/2026-sydney-half. Registration fees vary based on the race distance chosen, with early bird discounts available until a set deadline. Participants can arrive at least 30 minutes before their start time if they have already collected their bibs; otherwise, arriving an hour in advance is recommended for those needing to pick up their bibs.
Bib pickup will be held outside Accor Stadium, corner of Edwin Flack and Dawn Fraser Avenue, where runners should validate parking tickets post-race until 2pm for free parking. The start location is at the same spot as the finish line, near the athletics facility's home straight. Age requirements vary by race type, with specific details available on registration.
The Sydney Olympic Park offers a unique experience, combining historic significance with modern amenities and plenty of activities to enjoy before or after your run. This event not only provides an opportunity for personal achievement but also supports local community initiatives through the proceeds from participant fees.

Races Offered

10km (Start Time 8:45am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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06:30

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$37.45

Family Fun Run (Start Time 9:30am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$10.70

Wave A <90mins (Start Time 6:25am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$58.85

Wave B 90mins - 100mins (Start Time 6:55am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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06:30

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$58.85

Wave C 100mins - 120mins (Start Time- 6:55am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$58.85

Wave D 120mins - 210mins (Start Time 6:55am)

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$58.85

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Sydney Olympic Park.

thermostat Temperature

10.0° / 23.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 20.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 37m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:53

nightlight Sunset

17:46

About Sydney Olympic Park

Learn more about the host city, Sydney Olympic Park.

Sydney Olympic Park is a suburb of Greater Western Sydney, located 13 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Parramatta Council. It is commonly known as Olympic Park but officially named Sydney Olympic Park. The area was part of the suburb of Lidcombe and known as "North Lidcombe", but between 1989 and 2009 was named "Homebush Bay". The names "Homebush Bay" and, sometimes, "Homebush" are still used colloquially as a metonym for Stadium Australia as well as the Olympic Park precinct as a whole, but Homebush is an older, separate suburb to the southeast, in the Municipality of Strathfield.