City2Surf registrations open as historic fun run enters 56th year

The 56th annual City2Surf is back on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Registrations are now open for the world-famous fun run, which dates back to 1971.
City2Surf broke records in 2024 with 80,000 participants.
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Returning for its 56th year, the annual City2Surf will once again take hold over Sydney as the race that really stops the nation.

The decades-old fun run has long held great importance for Sydney and the city’s sense of community, welcoming runners of all abilities to take on a 14-kilometre track from Hyde Park in the CBD to the sunny shores of Bondi Beach. But it’s rarely ever “just a run” here, with Sydney’s street coming to life with runners, walkers, dancers, pram pushers and street entertainers.

In 2024, City2Surf was ran by just under 80,000 participants, a far cry from the 1,500 participants who were part of the very first City2Surf in 1971.

When is City2Surf 2025?

City2Surf is set for Sunday, August 10, 2025 where runners will start from Hyde Park, leaving at staggered times with the first being 7:35am and the second being at 9:55am.

When does City2Surf 2025 registration open?

If you’d like to be a part of City2Surf this year, then you’ll need to be quick in registering from Wednesday, March 26. Online registrations start at 11am AEDT.

Does it cost anything to register for City2Surf?

Yes. The early bird entry fee for registrants looking to run the City2Surf is $95 for adults.

Where does the City2Surf go?

City2Surf is always going to be run the same route. You’re looking at a windy 14 kilometres trailing through the city’s east. The path starts in Hyde Park before running down William Street and through Kings Cross. It’s on to the long New South Head Road after that, ticking of Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Rose Bay before reaching the 2-kilometre “heartbreak hill,” which is one of the steepest inclines in Vaucluse.

After the San Francisco-grade hill, runners then continue along Old South Head Road past Dover Heights before steadying onto Military Road and finally Campbell Parade along Bondi Beach.

How do I register for City2Surf 2025?

If you want to take part in the City2Surf fun run this year then all you’ll need to do is register online. Do note that organisers have introduced a new registration platform this year so you’ll need to create a City2Surf profile and register anytime from 11am on Wednesday, March 26.

city2surf.com.au