We are all looking to keep fit, healthy and happy in the new year, and participating in local fitness events is a great way to combine exercise, friends and fun.
Here are our top picks for the best fitness events of 2017 to lock into your calendar now.
- JANUARY
North Bondi Roughwater Ocean Swim
If you’re someone who loves ocean swimming, this event is a great opportunity to put those New Year’s Resolutions into practice. And best of all, you can treat yourself to a nutritious brekky at one of Bondi’s endless clean café hotspots.
When: January 8th
Where: North Bondi
Distance: 1km and 2km swim events
Click here for more info.
- FEBRUARY
SMH Sun Run
If you love to run but find the long distance events too tedious, the Sun Run is for you. Its short and sharp and is a great event for all ages and you get to cool off in the surf at Manly afterwards.
When: February 4th
Where: Dee Why Beach to Manly Beach
Distances: 7km/10km
Click here for more info.
The Colour Run Night
A great event for you and your girlfriends, The Colour Run Night includes Glowtastic colour zones, illuminating bubble zones and fist pumping music to push you along the way, all whilst covered from head to toe in colourful powder. You’ll never forget this one girls!
When: February 18th 8pm
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens
Distance: 5km
Click here for more info.
- MARCH
Sydney Relay for Life
This magical fundraising event is the world’s largest movement to beat cancer and involves a team of 10-15 walking or running around a track for 24hours. Get a team together and set yourself a challenge for this wonderful cause.
When: Sat March 11th-Sun March 12th
Where: King George Park, Rozelle
24hr event, starting 9.30am (teams of 10-15)
Click here for more info.
- MAY
SMH Half Marathon
If long distance is more your thing, the annual SMH half marathon is a brilliantly run event that will push you to your limits. If you’ve always thought about competing in a half marathon, make it happen and set it as your focus for 2017.
When: Sunday May 21st
Where: Sydney CBD
Distance: 21.1km
Click here for more info.
- LATER IN THE YEAR
Stadium Stomp
This epic stair climbing challenge will have you climbing your way up, down and around the bays of two of Sydney’s biggest sporting stadiums with music blaring to ensure you’re kept motivated. If you’re looking for something different for your next fitness challenge, Stadium Stomp is it.
When: TBA
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium
Distance: 6,300 stair climb challenge
Click here for more info.
City2Surf
Standing as the biggest fun run in the Southern Hemisphere, the City2Surf is one of the most loved and largest community events in the world. Whether you’re running the 14km for fitness or walking the distance in a fancy costume, the vibe of this event is breathtaking and will have you entering year after year.
When: Sunday August 13
Where: Hyde Park to Bondi Beach
Distance: 14km
Click here for more info.
