{"id":19710,"date":"2014-08-13T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T09:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/sydneys-top-10-runs\/"},"modified":"2014-08-13T09:17:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-13T09:17:00","slug":"sydneys-top-10-runs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/08\/sydneys-top-10-runs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney&#8217;s Top 10 Runs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Described as one of the most scenic and spectacular courses in Australia, the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is an iconic event on the Sydney calendar. Join in the fun on&nbsp;<strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">Sunday, 21 September&nbsp;<\/strong>and enjoy the beautiful sites of Sydney. With four exciting events to choose from, each gives participants the opportunity to &#8216;Run the Bridge&#8217; traffic free, and take in the city&#8217;s spectacular and historic landmarks.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YHPX9pD-4pM\/U-sswJEgB9I\/AAAAAAAAAAM\/c9U719lTRWU\/s1600\/396342_num989297_600x600.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YHPX9pD-4pM\/U-sswJEgB9I\/AAAAAAAAAAM\/c9U719lTRWU\/s1600\/396342_num989297_600x600.jpg\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Preparing for a marathon, half-marathon, national park trail run, or even a 5km family fun run in Sydney will require getting a few kilometres under your belt. No city in the world compares to the scenic runs that Sydney has on offer. Home to the world&#8217;s biggest natural harbour and beautiful beaches, Sydney has plenty of opportunities to combine your fitness regime with a killer view.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Michelle Bridges, Head Coach Sydney Running Festival says \u201cI love running through the Botanical Gardens and there are some great runs along Rose Bay. I also love doing the Bay Run in Drummoyne and running through Lane Cove National Park for a change of scenery.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">If you&#8217;re not a natural runner, you&#8217;re sure to find a route below that will have you reaching for your running shoes in no time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Harbour Loop: Iron Cove&nbsp;<\/strong>will have your blood pumping with its 7km Bay Run Loop around Iron Cove that takes in the sights of riverside Rozelle, Lilyfield, Haberfield, Five Dock, Rodd Point and Russell Lea. The route is mostly flat and includes running across the Iron Cove Bridge. An official Bay Run race happens each year if you feel like the competitive type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Coastal Run: Bondi to Coogee&nbsp;<\/strong>is the city&#8217;s most popular run. At 14kms the seaside run begins at Bondi Beach and then heads along the coastal path of MacKenzie&#8217;s Bay to Bronte via Tamarama. You&#8217;ll pass Clovelly and Gordon&#8217;s Bay and then voila, suddenly you&#8217;re on Coogee Beach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Sea Eagle Run: Manly to North Head&nbsp;<\/strong>starts from the ferry wharf in Manly and continues down the mall to the beach. Continue along the Esplanade and you&#8217;ll reach the coastal path to Shelly Beach which will take you to a number of secluded lookouts along the cliffs. The oceans views are well worth the 4km journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">Olympic Glory: Olympic Park&nbsp;<\/strong>is home to many major Sydney running events and has limitless running tracks. Free from traffic, the park offers visitors an astounding 640 hectares of man-made and natural attractions. With over 35kms of walking and running trails you&#8217;ll never do the same route twice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Easy West: Parramatta Lakes&nbsp;<\/strong>has three tracks including 1.5km, 2.4km or 4.2km and is considered one of the most significant and beautiful bushland remnants in Western Sydney. With a plethora of native birds, reptiles plus several exotic species of mammals the lake has something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">Go Bush: Lane Cove National Park&nbsp;<\/strong>is an inner-city bush-running track enveloped in eucalyptus and overlooked by Australian native birds including kookaburras and lorikeets. This is the closest you&#8217;ll get to running in the bush this close to the city.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Point Push: Cremore Point Circuit&nbsp;<\/strong>starts at Cremore Point Wharf with a full view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Continue on to MacCallum Poolside and you&#8217;ll be presented with a number of different options, all including a stair challenge at some point.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Pool to Pool: North Sydney&nbsp;<\/strong>kicks off at North Sydney Pool and takes you over the Harbour Bridge chasing the Cahill Expressway eventually arriving at Circular Quay. From here you can easily continue to Mrs. Macquarie&#8217;s Chair and Andrew Boy Charlton Pool. Take a dip for a rewarding run and knock out view<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Two-bay: Rushcutters Bay to Double Bay&nbsp;<\/strong>is an easy 5.5km run along the foreshore which will see you pass Sydney largest marina and whilst enjoying breathtaking views of Garden Island and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; list-style-position: outside; margin: 5px 0px 10px 30px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px 0px 0px; text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\">The Lake Laps: Chipping Norton Lakes&nbsp;<\/strong>is something for the southwest runner. The highlight of the area is the 3.2km Lake Moore run starting at Chauvel Park following the lake&#8217;s scenic foreshore to Haigh Park.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px 10px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">For more information visit Sydney.com or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au\/\" style=\"color: #3c3c3c; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\">www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Described as one of the most scenic and spectacular courses in Australia, the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival is an iconic event on the Sydney calendar. Join in the fun on&nbsp;Sunday, 21 September&nbsp;and enjoy the beautiful sites of Sydney. 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