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SMC Road Race Series - Race 8

Name: SMC Road Race Series - Race 8
Start: 2026-04-27
End: 2026-04-27
Location: Sydney, New South Wales

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location_on New South Wales

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calendar_today 27 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Embrace the crisp autumn air and community spirit at SMC Road Race Series - Race 8 on April 27, 2026. This beloved Sydney running tradition, organised entirely by volunteers, welcomes participants of every pace to Long Street Park in Smithfield for professionally chip-timed distances from a 2km kids' dash to the classic 21.1km half marathon. More than a competition, it's a celebration of accessibility and personal achievement in the sport, where the only requirement is the desire to run. Experience the unique warmth of a grassroots event where encouraging volunteers, accurate results, and shared post-race camaraderie forge lasting connections. Whether you're closing your season with a final PB or starting your running journey, this race offers the perfect, no-pressure environment to challenge yourself. Secure your place in a series where every finisher is a winner and the true prize is being part of Sydney’s running family.

Races Offered

10K

Apr 27, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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117 days remaining

5K

Apr 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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117 days remaining

Half Marathon

Apr 27, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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117 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Sydney.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.8° / 21.6°

wb_sunny 12.3° / 20.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.9 /

water_drop 78.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.8° / 21.6°

wb_sunny 12.3° / 20.7°

air 11.9 km/h

water_drop 78.6%

About Sydney

Sydney is the Harbour City, and is the oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The gateway to Australia, it lies on the deepest natural harbour in the world and stretches for 140 kilometres.