Sydney Striders 10K Series 2026

About the Event

The Sydney Striders 10K Series 2026 – Race 5 (Lane Cove) takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:00 AM GMT+10 in Lane Cove National Park on Riverside Drive, Macquarie Park Ryde, NSW, Australia. Sponsored by Pace Athletics, this is the fifth race in a series of 10K road runs held on the first Saturday of each month from February to November, featuring scenic courses around Sydney including Sydney Olympic Park, Lane Cove National Park, and North Head National Park.

Race Component	Start Location	Finish Location	Start Time
Main Race – 10K	Lane Cove National Park Entry	Lane Cove National Park Finish Line	07:00
Early Start Option – 10K	Lane Cove National Park Entry	Lane Cove National Park Finish Line	06:30

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Registration: Visitors aged 15 and over are welcome to enter. Members of the Sydney Striders Road Running Club participate at no cost and do not need to register online.
-- Time Limit: The main race operates with a 60‑minute time limit. A designated early start at 6:30 AM is available for those who prefer a slower pace.
-- Included Benefits: Registration includes access to on‑the‑day prizes, post‑race refreshments, official results, and professional photographs of participants.
-- Series Context: Race 4 of the 10K Series is the Sydney 10, organised by Athletics NSW. Race 5 at Lane Cove continues the monthly calendar running from February through November, excluding May.
-- Course Setting: The Lane Cove course runs entirely within Lane Cove National Park, offering a scenic, traffic‑free road environment.

Route and Atmosphere:

-- Scenic Highlights: The 10K route winds through bushland and along river views within Lane Cove National Park, providing a tranquil natural setting minutes from central Sydney.
-- Terrain Profile: The course features undulating roads with sealed surfaces, suitable for road racing shoes and predictable footing throughout.
-- Support System: Volunteers staff the start and finish areas, with water stations available along the course for all participants.
-- Community: The Sydney Striders series fosters an inclusive atmosphere, welcoming both club members and visitors in a regular monthly racing community.

The Sydney Striders 10K Series 2026 – Race 5 at Lane Cove combines an accurately measured 10K road race with the natural beauty of a national park, offering a consistent, welcoming event for runners of all backgrounds in the Sydney running calendar.

Races Offered

Visitors & Non Members

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

timer

07:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in North Ryde.

thermostat Temperature

7.1° / 16.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.9° / 14.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:57

nightlight Sunset

16:53

About North Ryde

Learn more about the host city, North Ryde.

North Ryde is a suburb located in the Northern Sydney region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. North Ryde is located 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Ryde.