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District by district The best 5 km run that starts in each of 30
districts across Sydney, and where it ranks in the city.
Cumberland City Council Ranked from 92 routes across 4 starts 27 From Regents Park
The best
5 km run in Cumberland City Council,
27th of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.4 kmabout 32 min 51 m up35% through nature
Starts at Regents Park station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 35% median 39%
Quiet streets 86% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 0.7 km
Away from traffic 97% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Cumberland City Council October 2026 From Granville , 18.2 km
Fairfield City Council Ranked from 209 routes across 10 starts 4 Cowpasture Rd after Bossley Rd
4 From Cowpasture Rd after Bossley Rd
The best
5 km run in Fairfield City Council,
fourth of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.7 kmabout 28 min 59 m up99% through nature
Starts at Cowpasture Rd after Bossley Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 99% median 39%
Quiet streets 69% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.7 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 25% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Fairfield City Council October 2026 From Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands , 4.3 km
Blacktown City Council Ranked from 81 routes across 4 starts 28 From Riverstone
The best
5 km run in Blacktown City Council,
28th of 30 districts in Sydney.
7.6 kmabout 46 min 74 m up21% through nature20% unpaved
Starts at Riverstone station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 21% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 0.8 km
Away from traffic 94% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Blacktown City Council October 2026 From Doonside , 8.7 km
City of Parramatta Council Ranked from 101 routes across 4 starts 5 From Childrens Hospital
The best
5 km run in City of Parramatta Council,
fifth of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.7 kmabout 28 min 45 m up83% through nature
Starts at Childrens Hospital station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 83% median 39%
Quiet streets 91% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.0 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 10% median 0%
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Previous best runs in City of Parramatta Council October 2026 From Prince Alfred Square , 3.3 km
Strathfield Municipal Council Ranked from 239 routes across 9 starts 6 Underwood Rd opp Coleman Av
6 From Underwood Rd opp Coleman Av
The best
5 km run in Strathfield Municipal Council,
sixth of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.3 kmabout 26 min 13 m up100% through nature
Starts at Underwood Rd opp Coleman Av bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 100% median 39%
Quiet streets 64% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.3 km
Away from traffic 94% median 85%
Views 44% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Strathfield Municipal Council October 2026 From Underwood Rd opp Coleman Av , 4.3 km
Liverpool City Council Ranked from 234 routes across 10 starts 17 Frederick Rd opp Cecil Hills High School
17 From Frederick Rd opp Cecil Hills High School
The best
5 km run in Liverpool City Council,
17th of 30 districts in Sydney.
3.9 kmabout 23 min 15 m up83% through nature
Starts at Frederick Rd opp Cecil Hills High School bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 83% median 39%
Quiet streets 64% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 3.2 km
Away from traffic 98% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Liverpool City Council October 2026 From Frederick Rd opp Cecil Hills High School , 3.9 km
Council of the City of Ryde Ranked from 256 routes across 10 starts 12 Delhi Rd opp North Ryde Station
12 From Delhi Rd opp North Ryde Station
The best
5 km run in Council of the City of Ryde,
12th of 30 districts in Sydney.
7.5 kmabout 45 min 76 m up85% through nature57% unpaved
Starts at Delhi Rd opp North Ryde Station bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 85% median 39%
Quiet streets 84% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 6.4 km
Away from traffic 99% median 85%
Views 38% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Council of the City of Ryde October 2026 From Delhi Rd opp North Ryde Station , 7.5 km
Canterbury-Bankstown Council Ranked from 104 routes across 4 starts 25 From Campsie
The best
5 km run in Canterbury-Bankstown Council,
25th of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.4 kmabout 26 min 22 m up58% through nature
Starts at Campsie metro station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 58% median 39%
Quiet streets 90% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 1.9 km
Away from traffic 82% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Canterbury-Bankstown Council October 2026 From Campsie , 14.7 km
Penrith City Council Ranked from 188 routes across 10 starts 15 From Nepean St at River Rd
The best
5 km run in Penrith City Council,
15th of 30 districts in Sydney.
6.9 kmabout 41 min 12 m up90% through nature
Starts at Nepean St at River Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 90% median 39%
Quiet streets 85% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.3 km
Away from traffic 99% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Penrith City Council October 2026 From Taylor Rd opp Smeeton Rd , 5.1 km
City of Canada Bay Council Ranked from 222 routes across 10 starts 11 Henley Marine Dr at Brent St
11 From Henley Marine Dr at Brent St
The best
5 km run in City of Canada Bay Council,
11th of 30 districts in Sydney.
7.2 kmabout 43 min 70 m up89% through nature
Starts at Henley Marine Dr at Brent St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 89% median 39%
Quiet streets 66% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 6.5 km
Away from traffic 99% median 85%
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Previous best runs in City of Canada Bay Council October 2026 From Rhodes , 11.9 km
Burwood Council Ranked from 271 routes across 10 starts 21 Coronation Pde after Tangarra St
21 From Coronation Pde after Tangarra St
The best
5 km run in Burwood Council,
21st of 30 districts in Sydney.
3.5 kmabout 21 min 27 m up83% through nature
Starts at Coronation Pde after Tangarra St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 83% median 39%
Quiet streets 88% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 1.9 km
Away from traffic 99% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Burwood Council October 2026 From Burwood , 11.7 km
The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill Ranked from 99 routes across 6 starts 19 Pittwater Rd at Ryde Rd
19 From Pittwater Rd at Ryde Rd
The best
5 km run in The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill,
19th of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.8 kmabout 29 min 93 m up78% through nature59% unpaved
Starts at Pittwater Rd at Ryde Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 78% median 39%
Quiet streets 89% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 3.8 km
Away from traffic 95% median 85%
Views 15% median 0%
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Previous best runs in The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill October 2026 From High St after Pittwater Rd , 4.5 km
Ku-ring-gai Council Ranked from 198 routes across 10 starts 10 Mona Vale Rd after Kitchener St
10 From Mona Vale Rd after Kitchener St
The best
5 km run in Ku-ring-gai Council,
tenth of 30 districts in Sydney.
8.1 kmabout 49 min 214 m up88% through nature69% unpaved
Starts at Mona Vale Rd after Kitchener St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 88% median 39%
Quiet streets 96% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 7.1 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 14% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Ku-ring-gai Council October 2026 From Mona Vale Rd after Kitchener St , 8.1 km
Lane Cove Municipal Council Ranked from 192 routes across 10 starts 26 From 337 Burns Bay Rd
The best
5 km run in Lane Cove Municipal Council,
26th of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.5 kmabout 27 min 121 m up64% through nature36% unpaved
Starts at 337 Burns Bay Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 64% median 39%
Quiet streets 89% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 2.1 km
Away from traffic 94% median 85%
Views 19% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Lane Cove Municipal Council October 2026 From Pacific Hwy before Christie St , 9.1 km
Inner West Council Ranked from 173 routes across 7 starts 13 From Tempe
The best
5 km run in Inner West Council,
13th of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.6 kmabout 33 min 54 m up76% through nature34% unpaved
Starts at Tempe station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 76% median 39%
Quiet streets 88% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 2.8 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 24% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Inner West Council October 2026 From Tempe , 4.7 km
Georges River Council Ranked from 22 routes across 1 start 29 From Hurstville
The only
5 km run in Georges River Council,
29th of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.7 kmabout 28 min 57 m up31% through nature
Starts at Hurstville station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 31% median 39%
Quiet streets 92% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 0.5 km
Away from traffic 85% median 85%
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Willoughby City Council Ranked from 201 routes across 10 starts 22 Denawen Park, Neerim Rd
22 From Denawen Park, Neerim Rd
The best
5 km run in Willoughby City Council,
22nd of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.7 kmabout 28 min 133 m up71% through nature49% unpaved
Starts at Denawen Park, Neerim Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 71% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 2.8 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 19% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Willoughby City Council October 2026 From Deepwater Rd before Denawen Av , 4.6 km
North Sydney Council Ranked from 142 routes across 8 starts 23 Amherst St after Miller St
23 From Amherst St after Miller St
The best
5 km run in North Sydney Council,
23rd of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.2 kmabout 31 min 121 m up71% through nature31% unpaved
Starts at Amherst St after Miller St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 71% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 3.2 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 19% median 0%
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Previous best runs in North Sydney Council October 2026 From Amherst St after Miller St , 5.3 km
City of Sydney Ranked from 63 routes across 3 starts 14 From Wynyard
The best
5 km run in City of Sydney,
14th of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.5 kmabout 27 min 47 m up66% through nature
Starts at Wynyard station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 66% median 39%
Quiet streets 65% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 2.7 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 39% median 0%
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Previous best runs in City of Sydney October 2026 From Wynyard , 4.2 km
Bayside Council Ranked from 108 routes across 4 starts 9 From Turrella
The best
5 km run in Bayside Council,
ninth of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.5 kmabout 33 min 58 m up76% through nature35% unpaved
Starts at Turrella station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 76% median 39%
Quiet streets 88% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 3.6 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 23% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Bayside Council October 2026 From Turrella , 5.8 km
The Hills Shire Council Ranked from 205 routes across 10 starts 8 Doran Dr opp Hills Showground Station
8 From Doran Dr opp Hills Showground Station
The best
5 km run in The Hills Shire Council,
eighth of 30 districts in Sydney.
4.6 kmabout 28 min 61 m up96% through nature26% unpaved
Starts at Doran Dr opp Hills Showground Station bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 96% median 39%
Quiet streets 90% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.4 km
Away from traffic 98% median 85%
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Previous best runs in The Hills Shire Council October 2026 From Doran Dr opp Hills Showground Station , 4.6 km
Mosman Municipal Council Ranked from 126 routes across 8 starts 16 Raglan St at Muston St
16 From Raglan St at Muston St
The best
5 km run in Mosman Municipal Council,
16th of 30 districts in Sydney.
6.3 kmabout 38 min 160 m up79% through nature
Starts at Raglan St at Muston St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 79% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.0 km
Away from traffic 95% median 85%
Views 54% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Mosman Municipal Council October 2026 From Moruben Rd at Awaba St , 10.0 km
The Council of the Shire of Hornsby Ranked from 99 routes across 4 starts 24 From Beecroft
The best
5 km run in The Council of the Shire of Hornsby,
24th of 30 districts in Sydney.
3.3 kmabout 20 min 67 m up64% through nature28% unpaved
Starts at Beecroft station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 64% median 39%
Quiet streets 86% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 1.3 km
Away from traffic 94% median 85%
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Previous best runs in The Council of the Shire of Hornsby October 2026 From Asquith , 22.6 km
Camden Council Ranked from 218 routes across 10 starts 20 Narellan Rd after Mt Annan Dr
20 From Narellan Rd after Mt Annan Dr
The best
5 km run in Camden Council,
20th of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.9 kmabout 36 min 72 m up90% through nature12% unpaved
Starts at Narellan Rd after Mt Annan Dr bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 90% median 39%
Quiet streets 69% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.9 km
Away from traffic 81% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Camden Council October 2026 From Narellan Rd after Mt Annan Dr , 5.9 km
Campbelltown City Council Ranked from 19 routes across 2 starts 30 From Campbelltown
The best
5 km run in Campbelltown City Council,
30th of 30 districts in Sydney.
6.0 kmabout 36 min 55 m up23% through nature
Starts at Campbelltown station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 23% median 39%
Quiet streets 65% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 0.4 km
Away from traffic 88% median 85%
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Previous best runs in Campbelltown City Council October 2026 From Campbelltown , 19.7 km
Woollahra Municipal Council Ranked from 206 routes across 9 starts 18 Woollahra Shops, Moncur St
18 Centennial Park
The best
5 km run in Woollahra Municipal Council,
18th of 30 districts in Sydney.
6.2 kmabout 37 min 76 m up83% through nature53% unpaved
Starts at Woollahra Shops, Moncur St bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 83% median 39%
Quiet streets 94% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.1 km
Away from traffic 95% median 85%
Views 10% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Woollahra Municipal Council October 2026 Centennial Park , 6.2 km
Sutherland Shire Council Ranked from 160 routes across 8 starts 1 Royal National Park
The best
5 km run in Sutherland Shire Council, and the best in Sydney.
5.4 kmabout 32 min 151 m up100% through nature83% unpaved
Starts at Royal National Park station.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 100% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.4 km
Away from traffic 94% median 85%
Views 70% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Sutherland Shire Council October 2026 Royal National Park , 5.4 km
Northern Beaches Council Ranked from 247 routes across 10 starts 3 North Head Scenic Dr opp Quarantine Station
3 From North Head Scenic Dr opp Quarantine Station
The best
5 km run in Northern Beaches Council,
third of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.3 kmabout 32 min 115 m up100% through nature31% unpaved
Starts at North Head Scenic Dr opp Quarantine Station bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 100% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.3 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 45% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Northern Beaches Council October 2026 From Stuart St at Cove Av , 6.5 km
Waverley Council Ranked from 262 routes across 10 starts 7 Queens Park Rd at O'Sullivan Lane
7 Centennial Park
The best
5 km run in Waverley Council,
seventh of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.2 kmabout 31 min 48 m up93% through nature25% unpaved
Starts at Queens Park Rd at O'Sullivan Lane bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 93% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 4.8 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 54% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Waverley Council October 2026 Centennial Park , 5.2 km
Randwick City Council Ranked from 271 routes across 10 starts 2 Centennial Park Main Gate, Darley Rd
2 Centennial Park
The best
5 km run in Randwick City Council,
second of 30 districts in Sydney.
5.0 kmabout 30 min 34 m up100% through nature47% unpaved
Starts at Centennial Park Main Gate, Darley Rd bus stop.
How it compares with the median run in Sydney
Through nature 100% median 39%
Quiet streets 100% median 87%
Starts near a station at the station
Longest nature stretch 5.0 km
Away from traffic 100% median 85%
Views 50% median 0%
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Previous best runs in Randwick City Council October 2026 Centennial Park , 5.0 km