Parramatta Race Series
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Event overview
The Parramatta Race Series - Race 1 takes place on 29 March 2026 at George Kendall Riverside Park in Ermington, NSW. The event uses flat courses that run adjacent to the Parramatta River along the Parramatta Valley Cycleway between George Kendall Riverside Park and Western Sydney University. All finishers receive a themed 2026 Parramatta Race medal, a finisher certificate, post-race snacks and sponsor giveaways. A photographer will be on course and photos will be posted after the race.
Distances, timing and entries
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km Family Dash
All distances are chip timed by Multisport Australia. There is no cut off time for the 2 km, 5 km or 10 km. The Half Marathon has a cut off time of 3.5 hours. Early, standard and late entry prices vary by distance; price ranges are: Half Marathon $90–$115, 10 km $55–$75, 5 km $38–$55, 2 km $25–$40. Race bibs are printed three weeks before the event and posted two weeks before the event; to have a name on a bib register at least three weeks before the race. For the 2 km Family Dash an accompanying adult can run for an additional $10; the accompanying adult will not be timed and will not receive a finisher medal.
There will be pedestrians and cyclists on the shared paths; participants are asked to pay attention to others and avoid using earphones. Volunteers receive a race T-shirt, free entry to a future race (up to $60), free morning coffee and a post-event breakfast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
