2026 City 2 Surf- online training program

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City2Surf Beginner Path

17-Week Run-Ready Program

Never run before? No problem. This is your step-by-step plan to go from zero → City2Surf finish line — safely, confidently, and without feeling overwhelmed.

✅ Designed for complete beginners
✅ Walk/run progression (no pressure)
✅ Builds fitness, endurance + confidence
✅ Includes mobility & strength support
✅ Prepares you to transition into the 10-week City2Surf specific plan

Your bucket-list run starts here.

Start the 17-Week Beginner Path (Begins 1 Feb 2026)
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Race timing results for Victoria Mravcova in the Sun-Herald City2Surf event, showing official time of 1 hour, 45 minutes, and 57 seconds, with split times and activity details.

City2Surf Race Plan

10-Week Specific Program

Already running 5km–10km? This plan is for you.
Train specifically for City2Surf with the exact workouts that build strength for hills, endurance for the distance, and confidence for race day.

✅ Hill training + strength integration
✅ Long run progression for 14km
✅ Race-pace workouts
✅ Home mobility + injury prevention
✅ Race week taper included

Train smart. Run strong. Enjoy the finish line.

Join the 10-Week City2Surf Plan (Begins 31 May 2026)