Our Story
Where it all began.
The story of the Bondi to Manly Ultra begins with one of Sydney’s most spectacular coastal journeys, the Bondi to Manly Walk.
Created as a community initiative, the Walk connects some of the most beautiful public spaces around Sydney Harbour. Spanning 80 kilometres of coastline, harbour trails and national parkland, the route quickly became a favourite among locals exploring their city on foot.
In 2020, shortly after the Walk officially opened, one of Australia’s most renowned ultra runners completed the entire 80km in a single run and the idea for something bigger was born.
What if this remarkable route could become the stage for a world class ultramarathon?
In the years that followed, runners across Sydney began taking on the challenge in their own way. Some tackled sections, others ran the full distance, and completing the Bondi to Manly route quickly became a local badge of honour.
In 2022, that vision came to life with the launch of the Bondi to Manly Ultra.
Created with the support of partners, land managers and multiple levels of government, the event celebrates the extraordinary landscapes that surround Sydney Harbour, from dramatic coastal cliffs and national park trails to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
The Bondi to Manly Ultra celebrates and supports the spectacular Bondi to Manly coastal route and the volunteers and organisations who work to protect and preserve the public land and natural environment around Sydney Harbour.