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Running Tracks and Paths in New South Wales

Running tracks and paths in New South Wales by city, council area or suburb, with AusPlay participation figures for New South Wales.

running tracks and paths listed in New South Wales
67
of NSW residents aged 15+ went running or jogging in 2025
15.6%
people aged 15+ in NSW
1.10m

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AusPlay January to December 2025

Running Participation in New South Wales

of New South Wales residents aged 15 and over went running or jogging in 2025Australia: 16.5%
15.6%
people aged 15 and over in New South WalesMargin of error about 51,000 either way
1.10million
children aged 0 to 14 in organised running outside school hours3.2% of children aged 0 to 14
49,000
people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser4.8% of people aged 15 and over
339,000
Participation rate, 2025New South WalesAustralia
People aged 15 and over15.6%16.5%
Males aged 15 and over18.2%19.0%
Females aged 15 and over13.1%14.2%
Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours)3.2%3.1%

Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Running/jogging. State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures

Also Listed in Central Coast and Newcastle

Bike S1 Throsby Foreshore to Merewether Baths

Open to the public

Carrington NSW 2294

  • Shared path

No further details listed

R1-05 To Pelican Foreshore

Open to the public

Pelican NSW 2281

  • Shared path

No further details listed

R1-07 Fernleigh Awabakal Track to Belmont South Foreshore

Open to the public

Belmont South NSW 2280

  • Shared path

No further details listed

Running Tracks and Paths by Council Area

The 20 council areas with the most running tracks and paths listed.

The Hills6
Blacktown5
Fairfield5
Bathurst4
Liverpool4
Penrith4
Shoalhaven4
Wollongong3
Cumberland3
Sydney2
Lithgow2
Canada Bay2
Parramatta2
Wagga Wagga2
Lake Macquarie2
Weddin1
Lismore1
Shellharbour1
Bayside (NSW)1
Tweed1

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