17 Miles in Sydney: Running Through Aussie Paradise

Sydney offers abundant running opportunities, including more than 170 run clubs and a wide range of protected coastal trails such as Bondi-to-Coogee and Spit-to-Manly. Urban parks like Centennial Parklands add more options for different workout styles. A famous bridge also provides a recognizable running target. The city supports runners of all levels, and jet lag can help visitors wake early and start workouts naturally around 4 or 5 a.m. Staying near Clovelly and using local hotel options can make it easier to begin running quickly, with the Clovelly Hotel known locally as “the Cloey.”

"Welcome to 17 Miles, a travel series built on one core belief: the best way to know a city is to run through it. Whether you're a serious marathoner, business traveler or hungover wedding guest desperate to sweat it out, we've personally mapped the best routes - and scouted the right pit stops to match."

"No surprise then, that the running boom is alive and thriving Down Under. There are over 170 run clubs in Sydney, which is a lot even for a city as sprawling as Mexico City and Paris. Sydneysiders are hilariously spoiled for protected coastal trails, from the iconic Bondi-to-Coogee in the Eastern Suburbs, to Spit-to-Manly in the north. There are urban parks, too, including the historic Centennial Parklands. Oh, and there's a pretty famous bridge you can run over."

"But Sydney is running nirvana for all levels. If you ever make a pilgrimage to the sparkling capital of New South Wales, you'd better pack a pair of runners. Fortunately, the jet lag works in your favor. Assuming you rally through day one (it gets really hard after 4 p.m.) you'll wake up naturally on day two around 4 or 5 a.m. Get out of bed and go blend in. G'day, g'day."

"Where is it: Clovelly, Eastern Suburbs What works: I have stayed in eight of the 14 rooms at The Clovelly Hotel, which locals affectionately refer to as "the Cloey." My fiance, Xanthe, grew up in Sydney and we stay here over Christmas break. I'm not saying that staying in 57% of a hotel's rooms is a prerequis"

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