The most iconic mass participation sporting event in the Northern Territory will return with the traditional 4 events in 2026:
A NEW NT City2Surf course, starting on the Darwin Esplanade and finishing at Mindil Beach Reserve.
Learn more >Perfect for young, old and newcomers to running. Run or walk and experience the finish line high! Choose from the 4km run or 4km walk.
Learn more >Get training kids! Complete our Marathon4Kids program and become a mini-marathoner on race day.
Learn more >The NT City2Surf is committed to being a sustainable event.
A FREE charter bus will operate before the event, running from the finish line precinct at Mindil Beach Reserve to the Esplanade.
Participants in the 13km event are encouraged to park at Mindil Beach Reserve and use this pre-event charter bus to travel to the start line on the Esplanade.
By reducing the number of individual vehicle trips, we can help lower the event’s overall carbon footprint.
First bus departs Mindil Beach reserve at 5.15am, subsequent buses will leave at 15min intervals (approx), until 6.15am.