Trail Running calendar near Blackheath 2026-2027

Orienteering at Lake Parramatta with beginner friendly courses, electronic timing and map options for solo, group or family participation near Illawong Drive.

Trail training from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park: an 18 km return route with steep stairs, single track and significant elevation, plus an 11 km option.

Guided training on the Hounslow 17 km Blue Mountains course with steep terrain, stairs, pace groups and optional extra distance.

Trail marathon in Glenbrook National Park with 25 km, 34 km and 42.2 km courses, aid stations, mandatory 500 ml water rule and a 400-runner limit.

Saturday Orienteering Series event at Vision Valley on 22 August 2026 offering Warm Up, Short Line, Long Line and Score courses with SPORTident timing and entry options.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

A weekend of Blue Mountains trail races around Blackheath featuring steep, technical ridge and canyon trails. Options include a 17 km cliff-top route and a marathon that extends to the Pinnacles and Perrys Lookdown.

A trail running event at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands offering 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses, chip timing and finisher medals. Car access and parking are provided and volunteers receive event benefits.

Trail running festival in Portland NSW on October 3, 2026, with half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, a 2 km kids race and a Trail Boss challenge.

A 5 km loop lap race in Springwood offering 3 or 6 hour solo and team formats with timed laps and on-course aid stations.

Trail running near Sydney through bushland and sandstone escarpments with two race options, event amenities, and free race photos.

A multi-distance trail event in the backyard of Blue Mountains Fitness offering 5 km to 50 km options plus a Last One Standing hourly 5 km format. The course is well marked, water is available at checkpoints, and entries are limited to 200.

Night trail run from Narrowneck Lookout with out-and-back 14 km and 24.7 km courses, aid stations, mandatory gear requirements and a 400 participant limit.

A 5K obstacle course fun run in Horsley Park with foam, over 25 obstacles, a kids zone, festival vendors and family and group registration options.

A three hour loop challenge at Knapsack Reserve in Glenbrook featuring 1.3 km out-and-back loops on accessible trails with views over the Penrith Valley.

Trail running at Wentworth Falls on 14 February 2027 offering 21 km and 10 km out-and-back courses with significant elevation and a river crossing.

Trail running in Pennant Hills NSW on 28 February 2027 with 6.5 km, 12 km and 17 km courses, kids athletics and an event village offering food, performers and retail stalls.

A 45 km trail marathon across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves, held since 1984 with proceeds supporting the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.

Trail running festival at Hassans Walls near Lithgow with races from 1.6 km to 50 km across ridges and scenic lookout views.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running festival in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, held from 13 to 16 May 2027. It offers races from 1 km to 161.1 km across World Heritage listed terrain.