Trail Running calendar near Blackheath 2026-2027

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 running in Glenbrook National Park with 25 km, 34 km and 42.2 km courses from Euroka Clearing, multiple aid stations and a required 500 ml water capacity.

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.

Trail running festival at Lizard Log, Abbotsbury offering 32, 20, 11, and 6 km on bushland and grass with chip timing and finisher items.

A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids race, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon plus a multi-race Trail Boss challenge.

A 5 km loop in Springwood from St Columba’s College with 3 or 6 hour solo, pair or team options and a mandatory 500 ml water requirement.

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 offering 14 km and 24.7 km out and back courses with mandatory gear and aid station support.

A 5 km obstacle course fun run at Saxony Rd Horsley Park with foam stations, many obstacles, a free kids zone and a festival area.

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 races from Fairmont Resort in Wentworth Falls with **11 km** and **16 km** routes, marked single trails, aid stations, and a mandatory 500 ml water requirement.

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

A 45 km trail event around Mt Solitary in Wentworth Falls, featuring 2515 m climb, technical terrain, aid stations, and a limited early-start option for experienced self-sufficient runners.