Trail Running calendar near Blue Mountains 2026-2027

Experience a unique 21.1 km trail run through the eucalypt forests of Bidjigal Reserve this Good Friday. This limited edition event features rugged terrain, scenic creek crossings, and a cozy post race BBQ for 350 participants.

Trail races of 12 km, 22 km and 45 km start and finish at Bobbin Head, running on single track through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Courses include waterside sections, rainforest and creek crossings about 30 minutes from central Sydney.

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with guided training runs through the Blue Mountains National Park. Explore the actual race course with experienced guides in various pace groups across distances from 20km to 45km.

The Grand Cliff Top Race will take place in Katoomba on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run 18 kilometers.

An endurance race at St Ives Showground where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop every hour until one person remains, with included race shirt, photos, a finishers medal, and live YouTube streaming.

Prepare for Ultra Trail Australia with a guided training run through the Blue Mountains. Choose between 20km, 34km, or 45km routes with experienced pace groups and technical stair training.

Event Overview The Mt Solitary Ultra is a 45 km trail running event in the Blue Mountains. The course is described as encompassing elements that make trail running exciting, including fast downhill fire and single trails, challenging uphill..

Join guided training runs in the Blue Mountains to prepare for Ultra Trail Australia. Experience the actual race stairs and trails with professional coaches in three different pace groups for distances between 11 and 24 km.

Experience the world class trails of the Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba. This premier trail running festival offers distances ranging from 11 km to a 100 mile ultra through stunning World Heritage listed landscapes.

Test your limits at Dragle Farm with a military inspired obstacle course through rainforests and mud. Choose from 5km to 15km distances or take on the 12 hour Enduro challenge in a festival atmosphere.

Experience the natural beauty of Lake Parramatta Reserve in this 21 km single lap trail race featuring technical tracks, scenic waterfalls, and lakeside views within the heart of Sydney.

Experience a scenic community running festival at Lake Gillawarna with distances ranging from 3km to a half marathon. Enjoy paved paths through beautiful wetlands and earn a finishers medal in this all ages event.

Experience genuine trail running through the wild bushland of Sydney in the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Parks. Choose between 30km, 50km, or 100km distances starting just minutes from the city center.

Experience the only trail running event in the Hawkesbury at the Burralow Bush Run. Choose from 1.5km, 16km, or 34km courses through beautiful national park fire trails while supporting local Rural Fire Service brigades.

Event Format Ten Trails of Garigal is a timed trail running event consisting of a 5-kilometer loop. Participants can choose to run multiple laps, with specific named categories available: 20 km (4 laps), 40 km (8 laps), or the full 50 km (1..

A multi-day trail running event near Blackheath featuring a 42 km marathon, a 17 km race and a kids event. Routes include cliff top trails, canyon sections and steep technical terrain with scenic viewpoints over the Grose Valley.

Three monthly trail race meetings at St Ives Showground in Sept, Oct and Nov 2026 offer 7 km, 10.5 km, 24 km and a 30 km course. Single races and multi-race bundles are available with staged pricing.

Explore Western Sydney Parklands on a scenic trail run. Choose from four distances, from 6 km to 32 km, on a course of bushland tracks and soft grass. All finishers get a medal and snacks, with professional timing for every runner.

Experience the Great North Walk through three trail distances ranging from 10km to 50km. This event provides official qualifying opportunities for the Six Foot Track race amidst significant elevation gain.

Explore the trails of the Great North Walk in this September festival. Choose from three distances: a 10K, a 30K, or a challenging 50K ultra. The 30K and 50K races can also be used to qualify for the Six Foot Track Marathon.