Trail Running calendar near Bondi 2025-2026

Coastal Classic is a 30km trail run from Otford to Bundeena in the Royal National Park, New South Wales. The route snakes along one of Australia’s most stunning coastal tracks, combining rocky climbs, sandy beaches, cliff-tops, bushland, rainforest and steep hill inclines. Runners are treated to pan..

Now in its 18th year, Beachside Dash is a Sydney staple held at Depena Reserve, Russell Avenue, Dolls Point, NSW. The event offers professionally timed races across 2km, 5km and 10km distances, with the 10km as two laps of the 5km course. A foreshore-out-and-back 2km dash suits juniors, while 5km an..

The Kokoda Challenge in Sydney is a demanding team endurance event held in the Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, starting from Helensburgh. Participants can choose from three distances: 18km, 48km, or 96km, with the longest distance honoring the original Kokoda Track in Papua New Guin..

Sydney's Backyard Ultra is an endurance race at St Ives Showground, Sydney, Australia. Runners tackle a 6.71 km loop, with 34 meters of elevation, every hour, on the hour, and are eliminated if they don’t finish or start a loop. The format continues until only one competitor remains.The course is fu..

Great North Walk Trail Running Festival is held at Patonga Wharf, Patonga on NSW’s Central Coast, along the Great North Walk. The event offers three trail distances: 10K (actual ~9.6km), 30K (≈29.2km), and 50K (≈50.3km), with ascent of 329m, 770m and 1,485m respectively. It emphasizes a festival atm..

The Great North Walk (GNW) Trail Running Festival is a scenic trail running event held in Australia, featuring three race distances: 10K, 30K, and 50K. The courses offer challenging elevation profiles, with total ascents ranging from 329m in the 10K to 1,485m in the 50K, covering distances up to 50...

Sydney Trail Series returns to St Ives Oval for Spring 2025, offering monthly trail races at St Ives Showground on Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW. The series features short, medium and long course options at each event, with distances including around 12km and 24km in select races. The atmosphere is fr..

Parklands Trail Running Festival takes place at Lizard Log in the Western Sydney Parklands (Abbotsbury, NSW). The event offers four off-road distances: 32 km, 20 km, 11 km, and 6 km, on a scenic, nature-filled course that threads through bushland trails, soft grass, and rolling, undulating terrain w..

Sydney Trail Marathon is a trail running event in the Sydney region organized by 180 Cadence. It offers two races on the October long weekend: STM 42, a 42 km trail marathon with +887 m / -887 m, and STM 21, a 21 km trail course with +445 m / -445 m. The event aims for a world-class experience with..

The Great NOSH Footrace is an annual trail running event held in Middle Harbour, Sydney. It offers four distances: the Classic 14km from Lindfield to Forestville, the XL NOSH 30km from Forestville to Lindfield and back, plus a 5km NOSH Fling and a 3km NOSH Dash, all on off-road trails. The 50th edit..

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is a night-time trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This 21 km point-to-point course starts at Golden Jubilee Field and finishes at St Ives Showground, with an elevation gain of 556 m. Runners navigate flowing single tracks, technical climb..

The Bondi to Manly Ultra is an 80-kilometre urban ultra race that runs from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach around Sydney Harbour. The Ultra option is run solo, with relay formats available for 2 x 40km and 4 x 20km teams. The course starts at Bondi Pavilion and follows the Bondi to Manly walking track,..

Bare Creek Trail Run 2025 takes place at Acron Oval, St Ives, NSW, Australia, offering four distances to suit all abilities. Participants can choose from a 2km Dash, a 6km family walk/run, or take on 12km or 20km trails through Garigal National Park. The event promotes a welcoming, friendly atmosphe..

The Bouddi Coastal Run is a trail running event held along the scenic Bouddi coastline in Australia. It offers multiple race distances including a 21km and 14km course for adults, a 14km junior race for ages 11-16, and a 1km Kids Beach Run for children aged 5-12. The event features fully marked cour..

Sri Chinmoy Sydney Series culminates with the Royal National Park event, a trail-running finale south of Sydney. The Royal National Park Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10km and 5km Trail Runs take place around Fig Tree Flat near Audley, with runners weaving through pristine forest on scenic trail loops. T..

Narrabeen Allnighter is an Australian ultramarathon staged in Narrabeen. The event offers a 12-hour race and a 100-kilometer ultra, organized as an overnight event. The 2025 edition is planned for December 13–14, with entry openings announced for August on the organizers' site.Past years provide liv..

Whale Rock Trail Run takes place in Pennant Hills, New South Wales, amid the scenic trails of Lane Cove National Park. The event offers a 6.5-kilometer fun run and a 17-kilometer challenge, plus dedicated kids athletics activities, creating a family-friendly, community-focused atmosphere. The course..

The Jabulani Challenge is a trail running event held in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, NSW, just 30 minutes from Sydney. It offers three race distances—12km, 22km, and 45km—catering to all levels from beginners to experienced trail runners. The course features diverse terrain including single-trac..