Trail Running calendar near Cooranbong 2026-2027

Raffertys Coastal Run on July 11, 2026 in Lake Macquarie, NSW offers 12 km, 22 km, 35 km, a kids run and a Triple Trail Challenge. The route travels from lake shore to rugged coastline via Wallarah National Park and Munmorah State Conservat..

A running festival at Wandin Estate in the Hunter Valley offering marathon, half marathon, 10.5 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids event on a 10.55 km vineyard loop with varied terrain and an entry cap of 2,200.

Trail ultra races near Sydney in July 2026 start from St Ives Showground and run through Ku-ring-gai Chase, Garigal National Park and Manly Dam, with marked courses, aid stations, mandatory gear checks and ITRA indexing.

A 24 hour trail running event at Ironwood in Black Hill NSW where runners complete as many laps as possible on a scenic 6.8 km loop with 300 m elevation per lap. Solo 24 hour, solo 12 hour and 24 hour team relay options are available.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Vision Valley in Arcadia with multiple beginner-friendly courses, SPORTident timing, entry categories for adults and students, timing card hire, and a free buddy option for accompanying adults.

Ten Trails of Garigal runs on 6 September 2026 at Acron Oval, St Ives. Runners complete up to ten 5 km laps with a 45 minute cut off per lap. Options include 20 km, 40 km or 50 km.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

A backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop each hour until one remains. Entries include a race shirt, finisher medal and live streaming.

GNW Trail Running Festival on 20 September 2026 offers trail races of roughly 10 km, 30 km and 50 km with measured ascent, descent and set time cutoffs, plus Six Foot Track qualifier status for the 30K and 50K.

A trail running festival on the Great North Walk on 20 September 2026 offering 10K, 30K and 50K races with staged entry periods and fees. The 30K and 50K also act as qualifiers for the 2026 Six Foot Track.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

Bouddi Coastal Run stages coastal trail races in Bouddi National Park at Killcare, Central Coast NSW on 7 November 2026. Distances include 14 km, 21 km and a 1 km kids beach run with marked courses, aid stations and electronic timing.

A trail running event at Acron Oval in St Ives offering 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses through Garigal National Park. The event has been held since 2010 and includes marked routes with support stations.

Trail races at St Ives Showground on bush trails through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. Distances range from 7 km to 30 km, with aid stations, cut-offs and a post race recovery breakfast.

An Australian ultramarathon held Dec 12/13 2026 offering 12 hour and 100k formats, with entries opening in August and race records and recent results maintained through 2024.

A five kilometre foam run at Glenworth Valley with more than 25 obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes a finishers medal, kids free fun zone, water stations and a live DJ.

A trail running event at Bobbin Head in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park offering 12 km, 22 km and 45 km courses plus a Triple Trail Challenge. Routes run mainly on single track with waterside, rainforest and creek crossings.