Trail Running calendar near Katoomba 2025-2026

Six Foot Track Marathon is a 45-kilometer trail race in the Blue Mountains, running from the Explorer’s Marked Tree near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. Established in 1984, it covers the entire Six Foot Track. The event is not-for-profit, with all profits donated to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Ser..

The Hounslow Classic is an epic trail running event set in the stunning Grose Valley Wilderness near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Known for its brutal climbs, steep technical terrain, and breathtaking sandstone cliffs, the race offers runners jaw-dropping views and challenging course..

Sydney’s Backyard Ultra takes place at St Ives Showground, Australia. It uses the Backyard Ultra format: runners complete a 6.71 km loop every hour on the hour, with the race continuing until only one competitor remains. Each lap includes about 34 meters of elevation gain.The course is marked the da..

Parklands TRAIL Running Festival takes place at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands, Abbotsbury, NSW, marking Race Hub Australia’s first trail race. Four off-road distances—32 km, 20 km, 11 km, and 6 km—guide runners through bushland trails, soft grass, and rolling, undulating terrain. The course..

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..

Born To Run Festival is a trail running event held in Portland, New South Wales, at The Foundations—the historic Portland Cement Works site in the heart of town. The festival offers four race options: 2 km for kids, 5 km, 10 km, and a Half Marathon, plus a Trail Boss challenge that combines all thre..

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..

Set in Euroka Clearing within Glenbrook National Park, the Glenbrook Marathon offers a true trail-running experience in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. The event features three course options: 25 km, 34 km, and the full marathon, all on single-track and fire trails with challenging climbs and s..

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..

Running Wild’s Narrow Neck Night Run is a trail race at Narrowneck Lookout in Katoomba. The event offers two distances: 14 km and 24.7 km (about 25 km). The out-and-back course starts at the Lookout and follows the Narrowneck Firetrail with no turns, finishing back at the Lookout Carpark.Runners enj..

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..

Blue Goat Backyard Marathon (BGBM) is staged at Blue Mountains Fitness’ Blue Goat Backyard in Mount Victoria, NSW, Australia. The 7th edition offers a wide range of distances to suit all abilities: 5 km, 10.5 km, Half Marathon, 30 km, Marathon, 50 km, and the Last One Standing Endurance Run. Most ev..

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..

Lithgow Ridgy-Didge Trail Run Festival is staged by Blue Mountains Fitness at Hassans Walls Reserve, Lithgow, NSW. Now in its fifth edition, the festival offers multiple distances: 5km, 10km, 22km, 30km, 42.2km Marathon, and 50km Ultramarathon, plus a 1.6km kids race. The 50km Ultra shares the same..

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is Australia's premier trail running event held in the scenic Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The event features multiple race distances catering to various abilities, including a 161.5 km Miler, 100.8 km, 50.8 km, 22 km, and 12.6 km races, plus a 1 km ki..