Trail Running calendar near Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 2025-2026

We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 kilometers of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join the Narrabeen Allnighter 2025, an iconic Australian ultramarathon with a 12 hour endurance challenge and a 100k race on Dec 13 and 14. Expect night running, ocean views and a lively community vibe.

January 2026

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

Hit the trails at Manly Dam in summer 2026 with the Sydney Trail Series, three monthly races on 18 Jan, 22 Feb and 22 Mar. Choose from 9, 11, 20 or 30 km courses and pick single or bundle entries for a season of scenic trail running.

February 2026

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

March 2026

Scenic trails through Lane Cove National Park at Whale Rock Trail Run in Pennant Hills, with 6.5 km and 17 km options plus kids events. Enjoy an event village with food trucks, live music and family fun while supporting Gotcha4Life.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

April 2026

Run the Jabulani Challenge in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park, just 30 minutes from Sydney, along waterside, rainforest and sandstone single track trails. Choose 12 km, 22 km, 45 km or the Triple Trail Challenge from Bobbin Head.

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Take on the Mt Solitary Ultra, a scenic but savage 45 km trail around the Jamison Valley with a traverse of Mt Solitary, steep technical sections and big climbs. Entries are limited so book early for this iconic Blue Mountains challenge.

July 2026

Raffertys Coastal Run at Lake Macquarie features coastal bushland trails with lake and ocean views. Choose 12, 22 or 36 km plus kids and challenge options and expect varied terrain with creek crossings and muddy slippery sections.

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September 2026

Take on the Coastal Classic 30 km from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park, with cliff top views, beaches and rainforest. Rocky trails and steep climbs make this a classic Australian trail challenge.

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Run along Botany Bay at the Beachside Dash and Family Fun Run with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options for all ages. Enjoy family entertainment, coffee and a post race recovery area while supporting local medical research.