Trail Running calendar near Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 2026-2027

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.

Part of the Saturday Orienteering Series at Castle Hill Showground, this event offers mapped courses from a beginner Warm Up to Long Line and Score, uses SPORTident timing and has adult, student and free buddy entry options.

The Sos Term 3 Series will take place in Warrawee on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail running at Bilpin in the Blue Mountains with 16 km and 34 km courses plus a 1.5 km kids event. The non-profit race donates part of each entry to the local Rural Fire Service and provides marked courses with aid stations.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Lake Parramatta expected on 1 August 2026 offering Warm Up, Short Line, Long Line and Score courses, SPORTident timing, and standard entry fees with member discounts and a buddy option.

Manly Dam Trail Run on 2 August 2026 at Manly Dam, 112 King St, offers looped trail races from 8 km to 32 km. The course follows the water edge, crosses Manly Dam Bridge, and features live timing, aid stations and on-site first aid.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event at Mowbray Public School, Lane Cove North, with map-based courses through parks and urban bushland. Adults A$18, school students A$15; SPORTident timing and A$4 hire available.

A trail marathon at Glenbrook National Park offering 25 km, 34 km and 42.2 km courses with marked aid stations and mandatory 500 ml water capacity. The 34 km and 42 km serve as qualifiers for the Six Foot Track Marathon.

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.

A 30 km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park on 5 September 2026. The route follows coastal tracks with rocky sections, beaches, cliffs, bushland and rainforest.

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.

A family friendly community running day at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday 6th September with multiple course options, market stalls and activities, organised by Castle Hill Rotary to raise funds for local charities.

Beachside Dash returns to Dolls Point on 13 September 2026 with five races, including a new 21.1 km half marathon. The event supports medical research and offers prizes, finisher medals and a recovery area.

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.

Team trail hikes of 18, 48 or 96 km through Royal National and Heathcote National Parks on 19 to 20 September 2026, combining endurance with fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.

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.

Parklands Trail Running Festival happens at Lizard Log in Greater Sydney Parklands on 20 September 2026, with trail races over 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km. The course runs through bushland and fire trails; finishers receive medals and snac..

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.

A lap-format trail race in Springwood using a 5km loop from St Columba’s College. Runners choose 3 or 6 hour entries as solo, pair or teams and must carry at least 500 mL of water; aid stations provide food and fluids.