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

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.

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 80 km point to point run from Bondi Pavilion to Manly Beach across coastal and harbour trails. Options include a solo 80 km or relays of two 40 km legs or four 20 km legs.

A four race series at Sydney parks offering 4km–5km, 7km–10km, half marathon distances and a marathon at Royal National Park, with Series Pass options and on‑the‑day entry.

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.

A 5K obstacle-course fun run in Horsley Park featuring foam zones, inflatable obstacles and a festival area. The event includes a kids zone, ticketed extras like a finisher medal, and supports Make-A-Wish Australia.

A single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve on 5 and 6 December 2026, featuring mixed terrain, a waterfall and lakeside sections. The cupless event is limited to 500 runners per day and has a strict four hour cutoff.

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.

Trail running in Pennant Hills NSW on 28 February 2027 with 6.5 km, 12 km and 17 km courses, kids athletics and an event village offering food, performers and retail stalls.

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.