Trail Running calendar near Leura 2026-2027

Join a guided stair and trail training run in Katoomba, opposite Scenic World, covering 11 to 25 km. Blue Mountains Fitness and The Body Mechanic lead pace groups for all abilities, aligned with UTA training plans.

Join a coached training run on 15 Feb 2026 at Scenic World Katoomba, featuring 18 to 32 km on mixed Ultra Trail Australia courses with supportive pace groups. Coaches cover gear, nutrition and pacing while shuttles handle logistics.

Trail races at St Ives across September, October and November 2025 with distances from 7 km to 30 km, running through the St Ives Wildflower Gardens and along Cowan Creek. On the day entries are available and there are post-race refreshment..

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.

Join a guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park on March 1, 2026, practicing the steep early sections of the Ultra Trail Australia Miler. Pick 18 km or 25 km routes with pace groups, water support and course guidance.

A 45 km trail marathon across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, held annually since 1984. The not for profit event donates profits to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and attracts over 1,100 finishers.

Trail races at St Ives across September, October and November 2025 with distances from 7 km to 30 km, running through the St Ives Wildflower Gardens and along Cowan Creek. On the day entries are available and there are post-race refreshment..

Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival on March 28 2026 offers multiple trail distances across the Hassans Walls escarpments in Lithgow NSW. Routes include a 50 km ultra and a 42.2 km marathon with published GPX, PDFs and aid stations.

Guided training on Ultra Trail Australia course sections around Kings Tableland and Wentworth Falls with route options from 20 km to longer loops, NPWS licensed guides, pace groups and on course water drops.

Guided long training run on Ultra Trail Australia course sections around Katoomba offering 20 km, 34 km and 45 km plus options with NPWS licensed trainers, pace groups and a Gordon Falls bail-out option.

A 45 km, +2515 m mountain traverse of Mt Solitary starting and finishing at Old Queen Victoria Hospital. Technical single track, rock scrambles, mandatory kit and qualifying standards apply, with a 9 hour cut-off; entries close 20 April or..

Join Blue Mountains Fitness for a scenic stair training and taper run in Katoomba on UTA trails, with routes up to 24 km. Expert coaches, pace groups and race day tips make it a perfect tune up for Ultra Trail Australia.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB runs 14 to 17 May 2026 in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains National Park. It offers trail races from 1 km to 161.1 km, includes cultural Welcome to Country elements and a race expo.

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna with 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and half marathon options set on paved paths and lakefront scenery; medals for all finishers and trophies across age groups and team entries.

A multi-day trail running event near Blackheath featuring a 42 km marathon, a 17 km race and a kids event. Routes include cliff top trails, canyon sections and steep technical terrain with scenic viewpoints over the Grose Valley.

Trail running at Lizard Log in Greater Sydney Parklands with 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses through bushland and fire trails; finishers receive medals, post race snacks, sponsor giveaways and a printable certificate.

Born To Run Festival Portland brings trail running to The Foundations over the October long weekend 2026, with distances from a 2 km kids race to a half marathon. Enjoy single track trails, a lively race village and on site parking.