Trail Running calendar near Lithgow 2026-2027

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

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 guided training run on the Hounslow 17km course in the Blue Mountains, following cliff top tracks, Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout and the Grand Canyon. Licensed trainers lead three pace groups and the session includes mandatory gear and nutr..

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 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.

A weekend of trail racing in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness with a 17 km cliff top route and a 42 km marathon that extends to the Pinnacles. Courses feature canyon tracks, sandstone cliffs and steep technical terrain.

A trail running event at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands offering 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km courses, chip timing and finisher medals. Car access and parking are provided and volunteers receive event benefits.

A trail running festival at the old Portland Cement Works offering 2 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon, plus a Trail Boss challenge across single track and access roads around The Foundations.

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.

A backyard trail event in the Blue Mountains offering distances from 5 km to 50 km plus a Last One Standing endurance race, run on 5 km and 10.5 km loops with entry limited to 200 participants.

An out and back night trail from Narrowneck Lookout with 14 km and 24.7 km options, ridge views over the Megalong Valley, aid stations and mandatory gear including a headlamp and 500 ml water.

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.

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a not for profit trail race covering the full 45 km track across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. Profits support the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and the event draws over 1,100..

A multi-distance trail running festival on the ridge lines of Hassans Walls in the Blue Mountains. Courses range from a kids race to 50 km, featuring singletrack, fire trails and rocky ridges, with the event hub at Lithgow Pony Club.

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running festival in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, held from 13 to 16 May 2027. It offers races from 1 km to 161.1 km across World Heritage listed terrain.