Trail Running calendar near Otford 2026-2027

Experience a unique 21.1 km trail run through the eucalypt forests of Bidjigal Reserve this Good Friday. This limited edition event features rugged terrain, scenic creek crossings, and a cozy post race BBQ for 350 participants.

Trail races of 12 km, 22 km and 45 km start and finish at Bobbin Head, running on single track through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Courses include waterside sections, rainforest and creek crossings about 30 minutes from central Sydney.

An endurance race at St Ives Showground where runners repeat a 6.706 km loop every hour until one person remains, with included race shirt, photos, a finishers medal, and live YouTube streaming.

Experience the rugged beauty of the New South Wales South Coast at the Kiama Coastal Classic. Choose from four distances including a spectacular half marathon route through beaches and rolling green hills.

Southern Sydney Track Ultra returns 4 to 5 July 2026, hosting the Australian 24 Hour National Championships on a fast new 400 m synthetic track at Campbelltown Sports Centre. Choose from 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races or a marathon for a certif..

Experience the natural beauty of Lake Parramatta Reserve in this 21 km single lap trail race featuring technical tracks, scenic waterfalls, and lakeside views within the heart of Sydney.

Experience a scenic community running festival at Lake Gillawarna with distances ranging from 3km to a half marathon. Enjoy paved paths through beautiful wetlands and earn a finishers medal in this all ages event.

Experience genuine trail running through the wild bushland of Sydney in the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Parks. Choose between 30km, 50km, or 100km distances starting just minutes from the city center.

Test your endurance at this last person standing event south of Sydney. Run 6.7 km loops every hour until only one runner remains at this prestigious Silver Ticket and World Team Championship host venue.

Experience a scenic trail run at Manly Dam with looping courses ranging from 8km to 32km. Enjoy waterside views and a fully timed race experience while supporting a meaningful charitable cause.

Experience a stunning 30km point to point trail run from Otford to Bundeena. Traverse the rocky cliffs, beaches, and rainforests of the Royal National Park in this iconic coastal event.

Event Format Ten Trails of Garigal is a timed trail running event consisting of a 5-kilometer loop. Participants can choose to run multiple laps, with specific named categories available: 20 km (4 laps), 40 km (8 laps), or the full 50 km (1..

Join the 19th annual Beachside Dash along Sydney's Botany Bay foreshore. Choose from timed 10km, 5km, and family-friendly 2km races. The event raises funds for local medical research and includes entertainment and a recovery area.

Three monthly trail race meetings at St Ives Showground in Sept, Oct and Nov 2026 offer 7 km, 10.5 km, 24 km and a 30 km course. Single races and multi-race bundles are available with staged pricing.

The The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney will take place in Sydney from Saturday 19 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 18 and 96 kilometers.

Explore Western Sydney Parklands on a scenic trail run. Choose from four distances, from 6 km to 32 km, on a course of bushland tracks and soft grass. All finishers get a medal and snacks, with professional timing for every runner.

Experience the Great North Walk through three trail distances ranging from 10km to 50km. This event provides official qualifying opportunities for the Six Foot Track race amidst significant elevation gain.

Explore the trails of the Great North Walk in this September festival. Choose from three distances: a 10K, a 30K, or a challenging 50K ultra. The 30K and 50K races can also be used to qualify for the Six Foot Track Marathon.

Experience an urban ultra marathon spanning eighty kilometers from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach. Run solo or in relay teams along Sydney Harbour following spectacular cliff tops and national parks.

Experience a sublime trail run through pristine forest at the Royal National Park with distances ranging from 5km to a full marathon. Join the series finale for a morning of self transcendence on beautiful bush tracks.