Trail Running calendar near Patonga 2026-2027

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.

Timed trail races around Manly Dam on 2 August 2026 offering 8 km, 16 km, 24 km and 32 km with aid stations, live tracking and on-site first aid.

Part of the Saturday Orienteering Series at Kingsford Smith Park, offering beginner-friendly courses, electronic timing with hire available, and standard entry fees with a member discount option.

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.

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.

An open-ended backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners complete 6.71 km loops each hour until one remains.

Trail races of 32 km, 20 km, 11 km and 6 km at Lizard Log in Greater Sydney Parklands on 20 September 2026 with medals and post race provisions.

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 5 km loop lap race in Springwood offering 3 or 6 hour solo and team formats with timed laps and on-course aid stations.

Trail running near Sydney through bushland and sandstone escarpments with two race options, event amenities, and free race photos.

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 coastal ultra on 24 October 2026 from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach with solo and relay options, most places already booked.

A four-event Sydney running series at Centennial Park, Iron Cove, Dolls Point and Royal National Park offering 4km to marathon distances and age-group awards.

Coastal trail event at Bouddi National Park in Killcare offering 21 km, 14 km and a 1 km kids beach run on November 7, 2026.

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.