Trail Running calendar near Sydney 2025-2026

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

Hit the trails at Manly Dam in summer 2026 with the Sydney Trail Series, three monthly races on 18 Jan, 22 Feb and 22 Mar. Choose from 9, 11, 20 or 30 km courses and pick single or bundle entries for a season of scenic trail running.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

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.

Run the St Ives rounds of the Sydney Trail Series through St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku Ring Gai National Park, featuring scenic single track and technical climbs. Distances from 7 km to 30 km with food and prizes after the race.

Run the Jabulani Challenge in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park, just 30 minutes from Sydney, along waterside, rainforest and sandstone single track trails. Choose 12 km, 22 km, 45 km or the Triple Trail Challenge from Bobbin Head.

Take on the Mt Solitary Ultra, a scenic but savage 45 km trail around the Jamison Valley with a traverse of Mt Solitary, steep technical sections and big climbs. Entries are limited so book early for this iconic Blue Mountains challenge.

Join the Festival of the Feet on Sunday 12 July 2026 at Lake Gillawarna for a community running festival with distances from 3 km to 21.1 km. Enjoy off road park trails, medals for all finishers and a friendly, family oriented vibe.

Take on the Coastal Classic 30 km from Otford to Bundeena through Royal National Park, with cliff top views, beaches and rainforest. Rocky trails and steep climbs make this a classic Australian trail challenge.

Join the Beachside Dash, a sunny community fun run on Botany Bay that raises funds for the St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation. With distances for all ages, family entertainment, coffee and prizes, it is a perfect day out.

Join the Kokoda Challenge, a team endurance event that raises funds for youth programs through outdoor adventure, mentorship and community service. Choose from distances across multiple Australian locations and test your team while supporti..