Trail Running calendar near Wollongong 2026-2027

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

Part of the Saturday Orienteering Series at Castle Hill Showground, this event offers mapped courses from a beginner Warm Up to Long Line and Score, uses SPORTident timing and has adult, student and free buddy entry options.

A backyard ultra at Integral Energy Park featuring repeated 6.7 km loops each hour until one runner remains, hosting the 2026 Australian Backyard Ultra team and offering silver ticket qualification opportunities.

An orienteering event at Lake Parramatta offering maps, beginner friendly courses and SPORTident timing with card hire. Ticketed entry includes adult and student prices and a free buddy option for accompanying someone.

Manly Dam Trail Run on 2 August 2026 at Manly Dam, 112 King St, offers looped trail races from 8 km to 32 km. The course follows the water edge, crosses Manly Dam Bridge, and features live timing, aid stations and on-site first aid.

A Saturday Orienteering Series event on 8 August 2026 in Lane Cove North offering multiple course types, SPORTident timing with hire available, standard and student pricing, member discounts and a free buddy ticket option.

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.

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.

Beachside Dash returns to Dolls Point on 13 September 2026 with five races, including a new 21.1 km half marathon. The event supports medical research and offers prizes, finisher medals and a recovery area.

A team endurance hike on 19 and 20 September 2026 through Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, offering 18 km, 48 km and 96 km options. Teams fundraise for the Kokoda Youth Foundation while navigating checkpoints and support cre..

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 5 km Stadion race at WIN Stadium in Wollongong with 20 obstacles, extensive stadium stairs and coastal views. The weekend also features a kids race, spectator and crew options, and a two-person Spartan Doubles team format.

An 80 km point to point run from Bondi Pavilion to Manly Beach across coastal and harbour trails. Options include a solo 80 km or relays of two 40 km legs or four 20 km legs.

Experience the natural beauty of New South Wales at the Illawarra Escarpment Traverse. Runners navigate the rugged terrain and native bushland of Port Kembla during this organized trail event.

A four race series at Sydney parks offering 4km–5km, 7km–10km, half marathon distances and a marathon at Royal National Park, with Series Pass options and on‑the‑day entry.

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.

A single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve on 5 and 6 December 2026, featuring mixed terrain, a waterfall and lakeside sections. The cupless event is limited to 500 runners per day and has a strict four hour cutoff.

Trail running in Pennant Hills NSW on 28 February 2027 with 6.5 km, 12 km and 17 km courses, kids athletics and an event village offering food, performers and retail stalls.