Forest Trail Run - Frenchs Forest

APR
4
2027
Trail running at Ararat Reserve Frenchs Forest with 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses, marked trails, timing, medals and an event village with food stalls.
20 kilometers 12 kilometers 6 kilometers

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About the race

Forest Trail Run is a community trail running event set around Manly Dam and Bantry Bay at Ararat Reserve, Frenchs Forest, Sydney.

The event offers four distances:

  • 2 km
  • 6 km
  • 12 km
  • 20 km

All courses are fully marked and feature single-track trails and uphill sections. Individual timing and published results are provided. Every finisher receives a medal, and the event includes prize giving and presentations after the races.

An event centre at the reserve hosts vendor and food stalls and a family-friendly atmosphere for runners and supporters. Parking is available in nearby residential streets and the site is also accessible by bicycle. Public transport options are limited; bus route 141 stops close to the event centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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