Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Night Edition
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Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition
The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is a point to point trail race covering 21.1 km through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The course includes flowing single track, technical climbs, fire trails and fast descents, with a total elevation gain and loss of +556 m / -556 m. The route starts at Golden Jubilee Field and finishes at St Ives Showground.
Aid support is provided at the Warrimoo Track exit at 15.8 km and at the finish line, with PURE Sports Nutrition supplying gels and electrolyte mix at the aid station. The event is cupless; runners must carry their own drinking cup, bottle, flask or hydration vest and have at least 500 ml water carrying capacity.
Mandatory gear for every athlete includes a head torch that illuminates the trail, a fully charged mobile phone with a live SIM and internet access, and water carrying capacity of 500 ml. A head torch is required to start the race and a phone cannot be used as the torch.
Logistics include parking at St Ives Showground and some parking at Golden Jubilee Field with a recommended shuttle coach between St Ives Showground and the start. Bib collection is available during race week and on race day; bibs are not posted. A drop bag van will be available at the start; each bag must be marked with the bib number and contain no loose valuables.
There is a strict 4 hour cutoff for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
