Sydney Trail Series - Manly Dam

JAN
31
2027
Trail races at Manly Dam across 9 km, 11 km, 20 km and 30 km with technical single-track, multiple aid stations, finish-side recovery food and prize presentations.
Sun 31 Jan 2027
20 kilometers 11 kilometers 9 kilometers

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Sydney Trail Series - Manly Dam

The event uses the Manly Dam race hub within Manly-Warringah War Memorial Park and features shoreline start and finish areas with views of the dam. Course terrain includes technical single-track, waterfalls, fire trails, and dam vistas.

Available distances:

  • 9 km
  • 11 km
  • 20 km
  • 30 km (selected dates only)

Parking is available in the main car park at the end of King Street off Condamine Street, on nearby streets, and within the dam precinct. Several local bus stops are near the race hub.

Aid stations are positioned along each course:

  • 9 km: 4.5 km
  • 11 km: 4.5 km
  • 20 km: 4.5 km, 13.5 km, 17.5 km
  • 30 km: 4.5 km, 13.5 km, 17.5 km, 24.5 km

The 20 km course includes a cut-off at 15 km; participants not through the cut-off point will be returned to the race hub. The 30 km course includes a cut-off at 25 km.

A recovery area at the finish provides fruit, Tailwind Nutrition products and water, plus bacon and egg sandwiches from the BBQ. Prize presentations are held after racing with awards for the first three male and female finishers in each event. Series prizes are awarded at the final series race for top three total times for eligible series entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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