Castle Hill Trail Run
Belgian Gardens, Australia • 22 Feb 2026
Event
The Castle Hill Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 22 February 2026 at Castle Hill, with Race HQ at Belgian Gardens State School, 43 Potts Street. The event is run by Outer Limits as part of its Trail Run Series. Registration opens 1 December 2025 and closes 21 February 2026 or when sold out. Entry fees vary by distance and booking period; general fees range roughly from $38 to $53 for adults, with junior general entry at $18 for short and mid distances. Minimum ages are 8 years for the short distance and 12 years for the longer distances. Electronic timing and results, course marshals, first aid support and marked courses are included in the entry.
Course and logistics
Distances offered:
- 3 km
- 7 km
- 10 km
All courses start at the school oval and use Castle Hill walking trails. The terrain is dry and rocky with climbs, stairs and exposed rock scramble sections on every course. Courses are marked with tape, signs and arrows and have marshals at key junctions. One on-course water point is provided but no cups; 10 km competitors must carry a minimum of 500 ml of water. Bibs include electronic timing chips that athletes keep. Facilities at Race HQ include toilets, shade, food and coffee vans, a sausage sizzle (one free sausage per competitor) and finish-line refreshments including water, electrolytes and fruit. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each distance and to defined age-group winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.