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Coastal Classic - Otford

Name: Coastal Classic - Otford
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Otford

Otford, Australia • 6 Sep 2025

The Coastal Classic is a renowned 30km trail running race held in the Royal National Park, NSW, Australia. The course runs from Otford to Bundeena, offering runners a challenging and scenic experience along the iconic Coast Track. Participants encounter diverse terrain including rocky paths, sandy beaches, cliff-tops, bushland, rainforest, and steep hills. The race is celebrated for its spectacular coastal views and natural beauty, making runners feel immersed in a remote wilderness. Suitable for both first-timers and veteran trail runners, the event has a strong local following and a rich history in the trail running community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Otford

Race information

Website

UTMB 20K

30 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun Jul 5-6

Sydney Trail Half Marathon

North Parramatta - 45 km from Otford

21 km

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The Georges River Festival Of The Feet

Georges Hall - 33 km from Otford

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Beachside Dash

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The Kokoda Challenge - Sydney

Sydney - 43 km from Otford

48 km

96 km

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UTMB Index

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Bondi to Manly Ultra

Bondi - 43 km from Otford

20 km

40 km

80 km

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Audley - 18 km from Otford

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