The Great NOSH Footrace

Middle Harbour, Australia • 12 Oct 2025

The Great NOSH Footrace is an annual trail running event held in Middle Harbour, Sydney. It offers four distances: the Classic 14km from Lindfield to Forestville, the XL NOSH 30km from Forestville to Lindfield and back, plus a 5km NOSH Fling and a 3km NOSH Dash, all on off-road trails. The 50th edition finishes at Forestville Park and highlights Australia’s longest-running trail race. Runners traverse water-edge trails and bush tracks through Garigal National Park, with sections on fire-trails and single-track that provide scenic Middle Harbour views. The course favors rugged, natural terrain with footing to watch, reflecting a picturesque yet challenging atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
The Xl Nosh – 30km
14 km
The Classic – 14km
5 km
Nosh 5km
Nosh – 3km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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