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Jabulani Challenge

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Australia • 11 Apr 2026

The Jabulani Challenge is a trail running event held in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, NSW, near Sydney. It offers three race distances: 12km, 22km, and 45km, catering to both beginners and experienced trail runners. The course features diverse terrain including single-track trails, waterside paths, rainforest, bushland, steep hills, and creek crossings, showcasing hidden waterways just 30 minutes from Sydney’s city center. The event starts and finishes at Bobbin Head, a scenic location on the edge of Pittwater, making it ideal for a family day out. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, attracting a large field of enthusiastic runners annually. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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45 km
45km Trail Run
22 km
22km Trail Run
12 km
12km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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