Jabulani Challenge

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

Event overview

The Jabulani Challenge is a trail running event on April 11, 2026, held in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, NSW. The start and finish are at Bobbin Head on the edge of Pittwater. The course is predominantly single track and passes waterside tracks, rainforest, bushland, steep hill inclines, creek crossings and hidden waterways. A Triple Trail Challenge is offered alongside the individual race distances.

Distances and practical details

  • 12 km
  • 22 km
  • 45 km

The event features three main distances and an option to combine them as the Triple Trail Challenge. An event program and race day information are published by the organiser for entrants. Entries open Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and the race day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
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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