Sydney Trail Half Marathon

Sydney, Australia • 18 Oct 2025

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is a night-time trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This 21 km point-to-point course starts at Golden Jubilee Field and finishes at St Ives Showground, with an elevation gain of 556 m. Runners navigate flowing single tracks, technical climbs, fire trails, and waterfront sections under a head torch as the surrounding bush comes alive after dark. The race is cupless and mandatory gear includes a head torch, a charged mobile, and 500 ml water capacity. Up to 450 runners receive free race photos, a finisher medal, a reflective shirt, aid stations, bag drop, and a start-line shuttle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
556 m+
21 Km Half Marathon
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