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Sydney Trail Series - Manly Dam

Name: Sydney Trail Series - Manly Dam
Start: 2025-01-19
End: 2025-03-23
Location: Allambie Heights

Allambie Heights, Australia • 19-23 Jan-Mar 2025

The Sydney Trail Series - Manly Dam will take place in Allambie Heights from Sunday 19 January 2025 to Sunday 23 March 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Allambie Heights

Race information

Extra Long Course

Long Course

Medium Course

Short Course

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

Trail runs nearby

Friday Jul 3

North Head Night Run

North Head (Sydney)

5 km

8 km

Experience the spectacular trails of North Head after dark at this evening event in Manly. Choose between 5km or 8km distances and enjoy unique views of the Sydney Harbour and city skyline.

Sat - Sun Jul 4-5

Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Winter

Lake Parramatta

Half Marathon

A single-lap 21.1 km winter trail half marathon at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical single track, fire trail and lakeside scenery. Mandatory gear, cupless hydration and a strict four hour cutoff apply.

Sunday Jul 12

The Georges River Festival Of The Feet

A community running festival at Lake Gillawarna on 12 July 2026 offering 3 km, 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km races, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placings, with team and family entry options.

Sat - Sun Jul 25-26

Sydney Ultra Marathons

Trail ultra races near Sydney in July 2026 start from St Ives Showground and run through Ku-ring-gai Chase, Garigal National Park and Manly Dam, with marked courses, aid stations, mandatory gear checks and ITRA indexing.