Sydney Trail Series - St Ives

Saint Ives, Australia • 22 Feb 2026

Event Overview

The Sydney Trail Series - St Ives event takes place in the St Ives Showgrounds precinct and uses the trails of the St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park. It is part of a Spring Series, with race dates in September, October, and November.

Course Details

The event offers several distance options:

  • 7 km
  • 10.5 km
  • 24 km
  • 30 km (available in November only)

The longer courses include technical and steep trails in Ku-ring-gai National Park and scenic single trail along Cowan Creek. A cut-off time is enforced for the 24 km and 30 km distances at a specific aid station along the route.

On the Day

Registration and bib collection opens on the morning of each race, with different start times for long and shorter courses. On-the-day entries are available up to 20 minutes before a race starts. A recovery station at the finish provides fruit, water, and bacon and egg sandwiches.

Location and Logistics

The start and finish area is in Picnic Area 3 of the St Ives Showgrounds, accessible from Mona Vale Road. Plenty of parking is available on-site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
11 km
10.5 Km
7 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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