Sydney Trail Series - St Ives

Saint Ives, Australia • 22 Mar 2026

Overview

The Sydney Trail Series - St Ives event takes place on three dates in spring: September 28, October 26, and November 23, 2025. It uses the trails of the St Ives Wildflower Gardens and Ku-ring-gai National Park.

Courses

The available distances vary by date:

  • 7 km (short course)
  • 10.5 km (medium course)
  • 24 km (long course)
  • 30 km (extra long course, only in November)

The long and extra long courses include tough, steep, and technical terrain through the national park, as well as scenic single trail along Cowan Creek.

Event Details

On-the-day entries are available at least 20 minutes before a race starts. There are cut-off times for the longer courses. A post-race recovery station offers fruit, water, and bacon and egg sandwiches. A prize presentation is held around 9:30 AM.

Venue and Access

The event starts and finishes in Picnic Area 3 of the St Ives Showgrounds, accessible from Mona Vale Road. Parking is available on-site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
Extra Long
24 km
Long
11 km
Medium
7 km
Short
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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