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Whale Rock Trail Run

Name: Whale Rock Trail Run
Start: 2026-03-01
End: 2026-03-01
Location: Pennant Hills

Pennant Hills, Australia • 1 Mar 2026

Whale Rock Trail Run

The Whale Rock Trail Run takes place in Pennant Hills, New South Wales. The event is scheduled for 1st March 2026.

The run features two main trail distances on the trails of Lane Cove National Park:

A 6.5 km fun run.
A 17 km challenge run.

In addition to the runs, there are kids athletics events. An event village includes food and drink stalls, retail stalls, and performers, creating a community festival atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Pennant Hills

Race information

Website

17 km

17km Challenge Run

7 km

6.5km Fun Run

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

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