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Whale Rock Trail Run

Pennant Hills, Australia • 1 Mar 2026

Whale Rock Trail Run : overview

The Whale Rock Trail Run is a community running event in Pennant Hills, New South Wales. The next scheduled date is 1 March 2026. The event features organised running options and children’s athletics. The 2025 edition of the event sold out.

Distances:

  • 6.5 km fun run
  • 17 km challenge run
  • Kids athletics events

Location and on-site features

The courses use trails within Lane Cove National Park. The event includes an event village with a community festival atmosphere. On-site offerings listed for the village include food and drink stalls, performers, and retail stalls. Results and photos from the 2025 event are publicly available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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17 km
17km Challenge Run
7 km
6.5km Fun Run
Kids Athletics
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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