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Whale Rock Trail Run

Name: Whale Rock Trail Run
Start: 2027-02-28
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Pennant Hills

Pennant Hills, Australia • 28 Feb 2027

Whale Rock Trail Run : Pennant Hills, NSW

The Whale Rock Trail Run is a trail running event held in Pennant Hills, New South Wales on trails in Lane Cove National Park. The next scheduled edition is listed for Sunday 28 February 2027. The event offers multiple distances and running formats alongside activities for children.

Distances listed for the event include:

6.5 km Fun Run
12 km Adventure Run
17 km Challenge Run
Kids athletics events

An event village accompanies the running program. The village features food and drink stalls, performers and retail stalls. Organisers publish an event schedule, training plans and course records as part of the event information. Results and photos are also made available after the event.

The event materials reference volunteers, a charity partner and sponsors. Organisers maintain channels for registering interest and for event communications ahead of future editions. Information on club and school challenges is also part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Pennant Hills

Race information

Website

17 km

17km Challenge Run

12 km

12km Adventure Run

7 km

6.5km Fun Run

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

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