Winter Trails of Manly Dam

Manly Vale, Australia • 2 Aug 2026

Manly Dam Trail Run

The Manly Dam Trail Run is scheduled for 2 August 2026 at Manly Dam, 112 King St. The event offers looped trail races around the dam with multiple distance options and on-course wayfinding.

The available entry distances are:

  • 8 km, one lap of Manly Dam
  • 16 km, two laps of Manly Dam
  • 24 km, three laps of Manly Dam
  • 32 km, four laps of Manly Dam

The 8 km loop runs along the water’s edge and crosses the Manly Dam Bridge. The course will be clearly marked and includes aid stations and on-course nutrition. The event is fully timed with live tracking and instant results after crossing the finish line. Nutrition packs are included with tickets.

Event services include first aid provided by St John’s Ambulance, a participant medal for finishers, sponsor awards for top-placed finishers and community recognitions, and post-event food and drinks available for purchase. On-site facilities noted by the organiser include car parking and toilets near the registration area, and outdoor showers nearby.

The event also raises awareness for Alpha-1 and directs donations to Alpha-1 Org to support its work in Australia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

32 km
The Trail Nutter
24 km
The Trail Blazer
16 km
The Trail Trekker
8 km
The Trail Taster
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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