Manly
Trail Running Calendar near Manly 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manly for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Team trail hikes of 18, 48 or 96 km through Royal National and Heathcote National Parks on 19 to 20 September 2026, combining endurance with fundraising for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.
An open-ended backyard ultra at St Ives Showground on 19 September 2026 where runners complete 6.71 km loops each hour until one remains.
A dusk-to-night 21.1 km run through Sydney’s harbour foreshore, starting at Rozelle Parklands and finishing with a post-race celebration at Tumbalong Park.
October 2026
Trail races in Sydney through bushland and sandstone country with STM 42 and STM 21 held over the long weekend on October 4–5.
Trail races at St Ives Showground across spring 2026 with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations on course, and a post-race recovery breakfast.
Run looped laps at Royal Randwick Racecourse and finish with a festival at the Theatre of the Horse while fundraising for children's cancer research.
School ground orienteering at Northern Beaches Christian School with short changing courses, social relays, SPORTident timing and ticket options for adults, students and buddies.
November 2026
A 21.1 km night trail run through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park featuring technical single track, 556 m of elevation and mandatory head torch and hydration requirements.
A trail running event at Acron Oval in St Ives offering 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses through Garigal National Park. The event has been held since 2010 and includes marked routes with support stations.
Trail races at St Ives Showground across spring 2026 with 7 km, 10 km, 24 km and 30 km options, aid stations on course, and a post-race recovery breakfast.
A new trail event at Jamieson Park featuring a 6-hour solo ultra, team pairs and a marathon on a 5.275 km measured loop beside Narrabeen Lake.
December 2026
A single-lap 21 KM trail race at Lake Parramatta Reserve featuring technical single track, a waterfall, one on-course aid station and a four hour cutoff.
A 12-hour trail ultramarathon on a measured 5.275 km loop beside Narrabeen Lake, held as the 19th edition with Male, Female and age-group divisions; headlamps required.
February 2027
Trail runs of 6.5 km, 12 km and 17 km plus kids athletics and an event village set in Lane Cove National Park in Pennant Hills.
April 2027
Trail running at Ararat Reserve Frenchs Forest with 2 km, 6 km, 12 km and 20 km courses, marked trails, timing, medals and an event village with food stalls.
A trail running event at Bobbin Head in Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park offering 12 km, 22 km and 45 km courses plus a Triple Trail Challenge. Routes run mainly on single track with waterside, rainforest and creek crossings.