Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Winter
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Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Winter Edition
The Sydney Trail Half Marathon Winter Edition takes place on Saturday 4 July 2026 and Sunday 5 July 2026 at Lake Parramatta Reserve. The event is a single-lap trail race with a distance of 21.1 km and total elevation gain and loss of +386 m / -386 m.
The course combines technical single track with wider fire trail sections and passes lakeside scenery, a waterfall and areas of tall eucalypt canopy. Runners should expect varied terrain, including steeper hills and more technical segments where careful footing is advised. There are multiple road crossings en route to Hunts Creek Reserve; marshals will be stationed at crossings.
Aid stations are located at the 9.5 km and 14.5 km marks, with an additional station after the finish. Aid offerings include water, fruit, lollies, an energy drink mix supplied on course, and sports nutrition products such as gels and electrolyte drink mixes. The event is cupless; athletes must carry their own cup, bottle or hydration system.
Mandatory gear requirements include one fully charged mobile phone with a live SIM, water carrying capacity of at least 500 ml, and one compression bandage. There is a strict 4 hour cutoff time for the half marathon.
Additional details: start and finish are at Lake Parramatta; parking is available outside the lake and on surrounding streets; restrooms and a cafe are located near the start. Bib collection occurs during race week and on race morning only; bibs are not posted. Post race items include a finishers medal and a bucket hat, a post race BBQ and access to a swimming area. A supervised bag drop will be provided under a branded gazebo; valuables should not be left in bags. Race capacity is limited to 450 runners per day. Pricing tiers are Early $149, General $155 and Final $159. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
