Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Winter 2026

Lake Parramatta Reserve defines this race: a single-lap trail event circumnavigating Parramatta Lake and extending towards Hunts Creek Reserve, distinct from a road race with added dirt. The Sydney Trail Half Marathon - Winter offers genuine bushland character, featuring "lakeside scenery, a waterfall and areas of tall eucalypt canopy" to maintain engagement during challenging sections. Underfoot, anticipate a combination of technical single track and broader fire trails, with "varied terrain, including steeper hills and more technical segments" requiring attention to your footing. The start and finish are located at Lake Parramatta, with aid stations on the course and a post-race BBQ, medal, bucket hat, and swimming area available. This is a cupless event; participants must bring their own cup, bottle, or hydration system, a necessary provision given the demanding nature of the course.