Sydney Trail Spring Series 3: St Ives

St Ives Showgrounds places you at the edge of the bush, and the Sydney Trail Spring Series 3: St Ives uses that location fully. The route goes through the Wildflower Gardens on varied bushland trails, then moves deeper into Ku-ring-gai National Park where the running feels less like a park loop and more like a genuine trail run. Expect challenging terrain, especially on the steep, technical sections and the scenic single-track paths along Cowan Creek. It attracts trail runners of all levels, but this is still the sort of run where you watch your feet, settle into the climbs, and enjoy the flowy sections when they appear. The appeal is straightforward: bush, singletrack, and a rewarding experience for trail runners who prefer their races with some challenge.