Sydney Trail Half Marathon - December 2026

Lake Parramatta Reserve defines this Summer Edition: a single-lap trail race through varied bushland, not a road run. The route navigates “waterfront trails, technical single tracks” and fire trails, with the lake consistently in view and the sense of a secluded reserve within the suburbs. This offers a “rewarding challenge for trail enthusiasts,” with sufficient climbing and varied footing to test participants from the start. The course includes a scenic waterfall, lakeside vistas, and sections beneath tall eucalypt trees before returning to the finish at Lake Parramatta. It is better suited to experienced trail runners than novices, and it is cupless, so bring your own bottle, flask, or vest and plan to refill.