Sydney Trail Spring Series 2: St Ives

St Ives Showgrounds places you at the edge of the “lush bushland of the Wildflower Gardens,” with the Sydney Trail Spring Series 2: St Ives focusing on true trail running over modified park paths. The emphasis is outdoorsy and course-oriented: “diverse trails that highlight the natural beauty” of the area, then proceeding into Ku-ring-gai National Park. Expect rugged, steep, and technical terrain on the longer option, including single-track along Cowan Creek where rhythm is as important as speed. The event caters to runners of varying abilities, offering short, medium, and long course choices, but the character remains bush trail: uneven footing, challenging climbs, and a finish back at the showgrounds after a rewarding run.