THE SYDNEY TRAIL HALF MARATHON
AUTUMN EDITION

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RACE DETAILS

On Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday) get ready for new the Sydney Trail Half Marathon, Autumn Edition presented by 180 Cadence

The race takes place in Bidjigal Reserve, a rare island of natural beauty in the heart of Sydney. Alive with noise, colour, and movement, this rugged sanctuary is rich with hidden treasures waiting to be explored.

STHM is a single-lap course that takes runners beneath towering eucalypt canopies where the sunlight filters through the leaves, streams flow gently alongside the trails, and creeks sparkle in the morning light.

RACE DATE: Friday, 3rd of April 2026

START TIME: 7:30 am

DISTANCE: 21 KM

ELEVATION: +445 m / -445 m

START LOCATION: Eric Mobbs Reserve

FINISH LOCATION: Eric Mobbs Reserve

THE COURSE

Garmin Connect GPX

WHAT YOU GET AT THE

SYDNEY TRAIL HALF MARATHON

Premium Running Singlet

Free Race Photos

Finishers medal

Amazing trails and clear course markings

Aid stations

And everything else you expect from a world-class event.

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MANDATORY GEAR

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon course traverses trails where it might take some time for medical and support services to reach you, therefore it is essential that every athlete carry their mandatory gear at all times.

STHM is also a cupless event. Athletes are required to carry their own drinking cup, bottle, flask or hydration vest which can be used at the aid stations.

MANDATORY GEAR LIST

  • Must be fully charged with a live SIM card capable of making calls and accessing the internet.

  • The bandage is required as you might need to use it treat sprains or potential snake bites. We recommend this snake bandage from Amazon.

  • This can be in the form of 1 × 500ml running flasks, a bladder or normal water bottles.

    Please note that STHM is a cupless event.

FAQs

  • Starting Location: Eric Mobbs Reserve, Castle Hill

    Finish Location: Eric Mobbs Reserve, Castle Hill

    Start Time: 7:30 am

    Distance: 21 KM

    Elevation: +445 m / -445 m

    Race Date: Friday, 3rd of April 2026 (Good Friday)

  • The entry price for STHM Autumn is $159.

    The race is limited to 350 runners.

  • The STHM Autumn 21km course takes runners through the stunning landscapes of Bidjigal Reserve which are among the best trails in the world

    This course is different to the Summer, Winter and Night Editions of the Sydney Trail Half Marathon.

    You can find a link to the course on Strava here.

    You can find a link to the course on Garmin here. 

  • During STHM Autumn you will pass an aid station at 15.4kms

    An additional water stop can be found at 9.5kms

  • Every runner must carry the following:

    • 1 x Mobile Phone

    • Water Carrying Capacity of 500ml

    • 1 x Compression Bandage

  • Runners will be able to park at Eric Mobbs Reserve which is next to the startline.

    Parking is free for the entirety of the event. There will be no need for additional shuttle buses or to purchase a parking pass

  • There is a strict 4hr cutoff time for the half marathon. All runners must be finished by 11:30 am

  • Runners will have the chance to collect their bib twice:

    Before the race: Multiple chances to collect bib during race week. Exact details to come closer to date.

    Race day morning: At Eric Mobbs Reserve.

    No bibs are posted out.

  • After crossing the finish line of the Sydney Trail Half Marathon, your accomplishment every runner will receive a commemorative medal and finishers singlet.

    There will be a post race BBQ.

  • There will be a 180 Cadence Gazebo where runners can drop a bag for post race. We recommend that you bring a fresh change of warm clothes for after the race.

    We ask that you do not leave any valuable possessions in your bag drop.

  • STHM Autumn is limited to 350 runners.