The Sydney Trail Half Marathon will take place on:

• Saturday the 5th of July

• Sunday the 6th of July

At the stunning Parramatta Lake Reserve! Google maps link.

The race will start at 7:15 am

You would have recieved an email reminding you which day you a running. If you do not remember what day you are running please email us at: info@sydneytrailhalfmarathon.au

The event schedule is the same for both days.

• Race Day Bib Collection: 6:00 am

• Race Briefing: 7:00 am

• Race Start: 7:15 am

• Expected First Finisher: 8:20 am

• Cut Off Time : 11:15 am

You will be able to collect your bib pre race & during the race. There will be no bib mail outs.

Thursday 3rd July: Exact details still be confirmed.

Race Day: You can collect your bib between 6:00 AM and 6:40 AM

Bib Numbers will be emailed to you the week of the race.

Getting to the Sydney Trail Marathon is straightforward. The event kicks off at Lake Parramatta. Participants will find parking just outside the lake and along the surrounding streets. No parking is allowed inside the lake. Follow the marshals on race day.

The starting line is located near the Lake Parramatta Cafe near the newly built swimming area.

Google Maps Link.

No runners are allowed to park inside the park, as there are limited spots available & they must be left open for the public.

Parking is available off Bourke Street, in a large open field and in the surrounding streets. There will be marshalls directing you where to go.

Once parked you will walk 300 metres down Illawong Drive to the start line.

Google Maps link to the parking.

The following mandatory gear is required:

• 1 x mobile phone

• The ability to carry 500ml of water. This can be a flask, bladder, water bottle, etc…

We’ve worked extremely hard to put together the best Sydney Trail Half Marathon course. The course is massively upgraded from the June edition.

On race day you’ll have an amazing trail running experience, blending technical single track sections with fire trail portions that allow for a more open stride. As you navigate the route, you'll encounter varying terrain, including challenging hills and scenic stretches that showcase the natural beauty of the area. It's important to approach the more technical segments with caution, taking your time and being mindful of your footing to ensure a safe and enjoyable run

Should you find yourself behind a slower runner, we ask that you exercise patience and courtesy by politely requesting space to pass when it's safe for them to do so. Likewise, if you hear someone approaching from behind, please allow them the opportunity to overtake

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

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. 

In order to access the Hunts Creek Reserve and run past the amazing waterfall, runners are required to cross multiple roads. 

All roads will have marshals stationed to help you cross the road but we cannot stop traffic. We must let the cars cross go past first before crossing the road. 

Remember to look before crossing and listen to the marshals. 

We will be working with the best photographers in the business to get you some amazing race photos that you will recieve for free after the event. A link will be sent to you when they are ready to download.

There are toilets next to Lake Parramatta Cafe that you can use.

There are no toilets on course.

There will be trophies awarded to the first, second and third males & females to cross the line on both days

There is no combined trophy for the fastest time across both days

There are no age group trophies or awards.

There will be live results. We will share the link pre race

Final results will be sent to you after the race + uploaded to UTMB for indexing

You will pass the aid station twice, once at the 10 km mark and 14.5 km mark

You'll find a variety of fruits, lollies and water to keep your spirits high and your energy levels sustained. Make sure to thank the volunteers at the Aid Station

There is also an aid station once you cross the finish line

Safety is a top priority for us at the Sydney Trail Marathon. We strongly encourage all runners to keep an eye out for one another throughout the race. In the spirit of camaraderie and mutual support that defines the trail running community, we ask that you stay vigilant and assist fellow runners in need

Should you encounter any issues or emergencies during the event, please do not hesitate to contact the race director immediately. Our number is found on the back of your bib.

For your safety and wellbeing, we have trained medical staff stationed at the race hub. Additionally, to ensure everyone's safety throughout the event, sweepers will follow the last marathon runner after they commence their second lap, ready to offer support and assistance as needed

Once the podium has been decided there will be a short prize giving presentation

After crossing the finishing line of the Sydney Trail Half Marathon you will recieve a medal in recognition of your hard work. You will also get access to a post race BBQ & refreshments

Additionally there is a brand new swimming area (the water is freezing) + a cafe.

All runners will receive a running shirt for signing up to the Sydney Trail Half Marathon. You will be able to collect this on race day before the race starts.

We’d love to see you all wearing it during the race!

The Sydney Trail Half Marathon couldn’t happen without the support of Parramatta Park Runners and Walkers (PPRW), who are generously volunteering their time to manage our Aid Station and assist with race marshalling.

Since 1968, PPRW has gathered every Friday at 12:30 pm at Long Avenue in the middle of Parramatta Park, offering runners of all abilities a welcoming community to join.

If you're interested in running with the best run club in Parramatta, discover more on their website and Facebook group.

Given that the course can be quite technical at points it is our recommendation that you wear a trail running shoes during the event

We recommend that you head over to your local running store and try some on.