Trail Races & Routes in New South Wales

Explore 80 trail running and hiking routes across New South Wales. 1 organized races and 79 training routes covering distances from 1.2 mi to 604.6 mi. Elevation gains range from 19 ft to 32,096 ft. Preview every trail in 3D flyover with segment breakdowns.

Key Takeaways

Total Routes

Races / Routes

1 / 79

Distance Range

1.2 mi - 604.6 mi

Elevation Range

19 ft - 32,096 ft

Most Popular Distance

Other (35)

Surface Type

99% Trail

Route Name	Location	Distance	Elevation Gain	Type	Race Date
Ultra Trail Australia	Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales	63.5 mi	12,553 ft	race	—
Forty Foot Falls Walking Track	Wingecarribee Shire Council, New South Wales	1.2 mi	19 ft	route	—
Hermitage Foreshore Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	2.3 mi	188 ft	route	—
Six Foot Track alternate path	Blue Mountains City Council, New South Wales	4.0 mi	23 ft	route	—
Byangee Mountain Walking Track	Morton National Park, New South Wales	4.0 mi	2,216 ft	route	—
Two Creeks Track	Sydney, New South Wales	4.1 mi	745 ft	route	—
Callicoma Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	4.3 mi	454 ft	route	—
Prince Henry Cliff Walk	Katoomba, New South Wales	4.3 mi	1,024 ft	route	—
Green Track	Bungonia National Park, New South Wales	4.5 mi	633 ft	route	—
Oatley Park - Lime Kiln Bay circuit walk	Sydney, New South Wales	4.6 mi	609 ft	route	—
Curra Moors Loop Track	Royal National Park, New South Wales	4.7 mi	492 ft	route	—
Kosciuszko Walk	Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales	4.7 mi	1,109 ft	route	—
Wagirra Trail	Albury, New South Wales	4.8 mi	338 ft	route	—
Dead Horse Gap Walking Track	Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales	5.4 mi	1,554 ft	route	—
Cockatoo Walk	Boonoo Boonoo National Park, New South Wales	5.6 mi	574 ft	route	—
Old Kunderang Bridle Track	Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, New South Wales	5.6 mi	2,446 ft	route	—
Manly to Spit Bridge Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	5.8 mi	806 ft	route	—
Nichols Gorge Walk	Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales	6.0 mi	612 ft	route	—
Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk	Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales	6.1 mi	396 ft	route	—
Bouddi Coastal Walk	Bouddi National Park, New South Wales	6.1 mi	1,339 ft	route	—
Angourie Walk	Yuraygir National Park, New South Wales	6.9 mi	423 ft	route	—
Great North Walk - Alternate route via Wondabyne	Brisbane Water National Park, New South Wales	7.5 mi	750 ft	route	—
Armidale Walking Track	Armidale, New South Wales	8.1 mi	790 ft	route	—
Syndicate Track	New South Wales	8.2 mi	3,211 ft	route	—
Bush walks of Oatley Park	Sydney, New South Wales	8.5 mi	745 ft	route	—
Carrolls Creek Walk	Tenterfield Shire Council, New South Wales	9.4 mi	1,187 ft	route	—
Border Walk	Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales	9.9 mi	1,161 ft	route	—
Solitary Islands Coastal Walk	Solitary Islands Marine Park, New South Wales	10.5 mi	248 ft	route	—
Historic Nightcap Track	New South Wales	12.0 mi	1,693 ft	route	—
Mungo Walking Track	Myall Lakes National Park, New South Wales	12.4 mi	281 ft	route	—
Unknown Route	New South Wales	12.6 mi	1,122 ft	route	—
Kiama Coast Walk	New South Wales	12.6 mi	1,122 ft	route	—
Great North Walk - Alternate route via Little Wobby	Central Coast Council, New South Wales	12.8 mi	1,150 ft	route	—
Sydney's 7 Bridges	Sydney, New South Wales	13.1 mi	1,258 ft	route	—
Bruce's Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	13.2 mi	3,693 ft	route	—
The Coast Track	Royal National Park, New South Wales	14.4 mi	3,031 ft	route	—
Guy Fawkes River Wilderness Walk	New South Wales	15.1 mi	2,509 ft	route	—
Coast Track	New South Wales	16.0 mi	2,652 ft	route	—
Wharf to Wharf Walk	New South Wales	16.5 mi	1,795 ft	route	—
Light to Light	New South Wales	18.7 mi	1,828 ft	route	—
Mount Solitary North-South Traverse	New South Wales	19.5 mi	5,208 ft	route	—
Murramarang South Coast Walk	Murramarang National Park, New South Wales	19.6 mi	2,520 ft	route	—
Kiama Coast Walk	The Council of the Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales	22.9 mi	1,455 ft	route	—
New England Wilderness Walk	New South Wales	23.9 mi	1,593 ft	route	—
Warrumbungles 7 Summits	New South Wales	24.6 mi	6,856 ft	route	—
Gidjuum Gulganyi	New South Wales	24.6 mi	5,043 ft	route	—
Great North Walk: Brooklyn - Quarry Road	Sydney, New South Wales	25.7 mi	4,785 ft	route	—
Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk	New South Wales	27.4 mi	3,069 ft	route	—
Six Foot Track	New South Wales	27.5 mi	4,677 ft	route	—
Main Range Walking Track	Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales	27.6 mi	3,815 ft	route	—
Light to Light Walk	Beowa National Park, New South Wales	27.9 mi	1,901 ft	route	—
Old Great North Road	New South Wales	29.1 mi	3,517 ft	route	—
Brisbane Water Bush Bash	Gosford, New South Wales	29.4 mi	3,838 ft	route	—
Great North Walk (Pokolbin Spur)	Cessnock, New South Wales	29.4 mi	2,250 ft	route	—
Nadgee Wilderness Walk	New South Wales	31.4 mi	2,907 ft	route	—
The Castle	New South Wales	32.5 mi	5,512 ft	route	—
3 Remote Rivers Round	New South Wales	35.0 mi	6,850 ft	route	—
Solitary Islands Coastal Walk	New South Wales	35.4 mi	1,322 ft	route	—
Passes of the Upper Grose Valley	New South Wales	35.4 mi	13,374 ft	route	—
Snowies Alpine Walk	New South Wales	36.5 mi	5,068 ft	route	—
Waterway Ultra: Upper, Middle, Lower Harbour Loop	Sydney, New South Wales	37.2 mi	4,196 ft	route	—
Harbour to Hawkesbury Track	Sydney, New South Wales	37.3 mi	5,476 ft	route	—
Yuraygir Coastal Walk	New South Wales	42.8 mi	1,419 ft	route	—
Bellingen - Point Lookout	New South Wales	46.2 mi	11,018 ft	route	—
Bondi to Manly Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	50.4 mi	4,527 ft	route	—
Blue Mountains Express: Glenbrook Station to Mount Victoria Station	New South Wales	51.7 mi	7,893 ft	route	—
Lower Blue Mountains 50 Mile Loop	New South Wales	53.6 mi	7,999 ft	route	—
Central Coast Century Run	Gosford, New South Wales	61.9 mi	7,472 ft	route	—
Glenbrook Lollipop	New South Wales	63.1 mi	7,519 ft	route	—
Royal National Park Loop	New South Wales	65.1 mi	7,133 ft	route	—
Coffs Hinterland Round	Coffs Harbour, New South Wales	67.7 mi	12,215 ft	route	—
Blue Mountains Crossing, Jenolan Caves - Nepean River	New South Wales	81.0 mi	12,394 ft	route	—
Great West Walk	Sydney, New South Wales	81.7 mi	3,756 ft	route	—
Mittagong to Katoomba	New South Wales	83.3 mi	12,049 ft	route	—
Sydney - Newcastle	Gosford, New South Wales	105.8 mi	6,251 ft	route	—
Myalls to Tops Heritage Walk	New South Wales	125.7 mi	19,078 ft	route	—
Shoalhaven 100 Beach Challenge	New South Wales	153.8 mi	7,467 ft	route	—
Great North Walk	Gosford, New South Wales	168.9 mi	23,791 ft	route	—
Hume & Hovell Walking Track	New South Wales	264.7 mi	32,096 ft	route	—
Brisbane to Sydney	New South Wales	604.6 mi	30,666 ft	route	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in New South Wales?

There are 1 organized races and 79 self-supported routes available in New South Wales.

What is the average elevation gain in New South Wales?

The average elevation gain is 4,609 feet, with routes ranging from 19 to 32,096 feet.

What distances are available in New South Wales?

Available distances include: 100K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile, Ultra.

Can these trail routes in New South Wales be used for hiking?

Yes. 99% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.

What's the best time of year to run trails in New South Wales?

Trail running conditions in New South Wales vary by season and elevation. Check the race date column for organized events, which are typically scheduled during optimal weather windows. For year-round training routes, elevation profiles help you plan for seasonal conditions.

More Races in New South Wales

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