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Running · Half Marathons
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Location
- Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion), Australia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition: 7 November 2026. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Race Timeline
58 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition 2026: quick answers
When is Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition 2026?
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition 2026 takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, starting at 7:00pm.
What time does Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition start?
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition starts at 7:00pm from Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion).
Where does Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition start?
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition starts at Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion). The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition?
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition cost to enter?
A$140 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion), Australia
- Start Point
- Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion)
- Start time
- 7:00pm
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
A$140 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through 180 Cadence.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion). The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion)
Start line.
Where Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition starts and finishes
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition starts at Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion). We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Route Breakdown
Starting at sunset on the Golden Jubilee Field back oval in North Wahroonga, the race drops you into the dark beauty of Ku‑ring‑gai Chase National Park. Over 21 km you’ll navigate flowing single‑track, technical climbs, fire‑trail sections and hidden bushland gems, all illuminated by your head torch. The course climbs a total of 556 m (and descends the same amount), delivering fast descents and rewarding views of waterfront trails. Aid is provided at the Warrimoo Track exit around 15.8 km, and a post‑race station awaits at the finish line. With clear markings and a supportive crew, the night edition offers a unique, challenging trail experience under the stars.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Pace Calculator & Splits
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneySydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion)
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Golden Jubilee Field (Back Oval) to St Ives Showground (Louise Lennon Pavilion) fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Sydney Trail Half Marathon Night Edition site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.