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Running · 10Ks

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K 2026

Race day
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Location
St Ives, Australia
Distance
6.21 mi / 10.0 km

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K: 11 October 2026, from St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

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Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

31 days to go

This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 10K race-pace.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K 2026: quick answers

When is Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K 2026?

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, starting at 7:30am.

What time does Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K start?

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K starts at 7:30am from St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW.

Where does Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K start?

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K starts at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K?

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K is 6.21 miles (10km).

How much does Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K cost to enter?

From $55 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Distance
6.21 miles / 10.0km
Location
St Ives, Australia
Start Point
St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW
Start time
7:30am
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

From $55 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Sydney Trail Series.

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K 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 Spring Series 2 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW. 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 Spring Series 2 10K 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 Spring Series 2 10K Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 3.16.21mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW

Start line.

Where Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K starts and finishes

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K starts at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW. 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 Spring Series 2 10K Route Breakdown

The Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 takes runners through the rugged trails of St Ives Wildflower Gardens and into Ku-ring-gai National Park. The 24km and 30km routes feature steep, technical trails and scenic single-track along Cowan Creek. Aid stations are strategically placed to support runners on the longer courses, with cut-off times at key points to ensure safety.

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Pace Calculator & Splits

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

38:39

Average pace / km

24:01

5K2:00:04
Finish4:00:00

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5KFinish
3:00 28:59 18:01 1:30:033:00:00
3:15 31:24 19:31 1:37:343:15:00
3:30 33:49 21:01 1:45:043:30:00
3:45 36:14 22:31 1:52:343:45:00
4:00 38:39 24:01 2:00:044:00:00
4:15 41:04 25:31 2:07:354:15:00
4:30 43:29 27:01 2:15:054:30:00
4:45 45:54 28:31 2:22:354:45:00
5:00 48:19 30:01 2:30:055:00:00
5:30 53:08 33:01 2:45:065:30:00
6:00 57:58 36:01 3:00:066:00:00
6:30 1:02:48 39:01 3:15:076:30:00
7:00 1:07:38 42:02 3:30:087:00:00

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K finish

52:05

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.

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Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • 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 St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K

Standard Training Window

6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.

Terrain Specificity

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.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

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.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

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.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for this 10K?

10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

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.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

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 Spring Series 2 10K for charity?

Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Sydney Trail Spring Series 2 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.