Parklands Trail Running Festival 2026 Results
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Parklands Trail Running Festival 2026 was held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands, Cowpasture Road, Abbotsbury NSW.
About This Event
A trail festival in the Western Sydney Parklands at Lizard Log, Abbotsbury - bushland single-track, fire trail and soft grass over 32km, a half marathon, 11km and 6km. Fully chip-timed, with a premium tee and a themed medal.
Events & entry fees
Sunday 20 September
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32km7am$115
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Half Marathon7:30am$95
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11km8am$70
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6km8:30am$45
Quick Facts
- Date
- 20 September 2026
- Terrain
- Trail
- Location
- Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands, Cowpasture Road, Abbotsbury NSW
- Entry Fee
- From $45 (see registration for each distance)
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Start Time
- 7:00 AM (first wave — see schedule)
- Good for Beginners
- Yes - the 6km and 11km options are ideal for beginners
Event Details
Course Description
The course loops through the Western Sydney Parklands on a mix of natural bush trail, management fire trail and open grass, and it is constantly undulating rather than flat. Elevation gain scales with distance: about 136m for the 6km, 205m for the 11km, 367m for the half and 644m for the 32km. It is a genuine off-road course - trail shoes are recommended - but there is no technical rock or scrambling, so it is a good first trail race for road runners stepping across. Longer distances run multiple laps of the parkland circuit.
Getting There
Lizard Log is off The Horsley Drive in Abbotsbury, about 40 minutes west of the Sydney CBD. There is no practical public transport - come by car. Large sealed car parks sit on both sides of Lizard Log, with a grass overflow area that can need a high-clearance vehicle if it has rained.
Weather & What to Pack
Late September in western Sydney is mild spring weather, but it can reach the mid-20s by late morning and the parkland has limited shade. There is a firm midday cut-off, so the longer distances are racing the heat - carry your own fluid between aid stations.
Race details last updated 27 Sep 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need trail shoes?
They are recommended. The course is genuine off-road - bush trail, fire trail and grass - but it is non-technical, so road runners moving up to trail will be fine.
How much climbing is there?
It is always undulating. Roughly 136m of gain for the 6km, 205m for the 11km, 367m for the half marathon and 644m for the 32km.
Is there a cut-off?
Yes - a strict midday cut-off across all distances. Registrations open at 6:00am and the presentation is at 11:00am.
What's included in the entry?
A premium event tee (valued around $70), a themed finisher's medal, post-race food, sponsor giveaways and a finisher's certificate.
Is it beginner-friendly?
The 6km and 11km are good introductions to trail running - the surface is off-road but not technical. The 32km with 644m of climb is a serious undertaking.
parkruns near this race
Free, timed 5km every Saturday morning. A good hit-out between races, or an easy shakeout the day before this one.
- Rooty Hill parkrun Sat 8:00am · 7.4 km away · Bungarribee
- Chipping Norton parkrun Sat 8:00am · 11 km away · Chipping Norton
- Casula Parklands parkrun Sat 8:00am · 11 km away · Casula
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