All Sydney running routes

Bushland trails

Sydney’s bushland trails feel a world away from the city. These trail runs cover single track, sandstone ridges and national park landscapes, all within reach of town.

Trail runners climbing above Sydney Harbour on the Manly to Spit route
TrailHard

Manly to Spit Bridge

Arguably Sydney's most beautiful trail run

10.01 km65–85 minPoint to point
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Four runners taking in Sydney Harbour and the city skyline from North Head
SunriseModerate

North Head Circuit

Incredible sunrise and sunset views

10.34 km60–80 minLoop
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Manly Dam Circuit
TrailHard

Manly Dam Circuit

Sydney's trail-running playground

7.31 km45–60 minLoop
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Two trail runners crossing coastal heathland above the ocean in Royal National Park
TrailHard

Royal National Park Coast Track

Feels far from the city despite being close

26.04 km3–5 hrsPoint to point
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Two runners heading down to Sydney Harbour on the grounds of Taronga Zoo on the Balmoral to Taronga route
HarbourModerate

Balmoral to Taronga Zoo

Harbour bushland, quiet beaches and the best skyline view in Sydney

10.04 km60–80 minPoint to point
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Milsons Point to Clontarf Reserve
HarbourHard

Milsons Point to Clontarf Reserve

Leg 3 of the Bondi to Manly route

22.89 km2h 30 – 3h 10Point to point
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Clontarf Reserve to Manly
CoastalHard

Clontarf Reserve to Manly

Leg 4 of the Bondi to Manly route

16.98 km1h 50 – 2h 20Point to point
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Narrabeen trail 20k loop
TrailHard

Narrabeen trail 20k loop

From the lagoon into the Ingleside bush and back

20.34 km2 hr – 2 hr 45Loop
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