2026 Calendar

1
Jan
Beyond the Black StumpThird Party Event: 16 or 32KM Run on NY Day
TBABerowra Community Hall
4
Jan
CrosslandsThis approximately 12.5km out-and-back course takes runners from Berowra down through Lyrebird Gully, crossing Sam’s Creek and following the mangrove boardwalks to Crosslands Reserve. The route offers a scenic bushland experience with options for a shorter 8.8km return run by turning around early at the steel bridge over Calna Creek.
7:15Warina Street Oval
11
Jan
Ferry out via Alston and back via CurrawongThis scenic 8.3 km loop starts at Warina Street Oval and follows local streets to Alston Drive before descending through rugged bush tracks and the Great North Walk to Berowra Waters. The return features a sustained climb through bushland to Currawong Road, with approximately 240 metres of elevation gain and an optional 9.3 km road-return variation. 
7:15Warina Street Oval
17
Jan
Coho Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Coho, then catch up at Coho for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00Coho, Berowra Heights
18
Jan
Wombat 2.0This challenging 11.4km trail run offers a fully off-road alternative to the classic Wombat route, replacing the traditional street return with a scenic bush loop. With over 300m of elevation gain, runners will navigate a mix of fire trails and tracks starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval.
7:15Warina Oval
25
Jan
Bush Run TraditionalThe “Bush Run” is a 10.8km course that mixes local streets with scenic fire trails, starting and finishing at Warina Street Oval. This route takes runners through bushland sections near Mary Wall Crescent and Ti Tree Crescent, offering a diverse run with moderate elevation gain of 182m.
07:15Warina Oval
30
Jan
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
31
Jan
Sun RunThird Party event
1
Feb
Handicap (Traditional) – Followed by AGMThis 10km road course is the club’s traditional handicap route, challenging runners with the Balaclava Road hill climb before winding through local streets to turnaround points at Turner and Wideview Roads. Starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval, the route follows a fully paved trajectory with a total elevation gain of 79m.
07:00Warina Oval
8
Feb
Away Day – Bobbin HeadThis challenging away run explores the bush trails around Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, combining rugged terrain, sustained climbs and scenic water views. The varied course provides a demanding but rewarding trail run through some of northern Sydney’s most picturesque bushland.
07:15Bobbin Head Car Park before Gate
15
Feb
Wideview – Alston – KokodaThis scenic 10.3 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and combines local roads with the Wideview and Kokoda fire trails before joining the Great North Walk. The route crosses a creek and follows rugged bush tracks towards Berowra Waters, returning via Alston Drive for a varied mix of trail running, technical terrain and sustained climbs.
07:15Warina Oval
21
Feb
Hideout Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Hideout, then catch up at Hideout for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00Hideout – Berowra Waters Rd
22
Feb
Gundah Ridge 2.0This scenic 11.4 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows fire trails through Lyrebird Gully, across Sam’s Creek and along Gundah Ridge to Mount Kuring-gai. The return combines bush tracks and local roads back to Berowra, offering a varied and challenging mix of rugged trail, creek crossings and suburban running.
07:15Warina Oval
27
Feb
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
1
March
Handicap (Reverse)This 10 km road course starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, following a scenic circuit through Berowra Heights with turnaround points at Wideview Road and Turner Road. Run in the opposite direction to the traditional handicap course, it climbs Woodcourt Road and finishes with the faster descent down Balaclava Road, with approximately 79 metres of elevation gain. 
07:00Warina Oval
8
March
Wreck Bay RunThis scenic 10 km out-and-back run starts at Warina Street Oval and travels through Berowra before joining the bush track across Berowra Station and the freeway. The route passes Waratah Bay and continues to Winson Bay before retracing the same course, combining road running, rugged bush trails and picturesque waterside scenery, with shorter turnaround options available.
07:15Warina Oval
14
March
Coho Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Coho, then catch up at Coho for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00Coho, Berowra Heights
14
March
Six Foot TrackExternal Event
Katoomba, Blue Mountains
15
March
Ferry via BerkeleyThis scenic 9.5 km loop starts at Warina Street Oval and follows local roads to Berkeley Close before joining the Great North Walk towards Berowra Waters. The route features bush tracks, creek crossings and a sustained climb before returning through Turner Road, providing a varied mix of road and trail running.
07:15Warina Oval
15
March
Raging Waters Running FestivalThe Raging Waters Running Festival offers 10 km, 5 km and 2 km events on fast, closed roads through the Prospect Reservoir nature reserve. Each race finishes inside Raging Waters Sydney, with entry including full-day access to the water park’s slides and attractions, making it a distinctive running event for competitors and families.
Prospect Reservoir
22
March
Bush Handicap (1)A Handicap – in the Bush. Start time is based off your handicap time. Meet at the trail junction off Joalah Crescent on the Berkley trail. 5K and 10K Options, with prizes for the winners.
07:00Joalah Cres Junction on Berkeley Trail
27
March
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
5
April
Handicap (Traditional)This 10km road course is the club’s traditional handicap route, challenging runners with the Balaclava Road hill climb before winding through local streets to turnaround points at Turner and Wideview Roads. Starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval, the route follows a fully paved trajectory with a total elevation gain of 79m.
07:00Warina Oval
11
April
Coho Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Coho, then catch up at Coho for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00CoHo cafe, Berowra Heights
11
April
Jabulani 12, 22, 45External Event
Bobbin Head
12
April
Wombat 2.0This challenging 11.4km trail run offers a fully off-road alternative to the classic Wombat route, replacing the traditional street return with a scenic bush loop. With over 300m of elevation gain, runners will navigate a mix of fire trails and tracks starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval.
07:15Warina Oval
18
April
Backyard UltraExternal Event
St Ives Showground
19
April
Away Day – Brooklyn – Cowan
Cowan Station
24
April
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
25
April
Galston Parkrun Bushrunner TakeoverBushrunners take over Galston Parkrun
08:00Fagan Park
26
April
07:15Warina Oval
3
May
Handicap (Reverse)This 10 km road course starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, following a scenic circuit through Berowra Heights with turnaround points at Wideview Road and Turner Road. Run in the opposite direction to the traditional handicap course, it climbs Woodcourt Road and finishes with the faster descent down Balaclava Road, with approximately 79 metres of elevation gain. 
07:00Warina Oval
9
May
Coho Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Coho, then catch up at Coho for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00Coho, Berowra Heights
10
May
CrosslandsThis approximately 12.5km out-and-back course takes runners from Berowra down through Lyrebird Gully, crossing Sam’s Creek and following the mangrove boardwalks to Crosslands Reserve. The route offers a scenic bushland experience with options for a shorter 8.8km return run by turning around early at the steel bridge over Calna Creek.
07:15Warina Oval
14-17
May
Katoomba
17
May
07:15Warina Oval
24
May
Bush Handicap (2)A Handicap – in the Bush. Start time is based off your handicap time. Meet at the trail junction off Joalah Crescent on the Berkley trail. 5K and 10K Options, with prizes for the winners.
07:00Joalah Cres Junct. on Berkeley Trail
29
May
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
31
May
Mount Kuringai CavesThis 14.3 km loop starts at Warina Street Oval and follows local roads and fire trails through Berowra and Mount Kuring-gai to the caves. With approximately 272 metres of elevation gain, the route combines steady road running, bush tracks and a scenic cave turnaround, with shorter options available by turning back early.
7:15Warrina Oval
7
June
Handicap (Traditional)This 10km road course is the club’s traditional handicap route, challenging runners with the Balaclava Road hill climb before winding through local streets to turnaround points at Turner and Wideview Roads. Starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval, the route follows a fully paved trajectory with a total elevation gain of 79m.
07:00Warrina Oval
13
June
Coho Breakfast RunBreakfast run starting at Coho, then catch up at Coho for Coffee / Breakfast
07:00Coho, Berowra Heights
14
June
07:15:Warrina Oval
14
June
Bay2Bay Running FestivalExternal Event
14
June
Western Sydney Parklands Running FestivalExternal Event
21
June
Gundah Ridge 2.0This scenic 11.4 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows bush tracks through Lyrebird Gully, across Sam’s Creek and along Gundah Ridge to Mount Kuring-gai. The return journey combines fire trails and local roads back to Berowra, offering a varied and challenging mix of technical trail, creek crossings and sustained climbs.
7:15Warina Oval
26
June
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
28
June
Away Day – St Ives Oval Around the CascadesMeet Acron Oval @ 7:15
5
July
Handicap (Reverse)This 10 km road course starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, following a scenic circuit through Berowra Heights with turnaround points at Wideview Road and Turner Road. Run in the opposite direction to the traditional handicap course, it climbs Woodcourt Road and finishes with the faster descent down Balaclava Road, with approximately 79 metres of elevation gain. 
07:00Warina Oval
11
July
Rafferty’s Coastal RunExternal event 12, 22, 36K
12
July
Pipeline TrackThis challenging 11.7 km route explores the Pipeline Track through the Berowra bushland, with approximately 407 metres of elevation gain. Featuring sustained climbs and varied trail terrain, it provides a demanding and rewarding long run for building strength and endurance.
07:15Warina Oval
19
July
Bush RelaySlowest and fastest paired based on handicap time, relay through the bush. Click on the link for instructions.
07:00Warina Oval
26
July
Currawong (Old Community Centre)This varied loop starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, combining local roads, fire trails and single-track bushland through Currawong, the Old Community Centre and The Gully. The route offers a mix of suburban running, rugged trails and steady climbs through the surrounding Berowra bushland.
07:15Warina Oval
31
July
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
2
Aug
Handicap (Traditional)This 10km road course is the club’s traditional handicap route, challenging runners with the Balaclava Road hill climb before winding through local streets to turnaround points at Turner and Wideview Roads. Starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval, the route follows a fully paved trajectory with a total elevation gain of 79m.
07:00Warina Oval
9
Aug
Ferry via AlstonThis scenic 8.3 km loop starts at Warina Street Oval and follows local streets to Alston Drive before descending through rugged bush tracks and the Great North Walk to Berowra Waters. The return features a sustained climb through bushland to Currawong Road, with approximately 240 metres of elevation gain and an optional 9.3 km road-return variation. 
07:15Warrina Oval
9
Aug
City2SurfExternal Event – The City2Surf is an iconic 14 km road race from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi Beach, attracting runners, walkers and costumed participants of all abilities. Featuring lively entertainment, spectacular harbour and coastal scenery, and the famous Heartbreak Hill, it is one of Sydney’s largest and most celebrated running events.
16
Aug
Monarchs of the MountainRace up the hill back to Cowan Oval, the first Male and Female will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain
07:15Cowan Oval
23
Aug
Cowan via BushThis scenic 11 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows Turner Ridge into the bush before joining the Great North Walk towards Cowan. After crossing Joe Crafts Creek, the route climbs to Glendale Road and returns to Berowra via the Pacific Highway, with approximately 245 metres of elevation gain providing a varied mix of bush trails, creek crossings and road running.
07:15Warrina Oval
28
Aug
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
30
Aug
Away Day – Darri LoopThis scenic bush loop starts off Burns Road and follows the Darri Track through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park towards Cowan Creek. Featuring rugged trails, sandstone bushland and challenging climbs, the return loop provides a varied and rewarding trail run through a quiet section of the national park.
07:15Burns Road, Kuringai NP
30
Aug
Sydney MarathonThe TCS Sydney Marathon is a world-class 42.195 km race taking runners from North Sydney, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and through the heart of the city before finishing at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Now part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the event combines spectacular harbour views, an electric atmosphere and an unforgettable finish-line experience.
5
Sept
Coastal ClassicThe Coastal Classic is a spectacular 30 km point-to-point trail race following the Coast Track from Otford to Bundeena through Sydney’s Royal National Park. The challenging course combines rocky trails, beaches, sand running, rainforest, steep climbs and dramatic clifftop views, delivering one of Australia’s most scenic coastal running experiences.
5
Sept
Berowra Wood Chop FestivalThe Berowra Woodchop Festival is a free community event held at Warrina Street Oval, featuring competitive woodchopping, live music, carnival rides, market stalls, food vendors and family entertainment. Organised by Berowra Apex, the festival has brought the local community together each spring since 1994 while raising funds for local causes.
6
Sept
Handicap (Reverse)This 10 km road course starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, following a scenic circuit through Berowra Heights with turnaround points at Wideview Road and Turner Road. Run in the opposite direction to the traditional handicap course, it climbs Woodcourt Road and finishes with the faster descent down Balaclava Road, with approximately 79 metres of elevation gain. 
07:00Warrina Oval
13
Sept
CrosslandsThis approximately 12.5km out-and-back course takes runners from Berowra down through Lyrebird Gully, crossing Sam’s Creek and following the mangrove boardwalks to Crosslands Reserve. The route offers a scenic bushland experience with options for a shorter 8.8km return run by turning around early at the steel bridge over Calna Creek.
07:15Warina Oval
20
Sept
Sams CreekThis scenic 8.1 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows local roads to Berkeley Close before descending through Lyrebird Gully and crossing Sam’s Creek. The return climbs through bushland and fire trails to Ti Tree Crescent, offering a varied mix of road running, creek crossings and approximately 234 metres of elevation gain.
07:15Warina Oval
25
Sept
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
27
Sept
Bush Run ReverseThis varied 10.8 km loop starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, combining local roads with fire trails through Berowra Heights, Berkeley Close, Ti Tree Crescent and The Gully. With approximately 182 metres of elevation gain, the reverse course offers a balanced mix of suburban running, bushland trails and steady climbs, with several shorter finish options available.
07:15Warina Oval
4
October
Handicap (Traditional)This 10km road course is the club’s traditional handicap route, challenging runners with the Balaclava Road hill climb before winding through local streets to turnaround points at Turner and Wideview Roads. Starting and finishing at Warrina Street Oval, the route follows a fully paved trajectory with a total elevation gain of 79m.
07:00Warina Oval
11
October
Mt Kuringai CavesThis scenic 11.4 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows bush tracks through Lyrebird Gully, across Sam’s Creek and along Gundah Ridge to Mount Kuring-gai. The return journey combines fire trails and local roads back to Berowra, offering a varied and challenging mix of technical trail, creek crossings and sustained climbs.
07:15Warina Oval
18
October
Away Day Gus’s BackyardThis challenging away run explores the extensive trail network of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, combining rugged bush tracks, fire trails and scenic ridgelines. With a mix of technical terrain, sustained climbs and peaceful bushland, it offers a rewarding long run for experienced trail runners looking to build endurance.
08:00Fagan Park
25
October
Gundah Ridge 2.0This scenic 11.4 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and follows bush tracks through Lyrebird Gully, across Sam’s Creek and along Gundah Ridge to Mount Kuring-gai. The return journey combines fire trails and local roads back to Berowra, offering a varied and challenging mix of technical trail, creek crossings and sustained climbs.
07:15Warina Oval
30
October
Pub RunMeet at Berowra Tavern and go for a run and meet afterwards for a social evening. Short Course, chair to the bar return.
18:00Berowra Tavern
1
November
Handicap (Reverse)This 10 km road course starts and finishes at Warrina Street Oval, following a scenic circuit through Berowra Heights with turnaround points at Wideview Road and Turner Road. Run in the opposite direction to the traditional handicap course, it climbs Woodcourt Road and finishes with the faster descent down Balaclava Road, with approximately 79 metres of elevation gain. 
07:00Warina Oval
8
November
Berowra Heights Fire TrailsThis challenging 14 km loop starts at Warrina Street Oval and explores the network of fire trails through Berowra Heights and surrounding bushland. With approximately 355 metres of elevation gain, the route combines wide fire trails, scenic bush tracks and sustained climbs, making it an excellent endurance run for trail runners.
07:15Warina Oval
21
Nov
Galston Parkrun Takeover
22
Nov
Traditional Bushrun
27
Nov
Pub Run
29
Nov
Ferry Via Berkeley
6
Dec
Christmas Run and Presentation
13
Dec
Crosslands
20
Dec
Turner Ridge Trails
27
Dec
Bush Run Traditional