DISTANCE30 KM
DATESunday,
July 26th
START TIME8:00 AM
ELEVATION+976 m/
-976 m
Pricing
SUM 30 is limited to 550 runners
$165.00
Early ENTRIES$180.00
GENERAL ENTRIES$199.00
FINAL ENTRIESEntry Inclusions
Premium Event Shirt
Free Race Photos
Finishers Medal
Aid Stations
Amazing Course
And everything else you expect from a world class event
On Sunday, July 26th 2026, the SUM 30 presents Sydney’s benchmark 30km trail race. A 30km loop through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
It starts at St Ives Showground, then drops into the Wildflower Gardens, a tight, technical single track through bushland pockets that feel a world away from suburbia.
From there, the course enters Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, climbing up the Sphinx before descending Bobbin Head Fire Trail to sweeping views over Bobbin Head. The trail then narrows onto Warimoo Track, tracing Cowan Creek on shaded waterfront single track. The loop returns through the Wildflower Gardens, finishing back at St Ives Showground.
Mandatory gear list
The Sydney Ultra Marathon 30km course traverses trails where it might take some time for medical and support services to reach you, therefore it is essential that every athlete carry their mandatory gear at all times.
SUM is a cupless event. Athletes are required to carry their own drinking cup, bottle, flask or hydration vest which can be used at the aid stations.
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Must be fully charged with a live SIM card capable of making calls and accessing the internet.
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The bandage is required as you might need to use it treat sprains or potential snake bites. We recommend this snake bandage from Amazon.
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This can be in the form of 1 × 500ml running flasks, a bladder or normal water bottles.
Please note that SUM is a cupless event.
SUM 30 Course
FAQs
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On Sunday, July 26th 2026, the SUM 30 presents Sydney’s benchmark 30km trail race. A 30km loop through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
It starts at St Ives Showground, then drops into the Wildflower Gardens, a tight, technical single track through bushland pockets that feel a world away from suburbia.
From there, the course enters Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, climbing up the Sphinx before descending Bobbin Head Fire Trail to sweeping views over Bobbin Head. The trail then narrows onto Warimoo Track, tracing Cowan Creek on shaded waterfront single track. The loop returns through the Wildflower Gardens, finishing back at St Ives Showground.
You can find a link to the course on Strava here.
You can find a link to the course on Garmin here.
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You will pass an aid station three times in the SUM 30. Aid stations can be found at the following KM marks: 8, 12, 21.9
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All participants are required to carry the full list of mandatory gear from start to finish throughout the race. Random gear checks will be conducted before letting you into the starting corral. Failure to carry all mandatory gear during the race will result in a time penalty or disqualification.
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Runners will be able to park at St Ives Showground for free for the entirety of the event. There will be no need for additional shuttle buses or to purchase a parking pass
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The race starts at 8:00am on Sunday the 26th of July 2026. The race will start near the Louise Lennon Pavilion at St Ives Showground
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All runners must reach the finish by 1:00 pm which gives the SUM 30 a 5hr cutoff
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There will be a bag drop available at the start and finish line.
There is no on course bag drop available.
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You will be able to collect your bib pre race and on race day morning. Details will be sent out closer to the event.
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Pacers are not allowed for the Sydney Ultra Marathons.
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The SUM 30 is limited to 550 runners to avoid trail clog.
DISTANCE30 KMELEVATION976m + / 976m -
DISTANCE50 KMELEVATION1,572m + / 1,572m -
DISTANCE100 KMELEVATION2,914m + / 2,914m -