FAQ’S

About the Event

  • STM42

    • Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026

    • Start Time: 7:00 am

    • Start Location: Eric Mobbs Reserve, Castle Hill, Sydney

    STM21

    • Date: Monday, 5 October 2026 (Long Weekend)

    • Start Time: 7:00 am

    • Start Location: Eric Mobbs Reserve, Castle Hill, Sydney

  • Free parking is available at Eric Mobbs Reserve, adjacent to the start line.

    There is no need to purchase a parking pass or use shuttle buses.

  • Yes. A complimentary bag drop will be available at the start/finish area.

  • Bib collection will be available:

    • Prior to race day (details will be emailed closer to the event)

    • On race morning before your race

  • Yes.

    All participants must carry the full list of mandatory gear from start to finish.

    Random gear checks will be conducted before entry into the starting corral. Failure to carry the required mandatory gear during the race will result in disqualification.

    • STM42: 200 runners

    • STM21: 200 runners

Course Information

  • STM42

    • Strava Course

    • Garmin Course

    STM21

    • Strava Course

    • Garmin Course

  • STM42

    Aid stations are located at:

    • 9 km

    • 15 km

    • 21 km

    • 30 km

    • 36 km

    You will pass an aid station five times.

    STM21

    Aid stations are located at:

    • 9 km

    • 15 km

    You will pass an aid station twice.

  • STM42

    • Overall cut-off: 8 hours

    • Finish deadline: 3:00 pm

    • Required average pace: 11:25 min/km

    Important:
    Runners who do not reach Eric Mobbs Aid Station (21 km) by 11:00 am will finish with an STM21 result and will not be permitted to start the second lap.

    STM21

    • Overall cut-off: 4 hours

    • Finish deadline: 11:00 am

    • Required average pace: 11:25 min/km

Registrations & Policies

  • Participants may request one of the following before 13 September 2025:

    • 70% refund of the entry fee

    • Free deferral (valid for up to two years)

    Please allow up to 5 business days for requests to be processed.

    Refund & Deferral Policy

    • 70% refunds are available until 13 September 2025

    • Free deferrals are available until 13 September 2025

    • After 13 September 2025, refunds and deferrals are no longer available

    • Entry fees are non-refundable for non-starters and non-finishers

  • Race entries may be transferred to another runner until 26 September 2025.

    To transfer your entry:

    1. Log in to your Njuko Dashboard

    2. Enter the new runner’s email address in the transfer section

    Your Njuko login details can be found in your confirmation email.

    Please note: We do not facilitate payments between runners transferring entries.

  • If unforeseen circumstances (including severe weather, natural disasters, or other significant disruptions) require the event to be postponed, the organisers will make every effort to reschedule the event.

    If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date:

    • Refunds will not be available.

    • You may transfer your entry to a future event.

    Updates will be communicated via our website, email and social media.

    Conditions at Bidjigal Reserve will be regularly assessed leading up to race day to ensure participant safety.

Volunteers

  • We’d love to have you on the team!

    If you’re interested in volunteering at the Sydney Trail Marathon, simply complete the volunteer registration form available on our website.