XC Courses

Our home winter cross country events are set across the trails of Hornsby Shire and surrounds.

All are welcome – registered and non-registered members with adults encouraged.  Age recommendation is 8 and older, but younger children are welcome to participate in the mini-courses.

Event Schedule: Please arrive by 3pm to check in and for a group warm up and course walk.  3:30pm start for all ages.  

Results: A results list will be published after the event which includes non-club athletes.

Location: Meet at the trail entrance as per map below.

Toilets: There are toilets at the carpark as indicated on the map below, but no closer toilets to the trail, so keep this in mind upon arrival.

Parking: Off-road parking is available at the trail entrance, or in the various car parks (depending on other sports on at the same time, this can be busy so leave plenty of time to arrive.)

Course and Distance:

7 and younger: Distance 500m.  Course is one 500m forest trail loop.

8+: Distance 2km.  Course is one forest trail loop, followed by out and back along the fire trail. Course Map

10+ Distance 3km.  Course is two forest trail loops, followed by out and back along the fire trail. Course Map

The terrain is bumpy, potentially boggy, and has lots of hazards.  Athletes need to adjust their pace and running to cater for this and run with care.  This is cross country.  The course is mostly flat, but has a small incline over the final 1km of each course and pacing is important.

Marshals will be at all key directional points.  Markers will be visible along the course and a sweeper will run at the rear of the group to assist anyone struggling.  Parent help will be needed along the course.

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Location: Meeting point is end of Schofield Parade, Pennant Hills.

Toilets: There are NO toilets at this venue.

Parking: Street parking is available at the trail entrance and surrounds. Please park respectfully of the residents. 

Course and Distance:

Mini Course Distance 750m.  Course is one lap around the Pony Club perimeter trail.

2km & 3k Distances follow the same course, with the 3km runners adding a second lap of the Pony Club perimeter and singletrack but skipping the hill (you'll thank us for that!)  

The terrain is bumpy, potentially boggy, and has lots of hazards.  Athletes need to adjust their pace and running to cater for this and run with care.  This course features a significant hill that will test your fitness and strength of charactor.  You are going to love it.

Marshals will be at all key directional points.  Markers will be visible along the course and a sweeper will run at the rear of the group to assist anyone struggling.  Parent help will be needed along the course.