Is the Jabulani Challenge on your 2025 trail running to-do list? If it isn't we think it should be! Hosted from Bobbin Head in the heart of Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, with its stunning single track, waterways and sandstone, this is a true trail running...
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Race Wrap Up
What a picture-perfect event day! After the long lead-up, the Jabulani Challenge 2024 delivered in style! The mist was still rolling off the water at Empire Marina as more than 700 runners made their way to the Event Centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. As...
Final Race Details
The 2024 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We can't wait to see you at Bobbin Head on Saturday. This email contains all the important final information for Saturday, please read through carefully. Don't forget the one item of mandatory gear - all runners must carry...
Online Entries Closing Soon
The Jabulani Challenge is happening this Saturday, the weather is looking good, and we are excited! Online entries will close at midnight on Wednesday, 7th August 2024. On the day entries will be available, but we recommend you give yourself some extra time in the...
Event Program Available
The 2024 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to beautiful Bobbin Head to tackle the trails through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. The Event Program is now available with information needed for race day.
We Are Racing Soon
The 2024 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We can't wait to see you in a few short weeks at Bobbin Head. We hope your training is going well and you are ready to run. We have a few updates and reminders to share: Race Numbers: Race bib numbers have been reallocated -...
Sydney’s Favourite Hidden Trails
5 weeks to go until the 2024 Jabulani Challenge. The days are getting longer, and the milder temperatures are just perfect for running! That means there's no better time to sign up for race! Set your sights on the Jabulani Challenge, happening on Saturday the 10th...
Take On The Challenge
How's the second half of your year looking? Is there a Jabulani Challenge shaped hole in your calendar? The new date for the Jabulani Challenge has been set Saturday 10th August 2024. We are now 2 months out, the perfect amount of prep time to get your legs ready for...
Event Postponed
Due to the forecasted extreme weather hitting Sydney from later today, and in consultation with NPWS, we have had to make the heartbreaking decision to postpone the Jabulani Challenge from this Saturday, the 6th of April. The predicted intense rainfall, potential for...
Entries Selling Fast
Three weeks to go until the 2024 Jabulani Challenge! Quick update for those of you still planning to run who haven't registered yet. As you know we have a limit on how many runners we can have on the day, and we think we will get very close to that number before race...
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Race Day Wrap Up
There are some race days that just click, and this was one of them! It started cool and clear, the kind of morning where everyone’s sizing up the day ahead. Then the sun came out, the trails lit up, and suddenly it felt like the whole of Ku-ring-gai Chase was alive with runners. Different paces, different goals, but all moving through the same...
Online Entries Closing Soon
Here is your reminder that online entries for the Jabulani Challenge close at midnight this Wednesday, 8 April 2026. On the day entries will only be available if the event has not sold out before this date. Sign up now to save yourself the stress and some precious...
2026 Jabulani Challenge Final Details
The 2026 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We can't wait to see you at Bobbin Head on Saturday....
Online Entries Closing Soon
Here is your reminder that online entries for the Jabulani Challenge close at midnight this Wednesday, 8 April 2026. On the day entries will only be available if the event has not sold out before this date. Sign up now to save yourself the stress and some precious...
Online Entries Closing Soon
Here is your reminder that online entries for the Jabulani Challenge close at midnight this...
2026 Event Program Available
The 2026 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to beautiful Bobbin Head to tackle the trails through Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. The Event Program is now available with information on all race distances, the event schedule,...
2026 Event Program Available
The 2026 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We are excited to welcome everyone back to beautiful...