It's time to start training for the Jabulani Challenge! Training for a race like the Jabulani Challenge is completely different to the type of plan you would follow for a road race. With rocky terrain, technical single track, fire trails, creek crossings, bushland and...
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Early Bird Pricing Ending
Is the Jabulani Challenge on your 2026 trail running to-do list? 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 escarpments, this is a true trail running...
2026 Triple Trail Challenge
Are you prepared to take on the ultimate trail running challenge? Do you want to experience some of the best trail running events around, all located close to Sydney? Run the Jabulani Challenge in April, the Raffertys Coastal Run in July and the Coastal Classic in...
Entries Open!
Entries are now open for the 2026 Jabulani Challenge! The Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is a true gem for trail runners. It’s landscapes are a stunning blend of exposed sandstone cliffs, sparkling waterways, lush bushland, and an extensive single track network that...
Race Report, Results & Photos
What a day to remember! With a huge field of runners turning out to take on the challenge, the atmosphere was electric at the Jabulani Challenge 2025! Now in its 22nd year, the Jabulani Challenge continues to capture the hearts (and legs!) of trail runners from near...
Final Race Day Details
The 2025 Jabulani Challenge is nearly here! We can't wait to see you at Bobbin Head on Saturday. We would like to remind all runners that they must carry 500mL of fluids for their race. RACE BIBS:Race bibs will be available to pick up from registration on Saturday...
Event Program Available
The 2025 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,...
2025 Entries Selling Fast!
Four weeks to go until the 2025 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...
Volunteer With Us!
We are looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers for the Jabulani Challenge! You could help us by assisting at one of the aid stations, acting as a trail marshal, handing out finishers medals or a variety of other tasks. All volunteers will receive a free...
Sign Up And Save
With just over a month to go until the 2025 Jabulani Challenge, now is the time to sign up and save! Located in Sydney, with a beautiful event centre at Bobbin Head, this event is one you really must experience first hand. Come along and explore the incredible trails...
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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...