Parklands Running Festival

Join us at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands for a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km or 2km (Family Dash) through a picturesque and nature-filled course.

This event offers an exciting mix of natural beauty and a touch of challenge as runners will be required to navigate some tough hills nestled amongst the terrain. The undulating course promises an unforgettable experience for seasoned runners seeking an extra edge in their races or beginners wanting to cross the finish line with a huge sense of accomplishment in their back pocket.

All event finishers will receive a themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways and a finishers certificate.

We’ve added a Half Marathon distance for the 2025 Parklands Running Festival

LOCATION

Lizard Log, Abbotsbury, Western Sydney Parklands

EVENTS ON THE DAY

Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & 2km (Family Dash) available

THE COURSE

A nature-filled course featuring a few challenging hills.

SCHEDULE

5:30am: the event village will open for registration, bib pick-up, bag drop and sponsor tents.

7:00am: Half Marathon race event commences

8:15am: 10km race event commences.

8:30am: 5km race event commences.

9.30am: 2km Family Dash commences

10:00am: Prize giving ceremony.

GETTING THERE

By car – there is a carpark located on both the east and west side of Lizard Log which can be accessed from Horsley Drive.

OTHER DETAILS

All event distances are professionally chip timed by Multisport Australia.

Each finisher will receive a themed medal at the finish line as well as other sponsor giveaways.

The 2k race is a Family Dash event aimed at getting youngsters involved in healthy outdoor activities. An accompanying adult can run with their child for an additional $10. Register your child first, then add an accompanying adult bib during the registration options. Please note the accompanying adult will not be timed and will not receive a finishers medal.

There are plenty of other outdoor activities at the event village with more details here – https://www.westernsydneyparklands.com.au/places-to-go/lizard-log.

There are no cut off times for the 2k, 5k or 10k. There is a cut off time of 4 hours for the Half Marathon event.

There will be a photographer present on the course taking photos of you, which will be posted on our socials following the race.

There WILL be other pedestrians and cyclists on the paths. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists and dogs.

Race times are subject to minor changes.

We are always on the lookout for volunteers on race day to help out with course marshalling and registration. It’s a great way to experience the buzz of race day without having to tie up the laces. In addition to being amongst the energy of the race, Race Hub Australia are delighted to offer volunteers the following as a thank you for their help on the day:

• Free Race Hub Australia Merchandise
• Free entry to any future race
• Post event breakfast with staff and volunteers