Cross Country Track

St Ives Showground caters for school cross country events as well as orienteering, biking and trail running with a range of venues available.

School cross country events

Schools are responsible for designing there own cross country layout using existing trails, arenas and picnic areas. There is a fire trail dirt track running along the back of St Ives Showground starting at Picnic Area 2, passing behind picnic areas 3 and 4 and the Ashen Arena to finish at the Princess Anne Arena. There is an option to extend the track to connect with Lamberts Clearing at Kur-ring-gai Wildflower Garden through the bush which creates a 3km return loop. Road crossings must be mannered by adult supervisor during racing. All layout must be submitted for approval 30 days prior to event.

Booking includes use of Princess Anne Arena, Main Arena or picnic area of choice for marshalling. Indoor pavilions can be booked for an additional charge. Large cross country events includes event area for overflow carparking (parking plan must be approved prior to event).

Trail run, mountain biking, orienteering and other uses

The trails around St Ives Showground are suitable for a range of activities including but not limited to community fun runs, trail races, learn to ride lessons.

These activities can be booked as part of a picnic area hire with pricing based on the number of attendees. To discuss your hire, contact the Venues Booking Officer on 9424 0353 or email showground@krg.nsw.gov.au.