Last Updated: 12th May 2026
Last Updated: 12th May 2026
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 6 ?
5.1km
115m
115m
Urban fringe
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +4.40%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.50%
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0:35
Slow
0:26
Moderate
0:20
Fast
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The course is a cross country run on fire trail. The course starts in North Lawson Park and heads left, out and back along North Lawson fire trail then continues up the hill. At the top of the hill, head left to the national park gate then turn back and continue to the gate at San Hose Rd. Turn back and return down the hill taking a left out to the gate and back to the finish.
Dogs on leash are welcome. Parts of the course may be unsuitable for some prams/buggies - please contact the parkrun team beforehand so they can provide more information.
The toilets are located in Wilson Park opposite the Lawson Swim Centre, this is approx. 500m from the start.
Turn off the Great Western Hwy at the lights in Lawson and go over the railway bridge, take the first left on Loftus Street then the second right onto St Bernard’s Drive. Continue along past the Lawso Swim Centre to North Lawson Park. If traveling by car on event day please DO NOT park on Evans Street or Park Road - park on St Bernards Drive near the swimming pool and walk down to the event - it's less than a 10 min walk.
1 km
2 minutes
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Moderate.
Follow marshalls - several out and backs, and dog legs.
Perfect throughout.
Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Snake bandage
None
There is a small stream crossing.
Ben Roberts Cafe
10 Benang St, Lawson NSW 2783, Australia
https://www.benscafe.org.au/
Recommended by Parkrun Lawson
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