2026 Nightgaine
Dark Cherry Pyegaine
Date
Saturday 25 July 2026
Location
Cherrybrook
Duration
5 hours & 3 hours
Status
Details available
Entries will open soon
Event overview
Get ready for a proper nightgaine adventure throuh Berowra Valley National Park, spilling out into Cherrybrook and Pennant Hills. Running entirely on established tracks in line with NPWS requirements, this course still packs plenty of bite — there’s a maze of trails out there, and if your concentration slips, the bush will punish you.
This is the perfect event to launch your night navigation career. Play it safe with mostly street running and the occasional bush track, or send it and dive into some serious tricky night nav on faint, hard-to-find trails. For the sharpest navigators and fastest movers, clearing the course in 5 hours will be a real challenge.
Expect:
🔥 Tricky, confidence testing navigation
🌲 Stunning bushland after dark
🧭 Endless route choice, catering for street cruisers or full bush warriors
🏛️ Cool local historical features hidden in plain sight
The sun sets at 5:12 pm, so darkness will fall early and fast, headlamps on, brains engaged. This one’s all about smart decisions, steady nerves, and owning the night.
Entry fees and inclusions
Entry fees for the event are not yet finalised.
Your entry includes:
- Up to 5 hours of adventure at Cherrybrook.
- Map and electronic timing (1 per person).
Course times
- Saturday 4:30pm Mass start of 5 hour event.
- Saturday 5:30pm Mass start of 3 hour event.
- Saturday 8:30pm The 3 hour event closes.
- Saturday 9:30pm The 5 hour event closes.
- Timings of map availability, novice briefing, final briefing and prize givings will be confirmed closer to the event date.
Location
- Distance from Sydney: about 25 mins from the CBD.
Facilities
Hash House
- Toilets, water and some cover will be available at the Hash House.
- Camping is not available at this event.
Safety considerations
- Usual mandatory equipment of a whistle, space blanket and compression bandage apply.
- Headtorch is mandatory. Spare batteries or a spare headtorch is a sensible precaution.
- Event organisers plan to have a first aid-qualified volunteer on site.
Final instructions
These will be released on this event page on Monday 20th July. The final details will include further details on the location, event day, and much more.
In the meantime, you can check out the Learning Centre for advice on what gear to bring, what to expect at a bush event, and other information.
What is rogaining?
A fun team sport, navigating using map, compass and clues to visit as many checkpoints as possible within the time limit. It’s a “choose your own adventure” experience in outdoor environments where teams explore the course for as much or as little of the allocated time as they like.
Our sport is for all ages and fitness levels, from families walking with small children through to bushwalkers and runners. Rogaining encourages the development of strategy and navigational skills, fitness, and the ability to work in a team.
For more information, check out the Learning Centre.
