BMF UTA Training Run
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BMF Hounslow Training Run - Perry's Lockleys Pinnacles Return
This is a guided training run on sections of the Hounslow course in Blue Mountains National Park, starting and finishing at Perry's Lookdown car park. The route descends 2.5 km of stairs into the Grose Valley, crosses the Grose River, ascends a rough trail to the Lockleys Pylon summit, follows single track to the Pinnacles car park, then returns to Perry's. An optional turnaround point is available at Lockleys Pylon.
Distances and options
- 18 km route with over 1600 m elevation gain and loss.
- 11 km option at Lockleys Pylon with about 1200 m elevation gain and loss.
Organisers hold a National Parks and Wildlife Service ECO PASS licence and insurance to conduct training within the park. Three pace groups will operate, named MIGHTY TURTLES, HARES and a medium-paced group, and participants are supported throughout the course. The session is used as a race preparation run and includes discussion of race gear, nutrition, pacing and course information.
Participants are expected to carry mandatory Hounslow Classic gear and sufficient food and hydration for up to five hours on foot. Minimum age for this session is 16. A full information sheet with meeting points and course maps will be provided to participants before the training day. The fee for the session is $95. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
