Hounslow Classic

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11-13

2026

A weekend of trail racing in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness with a 17 km cliff top route and a 42 km marathon that extends to the Pinnacles. Courses feature canyon tracks, sandstone cliffs and steep technical terrain.

11-13 Sep 2026

Blackheath,

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Marathon 17 kilometers

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Hounslow Classic

The Hounslow Classic is a weekend of trail races held in Blackheath and the Grose Valley Wilderness from 11 to 13 September 2026. The event village is at Allview Escape, 415-419 Hat Hill Rd, Blackheath NSW 2785. Entries open on Thursday 8 January 2026.

Runners follow tracks that include cliff top trails, canyon passages and rocky ascents around the Grose Valley. Course features mentioned for the races include Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon track, Perrys Lookdown, Lockleys Pylon and the Pinnacles. Terrain is described as steep and technical, with sections along sheer sandstone cliffs and deep canyon trails.

Distances offered:

Hounslow 17k scenic cliff top route between Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout.
Hounslow Marathon 42k follows the 17k route then an out and back to the Pinnacles via Perrys Lookdown.

The schedule places the marathon on Saturday 12 September and the 17k on Sunday 13 September during the same weekend. The event focuses on natural trail features and technical terrain rather than road running conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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