Lofty's Revenge
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Lofty's Revenge : Adelaide to Mount Lofty (June 27, 2026)
Lofty's Revenge is a trail running event finishing at Mt Lofty Summit in the Adelaide Hills. The race offers multiple distances and a teams relay. The 50 km solo course is listed with 1,800 m of elevation gain and is approximately 70% trail and 30% road. All distances finish at Mt Lofty Summit.
Distances and course details
- 50 km
- 28 km
- 10 km
The 50 km event starts at Felixstow Reserve. The 28 km starts at Foxfield Oval in Athelstone. The 10 km starts and finishes at Mt Lofty Summit. The early sections include Linear Park Trail beside the River Torrens and the Aqueduct Trail in Highbury. The course passes Black Hill. All distances include the final 1 km on Eurilla Track, which contains a 600 m section with about a 20% gradient, named "Gates to Hell" in the event material.
Teams, logistics and entries
A 3-person teams relay is offered for the 50 km distance only, limited to 30 teams. Relay legs are: Leg 1 Felixstow to Black Hill (16.1 km), Leg 2 Black Hill to Norton Summit (19.5 km), and Leg 3 Norton Summit to Mt Lofty (14.6 km). There is a single mixed-gender category for teams. Toilets are provided at the start of each relay leg. Entry pricing is tiered (Early Bird, Standard, Late) with different options for including or excluding bus transport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
