Mt Solitary Ultra
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Mt Solitary Ultra : 45 km trail race
The Mt Solitary Ultra is a 45 km trail race that starts and finishes at the old Queen Victoria Hospital, Wentworth Falls, on 26 April 2026. The course gains approximately +2515 m of elevation and traverses varied mountain terrain including fire trails, single track, rock scrambles and river crossings.
The route follows Kedumba fire trail before turning onto Sublime Point Trail and the Mt Solitary walking track, descending to the Kedumba River and then climbing to the eastern col and the high point of Mt Solitary (950 m). The skyline traverse includes rocky sections and scrambling, a descent via the Korowall Knife Edge, trail around the Ruined Castle, passage past the Scenic Railway, and the Furber Steps aid station at Prince Henry Picnic Area (24 km). An unmanned water drop is located at Jamison Creek (37 km). Runners finish with a final climb up Kedumba back to the start/finish area.
The event enforces qualifying standards based on recent trail results (since Jan 2025) and a 9 hour overall time limit with enforced cutoffs at the Prince Henry aid station and Jamison Creek. Mandatory safety equipment must be carried; spot checks will occur and noncompliance may incur penalties or withdrawal. Entry fee is $160; entries close when sold out or on 20 April 2026. There are no race day entries. Drop bags can be left for the Prince Henry aid station and will be returned to the start/finish when the aid station closes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
