Grand Cliff Top Race

Katoomba, Australia • 12 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Grand Cliff Top Race is a 17.5 km point-to-point trail run along the Grand Cliff Top Walk in the Blue Mountains. The course links the villages of Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba via cliff top tracks and bushland.

Course Details

The route is described as an adventure with big views and World Heritage landscapes. It includes exposed escarpments, forest trails, waterfalls, and many stairs. The event features approximately 700 meters of elevation gain. The event is also open to walkers.

Event Information

The event starts at Wilson Park in Wentworth Falls, New South Wales. The event is promoted as suitable for trail runners seeking scenery and challenge, and as a potential preparation event for ultra-distance trail races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

18 km
Grand Cliff Top Race
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