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Hounslow Classic

Name: Hounslow Classic
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Blackheath

Blackheath, Australia • 11-13 Sep 2026

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.

Australia Blackheath

Race information

Website

Marathon

Hounslow Marathon

17 km

Hounslow 17k

Hounslow Monster Stage Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jun 28

BMF UTA Training Run

Katoomba

11 km

18 km

A guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park covering an 18 km return with steep stairs, river crossing and single track. NPWS ECO PASS licensed trainers lead three pace groups and discuss gear, nutrition and race strategy.

Sunday Jul 12

BMF UTA Training Run

Katoomba

11 km

18 km

A guided training run on the Hounslow course from Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park. Routes include a steep 18 km return and an 11 km option with significant elevation gain.

Sunday Jul 26

Burralow Bush Run

Bilpin

16 km

34 km

Trail running event at the Bilpin Fruit Bowl in the Blue Mountains with 16 km and 34 km courses plus a 1.5 km kids race. The event is non profit and donates ten dollars from each entry to local Rural Fire Services.

Sunday Aug 16

BMF UTA Training Run

Katoomba

17 km

A guided training run on the Hounslow 17km course in the Blue Mountains, following cliff top tracks, Govetts Leap, Evans Lookout and the Grand Canyon. Licensed trainers lead three pace groups and the session includes mandatory gear and nutr..