Knockers Solstice

Knockers Solstice

Knockers Solstice is a midwinter night trail run held at the Lookout near Forest Road carpark, Knocklofty, Hobart. The event takes participants through native bushland by headtorch, with views of Kunanyi, timtumili minanya / the Derwent River and the night lights of Hobart.

Courses combine wide, smooth firetrail and well-built single track with some short technical sections. Wildlife such as wallabies, bandicoots and owls may be active on the trails. The Knockers Solstice layout has been adjusted from the regular Knockers courses to avoid the large hills at the start and to simplify the loop.

The Enduro course includes a new shared-use trail across Noah’s Saddle and uses recently built sections named Knocksofty and the Yellow Hippo Track. Strava maps and elevation profiles are provided for each course.

Distances and elevation

• Enduro: 11 km, 360 m elevation
• Sport: 6 km, 225 m elevation
• Explorer: 4 km, 130 m elevation

Participants are asked to carry a head torch; a minimum of 300 lumens is recommended. The event encourages wearing a red light on the back of the head and bringing a red light or two. Dress-ups are welcome. Pizza and drinks will be available at the event hub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.