TRSA - Cleland National Park

Cleland, Australia • 6 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The TRSA Cleland National Park event takes place on trails within Cleland National Park in the Adelaide Hills. The park conserves bushland and offers a network of trails through native wildlife and cultural heritage zones, with views of the Adelaide Hills. The course is described as hilly. Participants may see wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas. The park is noted as being less than a 30-minute drive from the city.

Course Details

The event offers four distances:

  • Long – 21 km with 824 m of elevation gain.
  • Medium – 16 km with 738 m of elevation gain.
  • Short – 10 km with 412 m of elevation gain.
  • Kids – 1.5 km cross country run.

The long course is a UTMB® Index race and ITRA National Challenge event, awarding 1 ITRA point.

Event Information

All finishers receive medals, and there is a members-only random draw. The event is cup-free, so participants must bring their own hydration vessel. A mobile phone is mandatory gear. Drink stations provide water and lollies. Carpooling is essential due to limited parking, with a requirement of three occupants per vehicle for the main car park.

A free, approximately 1.5 km Junior Speedsters run for kids is held near the finish line. Kids U15 entry fees are 50% of standard fees. Participants can change their registered distance online by the Thursday before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Long
16 km
Medium
10 km
Short
Kids
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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