TRSA - Mount Misery
Lenswood, Australia • 5 Jul 2026
Mount Misery - TRSA
Mount Misery takes place in the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve in the Mount Lofty Ranges, about 45 minutes drive from Adelaide. The event is accessed via the Fox Creek Bike Park on Croft Road near Anderson Hill Winery.
The route passes through native bushland with abundant wildlife, including the locally known Eddie the Emu. Runners move along mainly fire trails with sections of single track and multiple creek crossings. Participants are invited to respect the traditional lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples.
Distances and maps
- 24 km : 1,224 m elevation; UTMB Index race, 1 ITRA point.
- 15 km : 843 m elevation.
- 8 km : 368 m elevation.
- Kids 1.5 km
Race provisions include drink stations and nutrition, medals for placegetters, on-course first aid attendants, electronic timing, and event photography. The event is cup free so each participant must bring their own hydration vessel; a mobile phone is also mandatory. Walkers may take part in the 8 km event only. Organisers note that elevation on the courses is significant and advise choosing distances with that in mind. Cutoff times and course closures apply and will be strictly enforced.
Parking arrangements vary by weather; car pooling is strongly recommended and wet weather access may require diversion to a lower carpark with passenger pickup and possible shuttle arrangements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.