After a bit of a hiatus, we’re returning to Cleland – a favourite with many of the club’s original members and new runners. Bring the family and enjoy the wildlife park after smashing out the hills and completing the course.
Welcome to the traditional lands of the Peramangk people.
Cleland National Park conserves an important area of bushland situated in the Adelaide Hills face zone.
A fantastic network of trails awaits you that will take you through native wildlife and cultural heritage zones, and provide spectacular views of the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.
It’s fair to say that it’s a bit hilly here – probably why they call it the Adelaide Hills. But you’ll be rewarded with native woodlands, forests, perched swamps, creeks, and maybe even a waterfall.
You can be guaranteed to run past many kangaroos – especially early in the morning, and you’ll probably spot koalas too.
After your race, we recommend you visit the Cleland Wildlife Park – the young and young at heart will enjoy it equally.
Bring your adventurous self along to this event, and don’t be put off by the hills – you can always walk them.
Cleland is less than a 30-minute drive from the city.
The long course event is a UTMB® Index race and ITRA National Challenge event.
The long course will attract 1 ITRA point. The shorter distances will collect 0 points.
Race description
Course maps
Entry fees
Start times
Course closures
Drink stations
Race briefing
Results
Merchandise
Volunteering
If you are a TRSA member, you can take advantage of the super early bird price. It is for 2-days only and will not be extended.
Kids U15 are charged at 50% of standard entry fees.
Want your name on your bib? You must enter by 5.00 pm Thursday 21 August.
It is up to you to ensure that you have adequate insurance in place should you suffer a medical episode or emergency. Personal insurance is not covered by your entry fees. Read our insurance information.
You must enter by the final closing time on Thursday 4 September 2025 at 5pm.
We do not accept late entries for our events.
Long run: 7.30 am
Medium run: 8.00 am
Short run/walk: 8.30 am
You can now easily change your distance yourself on Race Roster. This must be done by 5.00 pm on the Thursday before the race.
If you want your name printed on your bib, you must change it by 21 August 2025.
If you need to cancel, please complete the form by registration final closing time.
Note: we cannot process transfers from one On-The-Trails event to another – please cancel and then book the preferred event.
All runners/walkers must cross the finish line by 11:30 am or receive a DNF. The following paces apply:
Course Closure and On Course Cutoff times will be strictly enforced. Long Course runners must leave DS2 by 9.45am and DS3 by 10.45am. Medium Course runners must leave DS2 by 10.45am.
View our policy and methodology for determining course closures and cutoffs.
Welcome! You may take part in the short course event only. This is to ensure you are back safely and accounted for by our course closure time.
Bib numbers are normally assigned 2-days prior to an event.
All bibs must be picked up from the rego area on the morning of the event. Please allow enough time to collect your bib before your race.
Water and lollies will be at all stations.
DS 1 (near Waterfall Gully Road. start of Pengana): 4km for Long and Medium.
DS 2 (near Reynolds Drive): 9.7km for Long and Medium, 3.5km for Short.
DS 3 (Measday’s Lookout): 15.5 km for Long.
Learn about our race bibs and timing procedures.
Learn about our course marking and what to look out for.
Available spaces are limited and each vehicle will need 3 occupants to be permitted into the carpark near Cleland parkrun start point. Marshals will be in place – please follow their instructions. Car pooling from the Crafers Park’n’Ride is encouraged.
Photos and our amazing videos are uploaded to our Facebook page shortly after each event.
Preliminary results are available shortly after you’ve crossed the finish line.
Sign up your youngster for our short cross country run.
Time: approximately 10.30-11.00am
Cost: Free
How: Go to the registration tent on the day, sign-up and get a great kid’s bib.
Distance: 1-1.5 km
Where: Close to the finish line.
A TRSA committee member or delegate will lead the junior speedsters along the run. We will also have a tail runner in place. However we prefer that all kids are accompanied by an adult.
A range of TRSA merchandise is available. Visit our shop.
Our supporter ioMerino has a range of 2025 On the Trails merchandise. Head to the ioMerino website.
Placegetters for each event will receive a medal. Medal presentations will be shortly after the arrival of the final 3rd placed male & female runner in each event.
The members-only random draw will take place at approximately 11.00 am You must be present or still on-course to receive your prize.
We are a 100% volunteer-led club. Show your support – volunteer and be part of the fun!
Put up your hand and we’ll be in touch.
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Contact one of our volunteers if you still can’t find the answer to your question.
In order to enter a Trail Running SA event you must agree to the Trail Running SA Conditions of Entry.