Explore some of South Australia’s best trails in the Mt Lofty Ranges.
Five Peaks is a multi-distance event and includes our only ultra-marathon course. It traverses the Adelaide Hills, starting in Athelstone at the foot of Black Hill Conservation Park and finishes in Belair National Park.
Following the well-known Yurrebilla Trail, we’ve thrown in a few diversions including the iconic Mount Lofty Summit. Whilst it may be called Five Peaks, there are definitely more than five hills!
You’ll travel through spectacular native bushland, open fire trails and technical single track, and be rewarded with spectacular views.
The event caters to runners of varying abilities with 58 km, 26 km, 17 km and 10 km distances. To help newcomers, we also offer three social runs along the course before the event.
Expect a great day out on the trails, a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a well-supported event and a fantastic finishing hub at the end of the course.
The Five Peaks 58 km and 26 km events are UTMB® Index races and ITRA National Challenge events.
The 58km distance will attract 3 ITRA points and the 26km distance 1 point.
Distances and maps
Ultra – 58 km – View Course
Long – 26 km- View Course
Medium – 17 km- View Course
Short – 10 km- View Course
Early-bird 58km – $80 26km – $45 17km – $30 10km – $25 (Until 29 February 2024 at 11.59 pm) | Standard 58km – $85 26km – $50 17km – $35 10km – $30 (Until 2 May 2024 at 5.00 pm) | Kids U15 58km – $45 26km – $25 17km – $20 10km – $15 (Until 2 May at 5.00 pm) |
* Want your name on your bib? You must enter by 5.00 pm Thursday 18 April.
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 2 May at 5pm.
We do not accept late entries for our events.
58km ultra-marathon
26km run: Noon
17km run: 12.45 pm
10km run/walk: 1.30 pm
All runners/walkers must cross the finish line by 5:30 pm or receive a DNF. The following paces apply:
Cutoff times will be strictly enforced at McElligotts Quarry.
If you arrive at McElligott’s Quarry after these times you will be stopped by a TRSA official. Your time will be recorded as DNF (did-not-finish). We will provide you with a lift back to the finish line, or you can call someone else to pick you up.
View our policy and methodology for determining course closures and cutoffs.
58 km runners will need to nominate a wave.
Drink stations and timing points open at set times. If you start in the wrong wave and arrive before opening times you will be held until they are open.
IMPORTANT: You must choose the correct wave. If you have run the event before, search your previous finish results and use them as a guide. Results for all previous Five Peaks events can be found on the Event Strategies website, by typing “Five Peaks” into the Search Box in the right-hand column called All Race Results.
If you wish to change your wave or distance and still want your name printed on your bib, you must change it by 18 April 2024.
Other changes can be made up until 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Last-minute changes on the day can be made at the registration desk of your preferred event distance start area.
Welcome! You may take part in the 10 km event only. This is to ensure you are back safely and accounted for by our course closure time.
58 km start line: Foxfield Oval, Athelstone
26 km start line: Cleland Conservation Park, Long Ridge Track
17 km start line: Mt Barker Road (walk down drive into paddock)
10 km start line: McElligott’s Quarry aid station
Finish line: Main Oval, Belair National Park
We’re changing this up a little this year, moving the date out so you’ve got time to try out our tips and tricks well before Five Peaks.
If you’re running any of our events this year, you’ll find our speakers motivating and informative.
Join us at The Run House in Norwood on Sunday 7 April, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm. Bookings will be essential.
We hold a series of social training runs for Five Peaks. View our facebook page for details.
Run 1: Foxfield to Norton – 28 Jan 2024 | View course
Run 2: Norton to Cleland – 10 Mar 2024 | View course
Run 3: Cleland to Belair – 7 April 2024 | View course
Drop bags for the 58 km and 26 km events can be left at both start locations.
Drop bags must be clearly labelled with the following:
Items that need to remain dry should be placed in zip lock or dry bags. Seal all food containers in the bags to prevent ants from getting in.
All drop bags will be returned to the finish line once the Coach Road drink station has closed. Drop bags that remain after the conclusion of the event may be thrown away if they contain food.
DS 1 (6.55 to 9:20 am) – Chapman’s Track (9km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
DS 2 (8:05 to 11:00 am) – Norton Summit (18km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Lollies, Chips, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
DS 3 (9:00 am to 12.15 pm) – Coach Rd (25.5km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Lollies, Chips, Potatoes, Coke, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
DS 4 (9:45 am – 1:15 pm) – Mount Lofty Summit (32km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Lollies, Chips, Coke, Brownies, Vegemite Scrolls, Finger Buns, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
DS 5 (10:50 am – 2:55 pm) – Mount Barker Rd (42km / 9.5km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Lollies, Chips, Coke, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
DS 6 (11:40 am – 3:55 pm) – McElligott’s Quarry (49km / 16km / 6.9km) – Watermelon, Bananas, Lollies, Chips, Coke, Brownies, Water and Infinit Speed Orange sports drink.
Finish line – EVERYTHING + options to purchase coffee and food.
Delicious recovery food by Nomad Runner Snack. View menu.
Learn about our race bibs and timing procedures.
Learn about our course marking and what to look out for.
There is plenty of parking around Foxfield Oval and Belair National Park.
Volunteers, supporters, family and friends arriving at Belair
Go to the Belair National Park main entrance. Let them know you are with TRSA for free entry.
Please follow the signs and directions of volunteer traffic marshals.
Parking around the main oval is reserved for committee members, official TRSA supporters and volunteers.
We have reserved plenty of parking spaces just a short walk from the Main Oval for family and friends.
Buses leave from the car park adjacent to the Belair National Park Holiday Park and travel to all start lines.
Tickets cost $17 and can be booked as you enter or later by amending your registration. Bus tickets are non-refundable.
Preliminary results are available shortly after you’ve crossed the finish line.
Photos and our amazing videos are uploaded to our Facebook page shortly after each event.
A range of TRSA merchandise is available. Visit our shop.
Our supporter ioMerino is our official supplier of 2024 Five Peaks merchandise. Head to the ioMerino website.
Placegetters for each event will receive a medal. Medal presentations will be shortly after the arrival of the 3rd placed male & female runner in each event.
The members-only random draw will take place at approximately 3.30 pm 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.
Join our Trail Running SA Lounge on Facebook and ask the trail community your question.
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.
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