Find yourself amongst the trees of the forest.
Travel through the ancient lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples in Kuitpo Forest, near Meadows in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Kuipto was established to ensure a sustainable timber resource for South Australia in 1898, the first of several forest plantations in the area.
The reserve covers an area of 3,600 hectares, including plantation and native bushland. It is managed for sustainable commercial forestry, while also providing for the conservation of native flora and fauna and community use for recreation.
You’ll run through an amazing mix of scenic pine plantations and native bush and enjoy wide forestry roads mixed with some single tracks.
Don’t forget to look up as you traverse through the towering trees, breathe in the scent of the pines and keep a sharp lookout for the pixies dancing under the Amanita muscaria (bright red mushrooms).
Kuitpo Forest is situated in the South Mount Lofty Ranges, 45 minutes’ drive from Adelaide, near the township of Meadows.
The long course 24 km event is a UTMB® Index race and ITRA National Challenge event.
The courses do not attract ITRA points.
Race desription
Course maps
Entry fees
Start times
Course closures
Drink stations
Race briefing
Results
Merchandise
Volunteering
Long – 24 km – View course
Medium – 18 km – View course
Short – 11 km – View course
Kids’ 1.5 km
** Routes and maps for this event are subject to frequent change due to forestry logging operations. Check back frequently and download 1-2 days before the event.
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 15 May.
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 29 May at 5pm.
We do not accept late entries for our events.
24 km run: 7.30 am
18 km run: 8.00 am
11 km 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 still want your name printed on your bib, you must change it by 15 May 2025.
If you need to cancel, please complete the form.
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:
Cutoff times will be strictly enforced.
View our policy and methodology for determining course closures and cutoffs.
Welcome! You may take part in the 11km 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 race hub at Kuitpo Hall on the morning of the event. Please allow enough time to collect your bib before your race.
Water and lollies will be at all drink stations.
Short course – Michelmore Road 4.1 km and 6.20 km
Medium course – Kyeema 4.10 km and 8.60 km; Brookman Connor Road 13.2 km
Long course – Kyeema 4.10 km and 8.60 km; Brookman Connor Road 13.2 km; Michelmore Road 17 km and 19.10 km
Learn about our race bibs and timing procedures.
Protests against podium places must be made before 5.00 pm on the day of the race. Speak to the race referee before the presentations or fill out the enquiry form. You can also request a review of your race time before 5.00 pm on the Tuesday after the event.
Learn about our course marking and what to look out for.
Depending on entry numbers and ground saturation, parking may be restricted at this event, so we encourage car pooling. There will plenty of space to park and arrange car pooling at Black Nursery Road, only a short drive from the start line.
Please follow the signs and directions of volunteer traffic marshals at the back of Kuitpo Hall off Tynan Rd. It is important to note that only vehicles with at least 3 passengers will be permitted to park in this area.
Parking around the front of Kuitpo Hall is reserved for committee members, official TRSA supporters and volunteers.
Please allow plenty of time to arrive for your event.
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 Little Foresters 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.