This is an area of abundant wildlife, including the famous Eddie the Emu.
Get ready for some epic trail near Cudlee Creek, through beautiful bushland and over decent hills.
As you’re hauling your way up the “Gongshow” – so named by previous race director Claire Simms – be secure in knowing that you are on a character-building, proper climb!
Leave only your footprints on the traditional lands of the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and don’t forget to take in the amazing views at the top of Mt Misery.
The tracks are mainly fire trails, with some single tracks as well.
There is no certainty about your finish time – this event will truly test and delight you – but we can guarantee the adventure.
Mount Misery is situated in the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve in the Mount Lofty Ranges around 45 minutes drive from Adelaide. It is accessed via the Fox Creek Bike Park on Croft Road near Anderson Hill Winery.
The long course 24 km event is a UTMB® Index race and ITRA National Challenge event.
The 25 km distance will attract 1 ITRA point. The shorter distances will collect 0 points.
Long – 25 km – Course TBC
Medium – 17 km – Course TBC
Short – 11 km – Course TBC
Kids’ 1.5 km
** Routes and maps for this event to be confirmed.
Emails containing a discount code for members are normally sent out within 24-hours of the previous event. Please check your junk folder if you can’t see an email from us. We are unable to extend the discount period so get in touch with us quickly if you still can’t find your code.
Kids U15 are charged at 50% of standard entry fees.
Want your name on your bib? You must enter by 5.00 pm Thursday 20 June.
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 July at 5pm.
We do not accept late entries for our events.
25 km run: 8.00 am TBC
17 km run: 8.30 am TBC
11 km run/walk: 8.45 am TBC
If you wish to change your distance and still want your name printed on your bib, you must change it by 20 June 2024.
To change your distance:
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 11 km 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 at Mount Misery on the morning of the event. Please allow enough time to collect your bib before your race.
DS 1 TBC – Water and lollies.
DS 2 TBC – Water and lollies.
DS 3 TBC – Water and lollies.
Learn about our race bibs and timing procedures.
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.
Please follow the signs and directions of volunteer traffic marshals.
Enter via Fox Creek Mountain Bike Carpark on Croft Road.
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.
The race briefing will be uploaded here.
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 mountaineers 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 2024 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.
South Australia’s largest not-for-profit, community-based trail running organisation.
South Australian Trail Runners Incorporated
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TRSA acknowledges the traditional owners of all the lands we run through and thanks those peoples for looking after the places we enjoy today.
