About This Event
The Hounslow Classic delivers a weekend of challenging trail racing through the spectacular wilderness of the Grose Valley in the Blue Mountains. This event showcases the dramatic landscape of Blackheath, where runners traverse sheer sandstone cliffs, explore ancient canyon trails, and climb rocky peaks offering panoramic views of the chiseled valley below. The race weekend combines technical terrain with breathtaking scenery, taking runners along cliff-top trails between iconic lookouts like Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout, and deep into the Grand Canyon track. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Mountains' rugged wilderness, this event attracts runners seeking both physical challenge and natural beauty in one of Australia's most distinctive trail running destinations.
Choose Your Distance
17K
A 17K trail race, Blackheath, New South Wales.
Marathon
The marathon distance includes the full 17K route plus an additional out-and-back section from Allview Escape to the Pinnacles via the iconic Perrys Lookdown and Lockleys Pylon. This extended course provides the complete Grose Valley wilderness experience with maximum exposure to the region's most challenging and scenic terrain.