Mt Solitary Ultra
Event location
Description
The Mt Solitary Ultra is a challenging 45 km trail run starting and finishing at the Old Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls, NSW. The course traverses the Jamison Valley, reaching Mt Solitary and extending to Katoomba before returning.
This race offers a full trail running experience, featuring fast downhill fire trails, steep and technical uphill sections, stairs, rolling single tracks, creek and river crossings, rock scrambling, and diverse native flora. Participants will be pushed to their limits and rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views throughout the route.
Event Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia
The date for the 2026 event is yet to be confirmed.
Distances:
45K - solo
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