COURSES
Two epic course options. One unforgettable day on the Illawarra Escapement.
WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
NEW TO TRAILS?
The 6KM course is the perfect introduction to trail running with manageable climbs and incredible coastal views.
CRAVING A CHALLENGE?
The 19KM course delivers more elevation, technical terrain, and unforgettable panoramas across the escarpment.
RUN WITH FRIENDS
Both courses finish at Hopetoun Park near Panorama House, so you can celebrate together at the finish line.
EARN YOUR MEDAL
Every finisher earns a bespoke medal and becomes part of the inaugural Illawarra Escarpment Traverse community.
TRAIL PROFILE AT A GLANCE
COURSE COMPARISON
DISTANCE
6KM COURSE
19KM COURSE
6KM
19KM
ELEVATION GAIN
~100M
~700M
TERRAIN
Single track, fire trails,
coastal paths
Technical trails, ridgelines,
rocky sections
START
Hopetoun,
Panorama House,
Bulli Tops
Stanwell Park
Beach Reserve
FINISH
Hopetoun,
Panorama House,
Bulli Tops
Hopetoun,
Panorama House,
Bulli Tops
RECOMMENDED RUNNER
All levels
New to trail running
Confident trail runners
comfortable with elevation
and technical single track
19KM
BUILT FOR ADVENTURE
A stunning technical course with rolling trails, coastal lookouts, and a rewarding finish.
19KM COURSE ROUTE OVERVIEW
The 19KM course starts at Stanwell Park Beach Reserve and will take in the best of the Illawarra Escarpment.
After a short section on the sand, the track heads west towards the Train Station.
The next few kilometres are technical single track as you head towards Wodi Wodi Trail.
Navigating Creek beds, you head to the Wodi Wodi stair climb for the bulk of the Elevation climb to unforgettable views at the top of the Illawarra Escarpment.
Now heading south, you head along the escarpment. with views of the Illawarra and the Ocean to your left.
Quality single track winds you all the way to Sublime Point lookout, where you have a chance to soak in the view before you head to the finish line at Hopetoun Park.
Expect coastal vistas, rainforest, cliffs, and ridgelines.
19KM COURSE ROUTE
19KM COURSE ELEVATION
19KM COURSE PHOTOS
6KM
PERFECT FOR ALL LEVELS
A stunning short course with mixed trails, coastal lookouts, and a memorable finish.
6KM COURSE ROUTE OVERVIEW
The 6KM course starts at Hopetoun Park and heads north.
You follow a single trail track that flows through the escarpment that pops out at Sublime Point.
You then complete a loop on the Woodward Trail on the new elevated platform, protecting the native flora. Heading south, you will then join the 19KM runners heading back to Sublime.
As you arrive at Sublime Point, don’t forget to check out the view and grab a selfie from the lookout.
You will then be heading back 3km’s on the newer restored Single Track featuring carved stairs and stepping stones towards Panorama house and Hopetoun finish line.
6KM COURSE ROUTE
6KM COURSE ELEVATION
6KM COURSE PHOTOS
READY TO TAKE ON THE ESCARPMENT
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