Mt Portal
11 km / 17.5 km
16 March 2025
Glenbrook National Park
At a Glance
Date
Sunday, 16th March 2025
Time
7:30am start, Rego open from 7am
Location
Red Gum camping area, Euroka Clearing, Blue Mtns National Park, Glenbrook
Distance
11 km / 17.5 km
Mandatory Items
Water bottle or bladders with a capacity to carry 500mL of water. Please bring as it is part of our approvals.
Aid
There are 2 locations: Mt. Portal Road and top of the causeway.
Cut Off: There is a 2 hour cut off at aid station two, which is at the top of the causeway. There is also a three hour cut off for the race finish.
RACE RECORDS
| NAME | TIME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Davies (Male) | 1:06:29 | 2010 |
| Jo Brischetto (Female) | 1:18:29 | 2013 |
Map
For a detailer map, select a link below:
MT Portal
Course Description
This is an excellent course for beginner trail runners and anyone who loves exploring the trails the Blue Mountains National Park.
Runners will enjoy a mix of fire trails and single tracks, offering opportunities for faster running as well as some challenging climbs.
Highlights include the stunning Mt Portal Lookout over the Nepean River and the scenic Campfire Creek trail.
Choose your distance
11 KM
$65
16 KM
$65
No on the day entries.
All events have a competitor limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the route for the Mount Portal?
Mount Portal start/finish line is in the Red Gum Camping area of Euroka Clearing. Runners head from here to Bennets Ridge Firetrail, before heading down to the Nepean River Trail, back near Euroka and up the Goat Track to the Portal Waterhole trail to Mount Portal Fire trail. After going up to the lookout and back, 17.5km course runners turn right on to the Euroka Walking Track, and take in the Campfire Creek trail, the Link Track and to the Iron Bark Picnic Area, while the 11km course runners turn left on to the Euroka Walking Track. Both courses end back at the start/finish area.
All Running Wild events are marked as well as possible, with course marshals at key points.
Are there cut-off times?
Yes, there is a 2hr cutoff at aid station 2, which is at the top of the causeway (7.5km in). There is also a 3hr cutoff for the race finish (17.5kms).
Is there catering available on the day?
Runners and volunteers will get a free coffee/hot chocolate from our coffee van, and then hot food (usually a sausage sandwich) and a cold drink at the finish line.
How can I volunteer for the event?
We welcome volunteers for various roles including aid stations and course marshalling. Please contact us if you’re interested in helping out.
Are headphones / walking poles allowed?
Due to the terrain we run on, we ask all runners not to use headphones at our events. This is so you can stay aware of what others around you are saying and hear if anyone needs your attention. Also, a big part of trail running is being social – so have a chat along the way!
Walking poles are allowed at our events, but we ask runners to be mindful of where they use them and not hinder other runners on any narrow or technical trails.
What are the distance options and their routes?
You can choose from 11km or 17.5km, with courses as described above and available in the downloadable map.
Where are the aid stations located and what will they provide?
Aid Station 1 (5.3/9.7km): Water, Fruit, lollies
Aid Station 2 (12.1 km): Water, Electrolyte, Fruit
All aid stations have emergency pads and tampons, hand sanitiser, rubbish and recycling bins, friendly volunteers who are happy to help and are in contact with First Aid if needed.
There will be no cups at the aid stations on the course. As all runners are required to have the capacity to carry 500mls of water and to reduce our landfill contribution, we ask runners use their own collapsible cups or flasks.
Are there toilets available?
Within Euroka clearing there are 9 toilets. Of these 7 are easily accessible with a 2-3 minute walk. The other 2 are a little further away, but still easily reached.
If you need to go in the bush along the course, please move well off the trail and ensure you are more than 100m from any body of water (creeks/rivers). For minimal impact, pack waste for disposal after the event. If you have to dig a hole, make sure it is at least 15cm deep, and cover it up when done. You should pack out any toilet paper, pads and tampons as they don’t biodegrade.
What mandatory gear do I need?
Must carry at least 500mL of water from the start. In accordance with our policy, we have a “No Water No Result” rule, i.e. if you fail to carry water, you will fail to receive a result. Our on-course marshals will also be looking for this, so be sure to carry your water. We do not provide cups at aid stations.
Do I need any safety gear?
Whilst not compulsory, we recommend runners wear gloves on the trails, such as bike gloves, as these will help protect your hands in case of a fall. Injuries to hands are the most common injuries our Event Safety Services team see. Please be mindful of the weather and dress appropriately.
Where can I find the race results?
Race results will be available on Tempus Timing in the 24hrs after the event has finished.
How old do you have to be to run in this event?
For most events runners must be 16 years or over. However, if you are 14-16 years old you can email us about registering for events less than 21km, with details of a parent or running coach who we can talk to. Our Saints and Sinners Lap Race will allow runners as young as 11 years old, as long as they are in a team (3hr team or Juniors team) and they can run up to 2 laps (not consecutive laps). Contact us if you’d like to discuss any other circumstances related to age.
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