Wentworth Falls
11 KM / 16km
9th February 2025
Wentworth Falls
At a Glance
Date
Sunday, 9th February 2025
Time
7.30am start
Race Number Collection Time: 6.30am
Distance
11 km, 16km
Mandatory Items
Must carry at least 500mL of water from the start
Aid
Shortcut track, Chester Rd
Race Cut-off : 2 hours at Valley of the Waters Track (12km for Full or 9km for Short)
Map
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Wentworth Falls
Course Description
Experience our most breathtaking short course race, starting and finishing at the majestic Fairmont Resort. The course winds through the Blue Mountains National Park on single trails and stairs, offering runners some of the most magnificent views of Wentworth Falls and Mt. Solitary.
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 Wentworth Falls event?
From the Fairmont, runners head into the National Park towards Lilian’s Bridge. At the far end of the bridge, a marshal will direct 16km runners to the left for more stairs and single trails, while 11km runners will go to the right. Both routes lead to the Conservation Hut where Aid Station 1 is located.
Both courses then continue along the Shortcut Track, past the Wentworth Falls picnic area car park, and down the stairs onto more single trails, guided by a marshal, to the Chester Rd Aid Station 2. Here, the 16km and 11km courses diverge, giving 16km runners some extra distance before they rejoin the 11km course.
Both routes proceed along the top of the falls, up the stairs, past Fletcher’s Lookout, and onto the Undercliff Track. They then cross a short bridge to the Overcliff Track. A marshal will direct all runners back towards Lilian’s Bridge, leading to the uphill climb to the Fairmont start/finish area.
All Running Wild events are marked as clearly as possible, with course marshals positioned at key points.
Are there cut-off times?
Yes, all runners must be at Valley of the Waters within 2hrs to ensure volunteers are not on course longer than planned. The Valley of the Waters is 12km in for the full course, and 9km in for the short course.
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 or 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, and we ask runners to be mindful of others on the trail when using them.
What are the distance options and their routes?
Both courses are described above and shown on the course map.
Where are the aid stations located and what will they provide?
Aid Station 1 (Conservation Hut): Water, Fruit
Aid Station 2 (Chester Rd): Water, Fruit, Electrolyte
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?
There are toilets at the race hub in The Fairmont, and public toilets at the Conservation Hut.
What mandatory gear do I need?
You must carry at least 500 ml of water. 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, usually in the afternoon after the event.
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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