Summit Gear Run Club
Up and coming Summit Run Events:
Sunday 3 August 2025: First Half of Hounslow Course
Start: 7:00am at Perry's Lookdown Carpark.
We will run from here to the Grand Canyon Loop, do this and back to Perry's. Then those who are keen and still have juice in their legs can join us in going down Perry's and back up again.
Sunday 10 August 2025: Kedumba Half Marathon Course Training Run
Find out if the Kedumba Half Marathon could be a race for you, or get some extra course specific training in. An Out-n-Back course, so you can turn back at any time.
Distance: Approx. 21km
Sunday 17 August 2025: No Run - Saint and Sinners Running Wild NSW event
https://www.runningwildnsw.com/events/saints-and-sinners-lap-race/
Sunday 24 August 2025: Winmalee Doubles
Sunday 31 August 2025: No Run - Firies Climb for MND Weekend
Come along to Scenic World and run some laps of the Furber Stairs to support this fantastic cause. More Info
Sunday 7 September 2025: No Run - Six Foot Track Marathon Weekend
Sunday 14 September 2025: No Run - Hounslow Classic Weekend
Sunday 21 September 2025: No Run - Kedumba Half Marathon
Previous Runs:
Sunday 27 July 2025: Megalong Mega - Cemetery to Pluviometer and back
A crucial and classic Six Foot Track Marathon training run. An Out-n-Back course, so you can turn back at any time.
Distance: Approx 36km
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficulty 2/5
Distance (total) : 30 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 3.5 - 4.5hrs
GPX Download here
Google Maps Meeting Point here
Sunday 20 July 2025: No Run - Burralow Bush Run
Sunday 13 July 2025: Explorer's Tree to Bowtell's Bridge Return
Start: 7:00am Nellie's Glen Carpark
An out and back run so you can go as far as you want and turn around when you are ready.
Distance: Approx. 30km
Sunday 6 July 2025: Lockley's Pylon to Perry's Return
Start: 7:00am Lockley's Pylon Trailhead, Leura.
A good run to get prepped for the Hounslow Classic races that are coming up. Plenty of steep up and down for your Sunday morning.
Distance: Approx 16km
Rating: Effort 5/5 - Technical 5/5
Sunday 29 June 2025: Resurrected Golden Stairs Loop
Start: 7:00am Hilda's Lookout Katoomba.
We know it has been a long time between drinks for everyone on the Golden Stairs as they have been closed for so long but with them having opened up in the last week we are psyched to head down there for a thrash! We will start at Hilda's Lookout at 7am, run along cliff drive to Scenic World, head down the Furber Stairs and through the landslide to loop back to the Golden Stairs in all their revamped glory. From the Golden Stairs there will be an optional Ruined Castle Out and back or you can just head up the stairs to Narrowneck and then back to the car.
Distance: Approx 15km (with Ruined Castle)
Sunday 22 June 2025: Horsetrack Loop - Blackheath
Start: 7:00am Perrys Lookdown Carpark.
Definitely for a more experienced runner and great training for the Hounslow race. If you like vert then this run is for you. Starting at the top of Perry's Lookdown,we traverse the awe inspiring cliff tops to Evans Lookout before descending approx 700m down the horse track. The run then flattens out to a beautiful flowing single tack that follows the river to Acacia Flats before you make the long ascent back to the top of Perry's Look down.
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficutly 4/5
Distance: 19.8kms, Elevation 1134m
Estimated Time: 2.5-3.5hrs
Sunday 8 June 2025: Lockleys Pylon and Fortress Ridge with Sara
Start: 7:00am at the Fortress Ridge trail head, see the Strava link for clarification. We will run along Mt Hay Road to the Lockleys Pylon trail head and then out to Lockelys Pylon. We will then return to the cars for a quick fuel stop before heading out to Fortress Ridge Lookout and back.
Distance: 17km
Rating: Effort 3/5 Technical 4/5
Estimated Time: 2 - 3 hours
Meeting Point: here
Strava log: here
Sunday 1 June 2025: Bluegum Swamp, Winmalee.
Start: 7:00am 14-28 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee. We'll meet in the Coles Shopping Centre carpark, at the Northern end nearest to Little Zak's Academy (childcare centre). Toilets are available within the Shopping Centre complex pre- and post-run, as well as post-run coffees and breakfast.
We'll head along Whitecross Rd to the trailhead, head down towards Bluegum Swamp. Then about 4.5kms into the run, we'll climb up Bees Nest fire trail and venture out to Grose Head South lookout. After a little extra exploring via some single track, we're heading back down Bees Nest into Bluegum Swamp before ascending onto Shaw's Ridge for a fast, undulating few kms of wide fire trail back to our cars.
I'm expecting this run to be at least 15kms, 400m of vertical ascent and 2 - 2.5hrs for those seeking an easy pace. Lots of extra vert or out-and-backs for those pursuing a faster hit out.
Rating: Effort 3/5; Technical difficulty 2/5
Distance (total) : 15 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 2 - 2.5hrs
Meeting Point: here
Download GPX file here
Sunday 25th May 2025: UTA recovery run - Faulconbridge Point Out and Back
Start: 7.00am at the Springwood high school carpark. From here you can either car pool to the trail head for a shorter run or include the road section for a longer run. Staying in the lower mountains to give the upper mountains trails a break after getting smashed over the UTA weekend!
Sunday 18th May 2025: UTA Weekend - NO RUN
Sunday 11th May 2025: UTA taper run - Narrow Neck Out and Back
Start: 7.00am Narrow Neck Gate. One hour out, one hour back at whatever pace feels good to you.
Sunday 4th May 2025: UTA22 Course (requires car shuttle)
Start: 7.00am at Katoomba Falls Kiosk from where we will drive to QVH, Tablelands Road in half the cars to start the run. We will go back to pick up the cars left at QVH after we are done.
Sunday 27th April 2025: UTA specific run Out and back from Scenic World, Katoomba
Start: 7.00am Katoomba Kiosk (Oval)
Need some stair practice for UTA - then this is the run for you. We will Start at Katoomba Kiosk, Run along the cliff top to the Giant Staircase - head down and turn left to Leura Forest. Head up the Fernbower Stairs -to Leura cascades before turning around and head back down the Fernbower and follow federal pass (back on the UTA course) to Furber Stairs and back up.
Estimated Distance - 16kms
Effort 4/5
Technical difficulty 3.5/5
Google Pin meet point here
See you there :)
Sunday 30th March 2025: 7:00am - CANCELLED
N. B. Due to extensive NPWS track closures, we have needed to cancel this week's planned Sunday run. Stay local and stay safe everyone!
Kedumba, Mt Solitary East Col, top of Mt Solitary, then return - perfect for those who've entered Running Wild Mt Solitary race and/or UTA 22/50/100/Miler, and those who've always wanted to see what it's like from the other side of the Jamison Valley!
A long descent down Kedumba Pass to start, then after a section of Sublime Ridge fire trail, we'll take the single track down to Jamison Creek before heading up the East Col of Mt Solitary. This time we'll run the full length of Mt Solitary till we get to the start of Korowal Knife Edge. We'll then retrace our steps back down the East Col, follow the single track after the creek to Sublime Ridge FT before grinding back up Kedumba Pass to the old Queen Victoria Hospital and a post-run recovery drink!
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficulty 4/5
Distance (total) : 26 kms (approx)
Elevation gain total: 1500m (approx)
Estimated Time: 3.5 hrs
Start Point Google Maps - Queen Victoria Hospital, Tablelands Road, Wentworth Falls
GPX File
Sunday 23rd March 2025: 7:00am
Kedumba, Mt Solitary East Col, Kedumba Campground Loop - perfect for those who've entered Running Wild Mt Solitary race and/or UTA 22/50/100/Miler.
A long descent down Kedumba Pass to start, then after a section of Sublime Ridge fire trail, we'll take the single track down to Jamison Creek before heading up the East Col of Mt Solitary. An opportunity to sign the logbook, before heading back down - turn right to Kedumba Campground before grinding back up Kedumba Pass to the old hospital and a post-run recovery drink!
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficulty 4/5
Distance (total) : 26 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 3.5 hrs
Start Point Google Maps - Queen Victoria Hospital, Tablelands Road, Wentworth Falls
GPX File Download
Sunday 16th March 2025
Terrace Falls loop - Hazelbrook
This week's run is hosted by Craig Pemberton and the Hazelbrook Trail Runners. A mixed run of road and trail, visiting Federal Falls and Terrace Falls. Trail shoes or All-terrain shoes would be best, but road running shoes will also be okay. Take water as it'll be a warm one!
Hazelbrook shops toilets are open 7am to 5pm, while Ampol petrol station is open before then.
Rating: Effort 2/5; Technical difficulty 1/5
Distance (total) : 11 kms Return (approx)
Estimated Time: 1.5-2hrs
Start Point - Hazelbrook Shops, 192 Great Western Highway, Hazelbrook https://maps.app.goo.gl/aM719eTqi7uQb2vK6
GPX File Download
Sunday 9th March 2025
No run this week due to the Six Foot Track Marathon happening on the Saturday.
Sunday 2nd March 2025: Start 7:00am
Faulconbridge Lookout Return
| With Six Foot Marathon only 1 week away - we wanted this week to be a a fairly easy out and back - starting at Springwood High School - it is an easy run to the lookout and then return. |  |
Rating: Effort 1.5/5; Technical difficulty 1/5
Distance (total) : 18 kms Return (approx)
Estimated Time: 2hrs
Start Point Here
GPX File Download Here
Sunday Feb 23rd 2025: 7.00am
Mount York - Lockyers Trackhead - Hartley Vale loop.
| This week we are going to back it off a bit - with a spectacular single track loop that will make you feel alive. This run is mainly technical single track that starts at the Lockyers Trackhead to Lockyers lookout and campground. You then do a short bit of road through Hartley Vale before heading back uphill along Lawsons Long Alley Track back to where we started. |  |
Rating: Effort 2/5; Technical difficulty 4/5
Distance (total) : 13 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 1.5hrs
Start Point Here
GPX file Dowload here
Sunday Feb 16th 2025
Fairmont - Kedumba Loop
| This is an ideal hit out for those training for six foot track - with plenty of elevation and hill climbing at the end. Starting at the Fairmont we are going to run along the cliff top to Wentworth Falls. Then up Horden Road, follow Tablelands road to QVH. We then go down Kedumba, cross Jamieson and Leura Creeks before heading back up to Leura Cascades via the Fernbower. We finish by again following the cliff top back to the fairmont. Please bring plenty of fluids - at least 2.5L as there are no refill points. |  |
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficulty 2/5
Distance (total) : 31 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 3.75 - 4.5hrs
GPX Download here
Meeting Point here
Feb 2nd 2025: The Megalong Mega!
| We thought we would re-start our Sunday long run with the Megalong Mega - Great training for those getting ready for 6 Foot Track Ultra. This is one big out and back. Starting at the Cemetery you head down the 6 foot track to the Cox's River, after crossing the river we head straight up the hill before turning around at the top of Pluvi and head back. Plan for 32kms round trip or 110mins out back. |  |
Rating: Effort 5/5; Technical difficulty 2/5
Distance (total) : 30 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 3.5 - 4.5hrs
GPX Download here
Google Maps Meeting Point here
Sunday 17th November, 7.00am Start - Bluegum Swamp, Winmalee. 14-28 Whitecross Rd, Winmalee. We'll meet in the Coles Shopping Centre carpark, at the Northern end nearest to Little Zak's Academy (childcare centre). Toilets are available within the Shopping Centre complex pre- and post-run, as well as post-run coffees and breakfast.
We'll head along Whitecross Rd to the trailhead, head down towards Bluegum Swamp, with a short detour to inspect a hidden grotto. Then about 4.5kms into the run, we'll climb up Bees Nest fire trail and venture out to Grose Head South lookout. After a little extra exploring via some single track, we're heading back down Bees Nest into Bluegum Swamp before ascending onto Shaw's Ridge for a fast, undulating few kms of wide fire trail back to our cars.
I'm expecting this run to be at least 15kms, 400m of vertical ascent and 2 - 2.5hrs for those seeking an easy pace. Lots of extra vert or out-and-backs for those pursuing a faster hit out.
Rating: Effort 3/5; Technical difficulty 2/5
Distance (total) : 15 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 2 - 2.5hrs
Meeting Point: here
Download GPX file here
Sunday 3rd Nov 7.00am - Megalong Cemetry to Cox's River Camp ground return.
Optional 6.00am start at Explorers tree (and we wait at Megalong cemetry for all 7.00am starters)
| This is one of my all time favourite runs. From the Megalong Cemetery we head down the Six Foot track passing through some beautiful farmland before transitioning into more forested single track. The track heads mainly downhill as we start to follow the Cox's River until we hit the new Bowtell's suspension bridge and finish at the Cox's River campground. Don't waste all your energy getting there as we then turn around and the beautiful downhill becomes an energy sapping return back to the cemetery. |  |
Rating: Effort 3/5; Technical difficutly 3/5
Distance (total) : 15 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 2.5hrs (from Megalong Cemetry)
Meeting Point: Google Pin
Download GPX file here
Sunday 27th Oct 7.00am - Devils Hole - Nellies Glen Loop
| This week we finish by coming up Devils Hole. Starting at the Devils Hole Trail head on Cliff Top Drive, we will head back along Narrow Neck Road before heading down Nellies Glen and back up Devils Hole - Maybe a coffee at Scenic World after. All Welcome - See you there. |  |
Rating: Effort 3.5/5; Technical difficutly 3.5/5
Distance (total) : 15 kms (approx)
Estimated Time: 2- 2.5hrs
Meeting Point: Google Pin
GPX Files here
Nearest Toilets to start is Katoomba Oval - near Scenic World.
Sunday 20th Oct 7.00am - Blue Goat Practice Run - Mt Victoria:
| This week we head up to Mt Vic, where we are lucky that we have been offered the opportunity to run on the Blue Goat Course - we plan to do both the 5K and the 10K Course. If you like some fun single track running then this is definitely for you. All Welcome - See you there. |  |
Rating: Effort 3/5; Technical difficutly 4/5
Distance (total) : 15.5 kms
Estimated Time: 2- 2.5hrs
Meeting Point: Google Pin
The 5K GPX file is Here
The 10K GPX file is Here