hounslow 17k

Sunday 14 SEPTEMBER 2025

WHERE: ALLVIEW ESCAPE, BLACKHEATH NSW 

DISTANCE: 17 KM

ELEVATION: 900 M ASCENT+, DESCENT-

When: Wave 1 - 6:20 Am

Wave 2 - 6:25 Am

Wave 3 - 6:30 Am

CUT OFF: 11:00 am 

Course Description

The Hounslow 17k will focus on the best Blackheath has to offer. Starting at Allview Escape, runners will make their way across the stony clifftops to the Grand Canyon. Heading clockwise, the race will complete the loop through the canyon. First to Evans Lookout and the stunning views of the Grose Valley, from there you will descend into the luscious trails of this ancient canyon, through carved walls and past swirling pools.

The climb will sap your energy before reemerging to Neates Glen and the nearby aid station at Grand Canyon Carpark. Hightail your way back to Allview Escape and soak up the roar of the community who marvel at your achievement.

The Course

SingleTrack Events have partnered up with friends of trail CAPRA to equip you with the cleanest, easiest to follow maps you’ll ever come across.

It is a mandatory inclusion for all participants to have both the CAPRA app AND the relevant Hounslow Classic maps on the mobile phone they will be using during their event.

Grab your mobile phone and scan the QR Code to get started.

FAQs

    • Race entry

    • GST and registration platform fees

    • Professional on-course sports photography available for purchase

    • Coveted Finishers Medallion

    • Fully marked course

    • Expert Medical support

    • On-course nutrition and refreshments

    • Professional event timing

    • Live real-time results via on-course checkpoints

    • Festival atmosphere, with vendors at Allview Escape

  • Please refer to the interactive CAPRA Map to see the recommended spectator points along the course.

    Please be aware there is limited parking at Grand Canyon and Neates Glen.

    • Waterproof Jacket with hood. Must be made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. The hood must be attached to the jacket by the original manufactured design and must be seam sealed. Must be suitable for protection in bad weather in the Mountains.

      500ml of liquid storage capacity (weather dependant, TBA prior to the race via Text and email)

      Fully charged Smart Phone that is switched on.

      Capra App installed on phone and maps downloaded

      Collapsible cup 150ml (recommended, this is a cup free event)

  • Grand Canyon Car Park - 9:30 AM

    Allview Escape (Finish) - 11:00 AM

  • Grand Canyon Car Park - 11.3km, 600m+-

    Allview Escape (Finish) - 17.2km, 900m+-

The Hounslow 17k is a UTMB index race

All runners who complete the course will be scored on the UTMB 20k index

Learn more about UTMB Index here >

The Hounslow 17k is a registered with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). 

All runners who complete the course will gain qualifier points for their ITRA Performance Index.

Learn more about ITRA Performance Index here >