Countdown to event
The TRSA Trail Championship will again be held at Mount Bold in 2026.
Mount Bold is the largest reservoir in South Australia and is surrounded by more than 5,500 ha of land, including native vegetation with conservation significance.
Held for the first time in 2023, this course received great reviews from participants. It ticks all the boxes: hills, great trails and magnificent views. We also offer an extra-long distance at this event.
Run around the beautiful Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve and enjoy the tranquility, scenery and local wildlife. You’ll travel through stringybark and manna gum woodlands, swamps and creeks.
It’s no walk in the park – you’d expect our championship round to be challenging, but we still cater for a variety of abilities with four distances on offer. And sure that first climb is tough, but you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across the dam wall and over the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Plus, more than 160 native animals call Mount Bold home including the Southern Brown Bandicoot. What will you see out On The Trails?
Mount Bold is less than a 50-minute drive from central Adelaide.
Race features
- Four distances, including an extra-long course
- Prizes for all championship placegetters
- Drink stations and nutrition
- World-famous brownies
- Member-only random draw
- Optional lunch at Anvers Wines after the event
Distances and maps
| Extra long - 35 km | View course |
| Long – 25 km | View course |
| Medium – 19 km | View course |
| Short – 10 km | View course |
| Kids X-country - 1km |
Routes and maps for this event are subject to change. Check back frequently and download 1-2 days before the event.
Course cut-offs and closures
All runners/walkers must cross the finish line by 11:30 am or receive a "did not finish" (DNF).
The following paces apply:
| 35 km runners: | 8.28 mins/km |
| 25 km runners: | 9.39 mins/km |
| 19 km runners: | 11.08 mins/km |
| 10 km runners: | 17.16 mins/km |
You must stay in front of the course sweepers at all times. Cutoff will be strictly enforced.
View our policy and methodology for determining course closures and cutoffs.
Walkers
Welcome! You may take part in the short event only. This is to ensure you are back safely and accounted for by our course closure time.
The perks
Enjoy the TRSA vibes after your run:
- free fruit, nibbles and the chocolate brownies we're famous for
- sponsor tents with great running and outdoor gear
- a quick massage by Botanic Health
- our member-only random draw with fantastic prizes donated by our sponsors.
UTMB® Index and ITRA events
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The long and extra long courses are UTMB® Index races and ITRA National Challenge events.
The courses do not attract ITRA points.
Drink station information
Water, Tailwind and lollies will be at all drink stations.
We do not supply cups - you must bring your own drinking container.
Free kids' cross country run
Sign up your youngster for our short cross-country run.
Time: approximately 10.30-11.00am
Cost: Free
How: Go to the registration tent on the day, sign-up and get a great kid’s bib.
Distance: 1-1.5 km
Where: Close to the finish line.
A TRSA committee member or delegate will lead the kids along the run. We will also have a tail runner in place. However, we prefer that all kids are accompanied by an adult.
Discounts and late entries
Members' super early bird discount
The super early-bird price will be applied automatically at the checkout to member entries for the first 2 days of the registration period only. It will not be extended.
Kids entry fees
Kids U15 are charged at 50% of standard entry fees for all distances.
Late entries
We don't accept late entries. You must enter by 5.00 pm on the Thursday before the event.
Name on bibs
You must enter by Thursday 24 September at 5.00 pm to get your name on your bib.
Prizes and random draw
Placegetters for each event will receive a trophy. Presentations will be shortly after the arrival of the final 3rd-placed male & female runners in each event.
The members-only random draw will take place at approximately 11.00 am You must be present or still on-course to receive your prize.
Event parking
Depending on entry numbers, parking may be restricted at this event, so we encourage car pooling.
Detailed parking instruction will be provided in your race briefing.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Extra long - 35 km Opening soon
Registration opens in 3 months 24 days-
Elevation - 1098 m
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A$65.00
Early bird
Sept 6 – Sept 21 -
A$70.00
Standard
Sept 21 – Oct 8
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Short - 10km Opening soon
Registration opens in 3 months 24 days-
Elevation - 478 m
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A$47.50
Early bird
Sept 6 – Sept 21 -
A$52.50
Standard
Sept 21 – Oct 8
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Medium - 19km Opening soon
Registration opens in 3 months 24 days-
Elevation - 673 m
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A$55.00
Early bird
Sept 6 – Sept 21 -
A$60.00
Standard
Sept 21 – Oct 8
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Long - 24km Opening soon
Registration opens in 3 months 24 days-
Elevation - 834M
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A$60.00
Early bird
Sept 6 – Sept 21 -
A$65.00
Standard
Sept 21 – Oct 8
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Event schedule
- Sun, September 6, 2026 7:00 am - Extra-long course start
- Sun, September 6, 2026 8:00 am - Long course start
- Sun, September 6, 2026 8:30 am - Medium course start
- Sun, September 6, 2026 9:00 am - Short course start
- Sun, September 6, 2026 10:45 am - Kids race
- Sun, September 6, 2026 11:00 am - Presentations & random draw
- Sun, September 6, 2026 11:30 pm - Course closed
Contact information
- Event contact
- Registration manager
- Website
- Visit website
