MT SOLITARY ULTRA
45 KM
13th April 2025 (TBC)
Wentworth Falls
At a Glance
Date
Sunday, 13th April 2025 (TBC)
Time
7.00am start
Race Number Collection Time: 6.00am
Distance
45 KM
Info Pack
Please be familiar with requirements in the info pack before registering.
Aid
25km at Furber Steps, unmanned water at 37km
RACE RECORDS
| NAME | TIME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hawker (Male) | 4:23:41 | 2014 |
| Jodie Earl (Female) | 5:27:20 | 2019 |
We’ve really missed our Mt Solitary Ultra event – we’ve been unable to hold it since 2021 for multiple reasons. We are hoping to go ahead in 2025, but with the recent landslide on the Federal Pass, a section of our course is closed. We are working with NPWS and will share information as soon as we have any.
Mt Solitary ultra
Course Description
The Mt. Solitary Ultra course is truly spectacular, encompassing all the elements that make trail running exciting. You’ll experience fast downhill fire and single trails, challenging uphill sections, stairs, rolling single trails, creek and river crossings, rock scrambling, and diverse flora.
Best of all, you’ll be tested to your limits and rewarded with stunning views throughout the course. If you’re preparing for UTA, this race is perfect for you. For the latest details, download the Race Info Pack and Mandatory Gear. Check out the race on YouTube!
Entries open late 2024!
Mt Solitary Ultra Entry
Entires open late 2024
45km $160
No on the day entries.
All events have a competitor limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the route for the Mount Solitary?
For anyone not familiar with the area, the course circles the Jamison Valley and takes in portions of The UTA 100km course. The most significant part of the course, as the name implies, is the traverse over Mt. Solitary.
The event starts and finishes near the Old Queen Victoria Hospital at the end of tableland Rd, Wentworth Falls. There will be a fair degree of self sufficiency in the first portion of the 45km course. There is no other way to describe this portion of the course, other than rugged, steep and technical in parts. The course will be marked, but there will still need to be a degree of self navigation to remain on course. Details of the course are in the race information pack and downloadable maps.
All Running Wild events are marked as well as possible, with course marshals at key points.
What are the qualifying standards and cut-off times?
There are qualifying standards contained in the information pack. All cut offs are designed to ensure that runners complete the course in daylight hours.
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, and we ask runners to be mindful of others on the trail when using them.
Where are the aid stations located and what will they provide?
Aid Stations are detailed in the race information pack.
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 portaloos at the start/finishline. 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?
Mandatory Gear is outlines in the Race Information Pack. You can view it here.
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.
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