yurrebilla trail ~56 km

 

Where: The scenic Yurrebilla Trail runs for 56 km through the rugged western escarpment of the Adelaide Hills. It ascends 1865 m and descends 2060m, and is over 600m at its highest point. At no point is it more than 18km from the centre of Adelaide; yet most of it runs through native woodland which varies constantly along the route. Wildflowers are at their best at this time of year.

Status: non-certified 56km trail run.

When: The next race will be held on Sunday 3 October 2010.

No. of finishers: 2007 - 23; 2008 - 39; 2009 - 102

How long in existence: since 2007

Winners last 3 years:

Year male time female time
2007 group run   group run  
2008 Brett Worley 6:57 Catherine Yates 7:57
2009 Mathew Kinsele 5:24:09 April Palmerlee 6:23:06

Race records: Male - Mathew Kinsele 5:24:09; 2009: Female - April Palmerlee 6:23:06; 2009

Race Director: David Close, telephone 08 8278 4337

Event website

Full results 2009

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Catherine Yates
& Paul Black
     

Pics 2008 - click to enlarge

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Brett Worley (front)
Brett Worley (c)
Catherine Yates


runner high above the falls