GRAND CLIFF TOP RACE
Sunday 18 April 2027
Run the edge of the Blue Mountains on this unforgettable 17.5km point-to-point adventure along the iconic Grand Cliff Top Walk. Linking Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba via cliff top tracks, bushland and historic villages, this course delivers big views, flowing trail and World Heritage landscapes at every turn. Expect exposed escarpments, forest trails, waterfalls, and many stairs with 700m of elevation that rewards strong legs and steady pacing. A must-do for trail runners chasing scenery, challenge and a true Mountains experience, especially as a pre-UTA tune up! Walkers welcome too.
Run the iconic Grand Cliff Top Walk, covering a spectacular 17.5km escarpment route from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba. The Grand Cliff Top Race 2027 is back for a second year after a highly successful inaugural event in 2026!
The race starts at the gateway to the Grand Cliff Top Walk in Wilson Park, Falls Road, Wentworth Falls at 7:00am and finishes at the Skyway Park at Scenic World, Katoomba. Kelsie King will open the event with by welcoming us to Gundungurra Country. Kelsie's painting of the yellow-tailed black cockatoo, Wumbarrung in Gundungurra language, is the wayfinding icon for the Grand Cliff Top walk.
There will be one aid station located at Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura (10km).
The start will be staggered to reduce congestion on the early single track. Select your wave when you register - note this is self-seeded and there are limits for each wave. Please choose an appropriate time for you - if unsure go into a slower wave and start at the front.
- Wave A: runners aiming to complete the course in under 2hrs
- Wave B: longer than 2-3hrs
- Wave C: longer than 3-4hrs
- Wave D: longer than 4-5hrs
- Wave E: 5hrs to cut off and walkers
Course records:
- Men's Winner: Ben St Lawrence won the 2026 event, setting an inaugural course record of 1h 25m.
- Women's Winner: Sarah Levett was the winning female, with a time of 1h 42m.
Minimum age: 16.
There is a 300m section of metal walkway in the first 2km where you must walk - this is a condition of our licence with Blue Mountains City Council. There will be marshals to tell you where to walk. Gloves are recommended to protect your hands if you fall here or anywhere else on the route.
Cut-off times
• Gordon Falls (10km): 4-hour cut-off (11:15am, allowing for staggered starts)
• Scenic World finish (17.5km): 6-hour cut-off (1:15pm, allowing for staggered starts)
Drop bags may be checked in at the start and transported to the finish at Scenic World. All drop bags must be clearly labelled.
Please catch the train or carpool. DO NOT park at Wilson Park as this is a condition of our licence. Parking is available at Wentworth Falls station - a short walk to the start line. There is also parking and toilets at Pitt Park and Wentworth Falls Lake. Even better catch a train! You can travel by train to Wentworth Falls station and catch a train back from Katoomba station at the end of the race.
This year transport on the Explorer Bus from Scenic World back to Wentworth Falls at the end of the race is included in your entry ticket. The bus will leave hourly from 11am. All finishers receive an Explorer Bus pass, which can be used to return to Katoomba station. No event transport is provided from Gordon Falls, however public transport is available. Public buses (not included in race entry) and taxis operate regularly from Scenic World.
Parking is NOT available at Scenic World. Limited paid parking is available at Gordon Falls (free for Blue Mountains residents).
Public toilets are located at Wentworth Falls station car park, Pitt Park, Wentworth Falls Lake and Wilson Park. Additional Portaloos will be available at Wilson Park. Toilets are on course at Gordon Falls, Echo Point and Scenic World.
Transfers will be accepted up to one week before the event (7am Sunday 4 April) via Race Roster and cost $5.
Cancellations will be accepted up to two weeks before the event (7am Sunday 28 March). There is a $25 cancellation fee.
Bib collection: from Summit Gear Katoomba during opening hours on Saturday 17 April OR at the race start from 5.30am to 6.30am on race day.
SKRATCH LAB NUTRITION PACKS FOR FIRST 50 ENTRIES!
AWESOME SPONSOR PRIZES FROM LA SPORTIVA, SKRATCH AND SUMMIT GEAR FOR OVERALL PODIUMS AND SPOT PRIZES FROM SPONSORS AND LOCAL TOURISM BUSINESSES AT THE FINISH LINE!
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A GRAND CLIFF TOP RACE BUFF, AN EXPLORER BUS PASS AND A MOUNTAIN CULTURE VOUCHER FOR A CELEBRATORY BEER!
Event profits go to Blue Mountains Tourism, the official local tourism organisation for the Blue Mountains, supporting local tourism businesses. Blue Mountains Tourism is an industry-led, membership based not-for-profit working with Blue Mountains City Council, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, First Nations and operators to deliver first class visitor experiences and advocate for sustainable tourism in the Blue Mountains.
This event is kindly supported by Running Wild NSW.
Blue Mountains Tourism acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Gundungurra Country, on whose land we work and live. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.