Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
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Cleland Trail Run 16 km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Location
- Cleland National Park, Adelaide, Australia
- Distance
- 9.94 mi / 16.0 km
Cleland Trail Run 16 km: 6 September 2026, 9.94 miles, from Cleland National Park, Adelaide. Route, distance and where to check results.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Race Timeline
4 days since race day
Cleland Trail Run 16 km runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km: quick answers
When is the next Cleland Trail Run 16 km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Cleland Trail Run 16 km was Sunday, 6 September 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does Cleland Trail Run 16 km start?
Cleland Trail Run 16 km starts at 7:30am from Cleland National Park, Adelaide.
Where does Cleland Trail Run 16 km start?
Cleland Trail Run 16 km starts at Cleland National Park, Adelaide. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Cleland Trail Run 16 km?
Cleland Trail Run 16 km is 9.94 miles (16km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Distance
- 9.94 miles / 16.0km
- Location
- Cleland National Park, Adelaide, Australia
- Start Point
- Cleland National Park, Adelaide
- Start time
- 7:30am
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through South Australian Trail Runners Incorporated.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Cleland National Park, Adelaide. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cleland Trail Run 16 km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Cleland National Park, Adelaide
Start line.
Where Cleland Trail Run 16 km starts and finishes
Cleland Trail Run 16 km starts at Cleland National Park, Adelaide. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Cleland Trail Run 16 km Route Breakdown
The Cleland Trail Run takes place in the stunning Cleland National Park, featuring a mix of forest trails, open spaces, and natural beauty. Runners will enjoy a challenging yet scenic course with a variety of terrains, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Pace Calculator & Splits
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
24:09
Average pace / km
15:00
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 18:07 | 11:15 | 56:16 | 1:52:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 19:37 | 12:11 | 1:00:57 | 2:01:54 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 21:08 | 13:08 | 1:05:38 | 2:11:17 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 22:38 | 14:04 | 1:10:20 | 2:20:39 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 24:09 | 15:00 | 1:15:01 | 2:30:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 25:39 | 15:56 | 1:19:42 | 2:39:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 27:10 | 16:53 | 1:24:24 | 2:48:47 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 28:40 | 17:49 | 1:29:05 | 2:58:10 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 30:11 | 18:45 | 1:33:46 | 3:07:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 33:12 | 20:38 | 1:43:09 | 3:26:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 36:13 | 22:30 | 1:52:31 | 3:45:03 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 39:14 | 24:23 | 2:01:54 | 4:03:48 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 42:15 | 26:15 | 2:11:17 | 4:22:33 | 7:00:00 |
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cleland Trail Run 16 km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cleland Trail Run 16 km finish
1:25:46
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Cleland Trail Run 16 km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyCleland Trail Run 16 km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Cleland National Park, Adelaide
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Cleland Trail Run 16 km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 9.94-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Cleland National Park, Adelaide fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
9.94-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Cleland Trail Run 16 km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cleland Trail Run 16 km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Cleland Trail Run 16 km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Cleland Trail Run 16 km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Cleland Trail Run 16 km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.