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Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Location
- Panorama House, Bulli Tops, Australia
- Distance
- 11.81 mi / 19.0 km
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM: 31 October 2026, 11.81 miles, from Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Race Timeline
51 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 11.81-mile-specific training ramps up.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 2026: quick answers
When is Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 2026?
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM start?
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM starts at 7:00am from Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW.
Where does Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM start?
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM starts at Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM?
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM is 11.81 miles (19km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Distance
- 11.81 miles / 19.0km
- Location
- Panorama House, Bulli Tops, Australia
- Start Point
- Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW
- Start time
- 7:00am
- 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 Illawarra Escarpment Traverse.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 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.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW
Start line.
Where Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM starts and finishes
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM starts at Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW. 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 Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Route Breakdown
Both courses start on the coastal fringe and finish together at Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops. The 6km route weaves through rolling single‑track, sandy beach sections and offers several lookout points over the Pacific. The 19km challenge begins at Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, follows technical single‑track up the historic Wodi Wodi Trail, climbs roughly 700 m of elevation, and traverses ridgelines to Sublime Point before descending to the shared finish. Runners experience rainforest canopy, cliff‑side vistas and the iconic Sublime Point lookout, making it a memorable blend of coastal and escarpment terrain.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Pace Calculator & Splits
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
20:19
Average pace / km
12:38
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 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 | 15:14 | 9:28 | 47:21 | 1:34:42 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 16:31 | 10:16 | 51:18 | 1:42:36 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 17:47 | 11:03 | 55:15 | 1:50:29 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 19:03 | 11:50 | 59:11 | 1:58:23 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 20:19 | 12:38 | 1:03:08 | 2:06:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 21:36 | 13:25 | 1:07:05 | 2:14:10 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 22:52 | 14:12 | 1:11:02 | 2:22:03 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 24:08 | 15:00 | 1:14:59 | 2:29:57 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 25:24 | 15:47 | 1:18:55 | 2:37:51 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 27:57 | 17:22 | 1:26:49 | 2:53:38 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 30:29 | 18:56 | 1:34:42 | 3:09:25 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 33:01 | 20:31 | 1:42:36 | 3:25:12 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 35:34 | 22:06 | 1:50:29 | 3:40:59 | 7:00:00 |
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM finish
1:42:58
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyIllawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 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 Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 11.81-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 Hopetoun Park, Panorama House, Bulli Tops, NSW 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.
11.81-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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 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 Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM 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 Illawarra Escarpment Traverse 19KM site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.