BMF HOUNSLOW TRAINING - Perry's - Lockleys - Pinnacles Return 28th June 2026
The Hounslow Classic 17km and 43km are tough races!
The steep terrain, stairs, single tracks and terrain will challenge everyone.
Training on course has been a key factor in runners doing well at the event.
THE COURSE
The training coiurse will start at Perry's Lookdown Car Park and descend the 2.5km of stairs into the Grose Valley. We cross the Grose River and climb the rough trail up Lockleys to the Lockleys Pylon summit. We then run along the tricky single track to the Pinnacles Car Park. We then return to Perry's. Optional turn around at Lockleys Pylon.
BLUE MOUNTAINS FITNESS is one of only a few companies with a National Parks and Wildlife ECO PASS licence to carry out run training on the Hounslow course. We have been training runners for 16 years to complete the arduous UTA course since 2011 and Hounslow Classic since 2015. We have highly experienced trainers who know the trails better than most. Head Trainer Tony Williams won the first Hounslow Double (68k/22km) in 2015 and was 2nd in the Hounslow Monster (43km/16km) in 2023 so he knows the course well! Run Trainer Di Kipp just won her 50-54 Female age group at UTA by 25 mins! We have many experienced Run Trainers.
We are NPWS ECO PASS licensed and insured to carry out this training within the National Park.
WHY? This is a great training run to get a look at the tough bit of the Hounslow Marathon course, see where you are at with your training. The Run Trainers at BMF have a wealth of experience to pass on - race prep, race gear, training and race nutrition, race strategy, pacing and info on the course.
We do not leave runners and walkers behind. We have plenty of options with the different pace groups and distances. Our Run Trainers are highly experienced and will see who is doing it easy and also those who are finding it not so easy!
PACE GROUPS. We'll have 3 Pace Groups - The MIGHTY TURTLES and the HARES with a MEDIUM paced group in between.
GEAR. We will be using this as a race day prep run and ask you to bring the Hounslow Classic Mandatory gear.
START TIME. 10:00am - We've picked a late start as we want to feel the heat on the ascent up Lockleys on the way out and up Perry's on the way back as you will get on race day.
START/FINISH LOCATIONS. Perry's Lookdown Car Park.
DISTANCE. 18km with optional extra km or early turn around. Yes, It's only 18km but this is a tough run! The 18km course has over 1600m of elevation gain/loss. Optional turn around at Lockleys Pylon for a 11km/1200m gain/loss.
FINISH TIME. We expect to be finished in 4-6 hours depending on pace groups. We’ll turn around at 2.5 hours.
NUTRITION. Please bring enough fuel and hydration for around 5 hours maximum time of time on feet walking/jogging/running.
MINIMUM AGE. We have a minimum age of 16 on this particular training run.
OTHER INFORMATION. Our Trainers are very experienced trainers with a huge knowledge of the area, ,the Hounslow courses and what is needed to get the best result for you on Race Day. The Trainers will discuss gear, race strategy, nutrition, pacing, aid stations, what to wear or pack for the race and how to pack it.
INFO SHEET. A full information sheet will be sent to all participants prior to the training day.
This will include meeting points, training course map, PDF Map link, instructions etc.
FEES. The fees for this event are:
$95
This is including all Race Roster booking and processing fees, transport if required, awesome and experienced running guides with multiple Hounslow and UTA finishes.
If you have any questions contact Tony on [email protected] or 0402925608