Everything you need to know about the Half on the Hill
The Course
Trail running with magic views of the beautiful oasis that is Griffith
Set on picturesque Scenic Hill in Griffith, the Half on the Hill is trail running at its best.
Starting at John Piccoli Reserve at the top of Doolan Crecent in Griffith (see "Getting Here" below), runners head north along the fire trail at the base of Scenic Hill. After wrapping around the old incinerator runners cross Scenic Hill, around the golf course and across to the old MTN9 TV studios on Remembrance Drive.
Whilst this is marked as the half-way point, don't be fooled. A loop to Dalton Park and back needs to be completed first. Teams will change runners here whilst those running the half marathon will continue on.
The last half of the course wraps around the base of the hill, with a few gentle climbs coupled with some down hill relief. Runners will return to John Piccoli Reserve (but not before a final up hill burst) to the cheers of those gathered to celebrate your achievement.
About the Race
Getting Here
There are 2 events you can enter:
1. The individual half-marathon; or
2. The 2 person team event (where you each run half the course). Teams are either male, female or mixed (1 male and 1 female).
Online entries close 6:00pm 28 June 2019. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.
COST: $25 per particpant
Race time is 9:00am.
Prizes are awarded to the top 3 male finishers, top 3 female finishers and the winner of each team event.
The run starts and finishes at John Piccoli Reserve at the top of Doolan Cresent in Griffith . Overlooking the beautiful Ted Scobie Oval just 5 minutes from the Griffith CBD, competitors meet for the pre-race briefing before heading off at 9:00am.
If you are keen enough to fly in on the morning of the race then make sure you wear your runners on the flight as you are literally less than 1km from the start line once you land!
After the race, grab some lunch at one of Griffith's amazing cafe's and restaurants. You won't be disappointed!
The Feral Joggers
Where to Stay
The Half on the Hill is an official event of the Griffith Feral Joggers. The Ferals meet at the green water tower on the top of Scenic Hill in Griffith, just opposite the entry to Pioneer Park, every Saturday rain, hail or shine! Run time is 4:30pm (5:30pm during daylight savings).
Travelling to Griffith? That's excellent. Come and make a weekend of it and enjoy all that Griffith has to offer - amazing wineries, great shopping and some of the best restaurants this side of the Blue Mountains.