Waterworks 10

A revised route for 2022 takes us on 95% trails!

Set amongst the peaceful parklands of Waterworks Reserve, these courses

offer a mix of single track, trails, and historic water supply

infrastructure that have been providing Hobart’s water supplies since the

1800s. Both courses start on some little-known single tracks to get to the

front gate, then across the lower dam and onto the smooth and speedy

single-track around both the upper and lower reservoirs. These provide a

scenic water foreground while kunanyi/Mount Wellington looms in the

distance.

The Waterworks 10 (Enduro) course then sees runners make the obligatory

climb up the steps of Gentle Annie Falls, which is sure to get the heart

pounding! Then head up and down the moderate slopes of the historic Pipeline

Track, saying g’day to the passing runners and admiring the fresh vantage

point of the mountain over Turnip Fields. At Old McDermotts farm, turn right

and fly down the fire trail. Not done yet! Another lap around the reservoirs

and a final sprint over the historic stone arch bridge to finish!

The Waterworks 5 (Sport) course has all the great tracks and heritage but

less elevation and half the distance. After the first lap around both

reservoirs, you’ll head back to the event hub then a lap of the upper

reservoir to finish. You’ll run across the historic stone arch bridge twice!

Whilst this is mostly a relatively smooth and flowing route, there are a

couple of little hills, for which you’re ok to follow the guidance: “the best kept

secret of trail running is you don’t have to run uphill!”

Distance – 10.1km (Enduro)
Elevation gain – 420m

Registration opens at Event Hub – 2:30pm
Run Briefing – 3:50pm
Run Start – 4:00pm

Image courtesy of STRAVA

Waterworks 5

Distance – 5km (Sport)
Elevation gain – 240m

Registration opens at Event Hub – 2:30pm
Run Briefing – 3:50pm
Run Start – 4:05pm

Image courtesy of STRAVA