Australian 6 Day Ultra Marathon Festival - Australian 6 Day Ultra National Championship
SEP-OCT
27-2
2026
This ultramarathon festival takes place over six days at scenic Thorndon Park near Adelaide. The event also features shorter 24, 48, and 72-hour race options within the same venue.
27-2 Sep-Oct 2026
24-Hour Ultra
48-Hour Ultra
6-Day Ultra
72-Hour Ultra
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Event Overview
The Australian 6 Day Ultra Marathon Festival is an event held at Thorndon Park in the suburb of Paradise, 20 km northeast of Adelaide, South Australia. The park is a scenic public reservoir area.
Event Format
The main event is a six-day ultramarathon. The festival also incorporates shorter timed sub-events of 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours.
Venue
Thorndon Park is a shared public space with native koalas, other wildlife, and local walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
24-Hour Ultra
48-Hour Ultra
6-Day Ultra
72-Hour Ultra
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