Margaret River Ultra Marathon
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About the race
The Margaret River Ultra Marathon takes place 8–9 May 2027 in the Margaret River region, Western Australia. The event marks its tenth edition and uses trails along the Cape to Cape coastline, including karri forests, cliff-top sections, granite domes and sandy beaches.
The event programme includes multiple formats and age ranges. Field limits are published for each distance. Entry for 2027 used a ballot for many categories; at the time of this update the teams ballot was oversubscribed and remaining solo places were still available for some distances without a ballot.
Race formats and locations on course:
- 80 km ultra solo or relay team, Hamelin Bay to Howard Park
- 42 km trail marathon solo, Yallingup to Howard Park
- 2 km kids race at Howard Park
The organiser sets strict entry limits: 450 solo starters and 250 teams for the 80 km, and 400 solo starters for the 42 km. The event emphasises trail running across varied coastal and forest terrain and includes relay options of two to five runners. The description notes supportive race infrastructure such as checkpoints and post-race activities at Howard Park, and the field attracts a wide range of participants from experienced trail runners to first-time marathon and ultra entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.