Adelaide 24 Hour Festival

North Adelaide, Australia • 20-21 Jun 2026

Adelaide 24 Hour Festival

The Adelaide 24 Hour Festival is an endurance running and walking event held at the Uni Loop (Park 10), War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA 5006. The event runs across two calendar days: 20 June 2026 to 21 June 2026. Now in its 17th year, the festival began in 2009 as a 6 hour event and later added 12 hour and 24 hour options. A 3 hour option was introduced in 2022. Hundreds of runners and walkers have taken part in past editions, and the event has been held in a range of weather conditions.

Format and entries

The festival uses timed events where participants accumulate distance within set time limits. Distances offered include:

  • 3 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 12 hours
  • 24 hours

An AUTRA member discount of 10% is listed for this event. Registration and event information are available through the event organiser and official event channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
24 Hours
12 km
12 Hours
6 km
6 Hours
3 km
3 Hours
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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