Federation Ultra Trail
Monarto, Australia • 9 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Federation Ultra Trail is an annual trail running event held at Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre, Monarto Road, Monarto SA, Australia. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 9, 2026. The course uses the southern end of the Lavender/Federation Trail, running from Monarto Safari Park to the riverside trail head at Sturt Reserve in Murray Bridge. The event began in 2018 and has been part of the S.A. Five 50’s Ultra series since 2019. The event has raised in excess of AU$35,000 donated to Monarto Safari Park for endangered species protection. The event listing shows 35 participants registered.
Distances and race formats
- 56 km (Fed Ultra)
- 56 km relay (up to 4-person teams; price per team)
- 35 km
- 26 km (mid distance)
- 10 km (Zoo Loop; starts and finishes at the visitor centre)
- 5 km (Zoo Five; family friendly and for walkers)
Course features and access
Participants gain access to Monarto Safari Park walking trails, with possible views of roaming wild African animals including meerkats, giraffe, bison, chimpanzees and rhinos. The 10 km Zoo Loop starts and finishes at the new visitor centre. Registration availability and tiered pricing are listed for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.