Federation Ultra Trail

Federation Ultra Trail Marathon

The Federation Ultra Trail Marathon is a multi-distance trail running event in the Murraylands region that begins inside Monarto Safari Park before the park opens to the public. The route passes sections of the Lavender Federation Trail and areas of Kinchina Conservation Park and finishes at the Murray Bridge riverfront precinct, Sturt Reserve. The event was first held in 2017.

Distances offered include:

• 54 or 56 km
• 35 km
• 26 km
• 10 km
• 5 km

A multi-person relay option is available for the longest course. Relay teams use staged sections with changeover points at Monarto Sporting Complex, Kinchina West and the Maurice Road changeover. Some transitions are optional while others are mandatory, and the full team joins on course near Cypress Terrace to run to the finish together.

Organisers provide multiple aid stations and bag drop locations along the course. Notable stations and supplies listed include:

• Monarto Safari Park (4.5 km): hydration mix, water, lollies
• Monarto Sporting Complex (12 km and 25.5 km): bag drop, hydration mix, water, lollies, fruit, salty chips, crew access, toilets, relay changeover
• Lavender Trail stations (16.5 km and 21.5 km): hydration mix, water, lollies, salty chips
• Kinchina West (34 km): bag drop, hydration mix, water, lollies, fruit, salty chips, crew access, toilets, relay changeover
• Kinchina East (40 km and 48 km): bag drop, hydration mix, water, coke, lollies, fruit, salty chips

The event lists an entry limit for the ultra distance and is part of the South Australian Five 50s Ultra Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.