Heysen Trail Ultra

Heysen Trail Ultra

The Heysen Trail Ultra is a point to point trail running event on the Heysen Trail in South Australia, running from Rocky Creek (Kuitpo) to Victor Harbor. The route passes paddocks, pine forest, beaches, dairy country and named single track climbs including Yultie and Myponga, with varied terrain and significant elevation on the longer courses.

The event offers a range of single day distances and multi day combinations. Multiple courses provide options from short community runs through to stacked weekend efforts that combine one race on Saturday with a second race on Sunday. Multi day entries include combinations that pair long Saturday distances with Deep Creek on Sunday.

Mandatory race requirements and race operations are specified in the race manual. Runners must carry a GPX file on the Gaia Maps app and required safety equipment varies by distance. For 22 km to 115 km runners the mandatory list includes a mobile phone with the event number saved, GPX file, a mini first aid kit, whistle, headlamp with spare power, a seam sealed waterproof jacket with hood, a high visibility vest, warm hat or buff, running gloves and a minimum of 1000 ml of liquids plus a keep cup or soft flask. 13 km runners have a reduced mandatory kit including phone, headlamp and at least 500 ml of liquids.

Aid station details are published for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday features nine aid stations and Sunday four; each provides basic food and drink. The event operates as plastic free so runners must provide their own water vessels. Cutoffs at aid stations are in place and strictly enforced. Pacers are permitted only for the 115 km event from the designated Hindmarsh Tiers aid station onwards. Entries have a closing date and the published refund and transfer policies apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.