Heysen Trail Ultra
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About the race
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 over a weekend in October 2027 (Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 October 2027). The program includes single-day races and multi-day combinations that pair one course on Saturday with another on Sunday. Multi-day entries include 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile and 50 km combinations; single-day events cover a wide range of distances.
Distances and sample course data:
- 115 km +2538 m elevation, 28 hours total time
- 70 km +1664 m elevation, 24 hours total time
- Deep Creek 53 km 54.34 km, +1423 m elevation, 11 hours total time
- Myponga 50 km 51.8 km, +1268 m elevation, 22 hours total time
- 42 km 42.1 km, +957 m elevation, 20 hours total time
- Other distances: 28 km, 22 km, 13 km, 9 km, Kids 2 km
Aid stations: Saturday events use nine aid stations and Sunday events use four; each station provides at minimum Coke, Tailwind, fruit, lollies, chips and some savoury food. The event is plastic free and runners must carry their own water vessels. Cutoffs apply at most aid stations and are strictly enforced.
Mandatory equipment for 22 km to 115 km entrants includes a mobile phone, power bank, GPX file of the race, a mini first aid kit, whistle, headlamp with spare power, waterproof seam sealed jacket, high vis vest, beanie or buff, running gloves, and at least 1,000 ml of liquids plus a keep cup or soft flask. Pacers are permitted only for the 115 km event and must join at designated aid stations from Hindmarsh Tiers onward.
Entries open now and close Wednesday 20 October 2027 at midnight unless sold out. Refunds are not available; transfers are permitted under race manual terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
