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Light Horse Ultra Marathon

Edgewater, Australia • 5-6 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Light Horse Ultra Marathon is a timed loop running event held in Woodvale in the northern suburbs of Perth. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September and will be the 10th and final running of this event in Woodvale. The race includes an annual dawn service in Perry's Paddock that features the last post and reveille before competitors begin the timed events. The event draws hundreds of community runners and recognises past and present service members.

Course and entry details

Distances offered:

  • 24-hour solo and teams
  • 12-hour
  • 6-hour
  • 3-hour
  • 1-hour kids

Runners complete laps of a 2.61 km circuit composed of limestone, boardwalk and asphalt. The event offers a discounted entry fee of $25 for any distance to past and present service members of any nationality. Organisers recruit volunteers to assist at the start and finish areas and at the aid station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Edgewater

Race information

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24 km
24hr Solo
12 km
12hr
6 km
6hr
3 km
3hr
1hr Kids
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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