Light Horse Ultra Marathon

Edgewater, Australia • 5-6 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Lighthorse Ultra takes place on 5 and 6 September 2026 at Perry’s Paddock in Woodvale, in the northern suburbs of Perth. The 2026 edition is the tenth running of the event and is stated to be the final edition in this location. The event includes an annual dawn service held in the fields of Perry’s Paddock during the event weekend.

Race format and course

The event is a timed loop ultra running event held on a roughly 2.5 km circuit that uses limestone, boardwalk and asphalt surfaces. Available timed events include:

  • 24 hour (solo and teams)
  • 12 hour
  • 6 hour
  • 3 hour The site also references a 1 hour kids option at past editions.

Fees, discounts and partners

The event offers a discounted entry fee of $25 for past and present service men and women, regardless of nationality, using the promo code 'ProudToServe' at checkout. The event partners with the charity Soldiers & Sirens. An AUTRA/AURA member discount of 10% is noted by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
24 Hour
12 hr
12 Hour
6 hr
6 Hour
3 hr
3 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A trail event at Red Hill Auditorium on 19 July 2026 with three marked courses through national park terrain, on-site drummers and food trucks; bib pickup is on race day and specific junior entry rules apply.

A multi distance trail event through Avon Valley on Saturday 22 August 2026, from a kids dash to a 65km ultra with team relay options. Entries close 9 August 2026 and transfers are allowed before that date.

A technical trail running event at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on September 6, 2026, offering marathon, team relay, half marathon and 10k distances. Courses include single track, significant climbs and a seven hour cutoff for all events..

A 5 km cross country race at Lake Gwelup on 27 September 2026, part of the UWA Athletics Club and WAMC Winter Cup Series. WAMC members enter free and cash prizes go to the top three teams in each category.

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