Light Horse Ultra Marathon

Edgewater, Australia • 5-6 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Light Horse Ultra is a timed loop running event held in the Northern Suburbs of Perth. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 5 and 6 September 2026 at Perry's Paddock, 1198 Ocean Reef Road, Woodvale WA 6026. The event includes an annual dawn service in the paddock that features the last post and reveille before the races begin. The course includes sections of limestone, boardwalk and asphalt.

The 2026 event marks the 10th edition of the Light Horse Ultra and is presented as the final running of this event in Woodvale.

Race details

Distances and formats listed for the event include:

  • 24 hour (solo and teams)
  • 12 hour
  • 6 hour
  • 3 hour
  • 1 hour (kids)

The event offers a discounted entry fee of $25 for past and present service men and women, regardless of nationality. The race partners with the charity Soldiers & Sirens. Organiser information is listed under Ultra Series W.A, and a 10% AUTRA member discount is noted for eligible members. Volunteers are requested to assist at the start/finish and at the aid station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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