Lonely Mountain Ultra
Orange, Australia • 26 Sep 2026
Trail Running at Mount Canobolas
The Lonely Mountain Ultra takes place on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas, situated just outside of Orange, New South Wales. The event utilizes the terrain of the Canobolas State Forest, offering a course that transitions through various landscapes including fire trails, woodlands, and open pasture.
Participants reach elevations of nearly 1400 metres, providing views over the New South Wales Central West region. The event site is located on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. The competition includes a wide variety of distances to accommodate different experience levels:
- 100 Mile ultra-marathon
- 104 km ultra-marathon
- 50 Mile ultra-marathon
- 50 km ultra-marathon
- 32 km trail run
- 22 km trail run
- 11 km trail run
- 4 km and 2 km events for children
The course is designed to highlight the natural environment of the Orange district. Registration for the event typically opens several months in advance, and the races are held over a multi-day period in late September. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.