Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Margaret River, Australia • 9-10 May 2026

Event overview

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon takes place on 9–10 May 2026 in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Distances and race formats include:

  • 80 km ultra marathon (solo or relay)
  • 42 km trail marathon (solo)
  • 2 km kids race

Course start and finish locations are listed as follows: the 80 km ultra runs from Hamelin Bay to Howard Park, the 42 km marathon runs from Yallingup to Howard Park, and the kids race is at Howard Park. Relay teams for the 80 km event may include 2 to 5 runners, with individual relay legs indicated as about 11 km to 19 km each.

Entries and field limits

Entries for the 2026 event open on 13 October 2025. The event uses fixed field limits: the 80 km ultra allows up to 400 solo runners and 250 teams, and the 42 km marathon allows up to 400 solo runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
80 km
80km Ultra Marathon
42 km
42km Trail Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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