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Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Name: Margaret River Ultra Marathon
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Margaret River

Margaret River, Australia • 9-10 May 2026

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is a celebrated trail running event held in the Margaret River region of Western Australia along the stunning Cape to Cape coastline. It features two main races: an 80km ultra marathon, open to solo runners and relay teams of 2 to 5, and a 42km trail marathon for solo runners. Both courses traverse diverse terrain including forests, beaches, bluffs, and iconic surf breaks, finishing with a festive celebration at Howard Park Winery. Known for its breathtaking scenery, supportive atmosphere, and a mix of challenging and achievable distances, the event attracts elite athletes and newcomers alike, making it a bucket-list experience on the Australian trail running calendar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Margaret River

Race information

Website

80 km

80km Ultra Marathon Solo or in a Relay Team (of 2 to 5 Runners)

42 km

42km Trail Marathon Solo

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Feb 1

Sandman 50

Geographe Bay - 44 km from Margaret River

25 km

50 km

Sandman 50 is a unique 50-kilometer beach running race held in Western Australia, starting from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The course runs along the beach, staying within three meters of the water’s edge, offering a scenic and challenging route. Participants can run solo..

Thu - Sun Mar 26-29

Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship

Dunsborough - 38 km from Margaret River

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship, held in Dunsborough, Australia, is a premier off-road sporting event set in the scenic Meelup Regional Park. Scheduled for March 26-29, 2026, it features eight races including the Asia-Pacific Championships for both triathlon and trail running. Race distances va..