Six Foot Track Marathon

Katoomba, Australia • 14 Mar 2026

Six Foot Track Marathon : 14 March 2026

The Six Foot Track Marathon takes place in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. The event start location is on Pulpit Hill Road in Katoomba. The race follows the full length of the Six Foot Track, a trail of 45 km from the Explorer's Marked Tree near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. Online registration for the 2026 event is closed.

Course, entries and organisation

The race began in 1984 and follows the entire trail. The event is not for profit; profits are donated to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service. The RFS provides volunteer firefighters who staff aid stations on race day. Each year the event has over 1,100 entrants who complete the course on race day. The event does not operate a wait list and race rules prohibit selling or transferring entries. Registration options listed for 2026 included preferred entry, lottery entry and deferred entries from 2025, with a listed price of $240 for each option. Race partners include Sydney Striders and the RFS. Sponsors named for the event include Tailwind Nutrition, Blue Mountains Running Co., and Camelbak. Fundraising information shows RFS Blue Mountains had raised $12,323.54 for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

45 km
Six Foot Track Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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