South Australia, Australia · Marathon · Saturday: · 13K
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon is a marathon, Saturday:, 13K, 28K and 42K event held in Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 83 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Victor Harbor, SA
- Field size
- ~83 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Distances
- Marathon, Saturday:, 13K, 28K, 42K, 50K (Myponga Ultra), 70K, 115K
- Field size
- About 83 runners
- Course
- 8327 ft gain
- Registration
- eventplus.net
- Official website
- heysentrailultra.com.au
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM
- Course profile — 115K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 8327 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 70K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 5459 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 4160 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 42K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 3140 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 28K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 1880 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 13K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 640 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 53K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 4669 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 22K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 1440 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 55°F at the start, 87% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon
A point-to-point trail event on the Heysen Trail from Rocky Creek (Kuitpo) to Victor Harbor on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, with distances from 13K to 115K on Saturday plus Sunday and multi-day options. All distances finish at the Heysen Village on the Esplanade.
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Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon: common questions
- When is the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon held?
- In Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia.
- What distances does the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Saturday:, 13K, 28K, 42K, 50K (Myponga Ultra), 70K and 115K.
- How many people run the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon?
- About 83 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at eventplus.net. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: open.
- What time does the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon start?
- 6:00 AM.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon?
- about 55°F at the start, 87% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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