Hume and Hovell Ultra

Hume & Hovell Ultra 2026

The Hume & Hovell Ultra takes place on sections of the Hume and Hovell Walking Track, starting at the Henry Angel trackhead near Burra in New South Wales. The course follows parts of the historic route used by Hamilton Hume and William Hovell in 1824, passing native bushland, mountain terrain and historic relics along Burra Creek.

Distances and categories include:

• 11 km: loop from Henry Angel to Tumbarumba Creek bridge and back
• 22 km: trail distance on Hume and Hovell Walking Track sections
• 50 km: longer trail using sections of the Hume and Hovell track
• 100 km: full ultra distance with a 24 hour cutoff and qualification required
• 100 km relay: teams of 2 to 4 sharing the 100 km course
• Kids & Family Fun Run: short looping course around Henry Angel campground

The event description notes generous time cutoffs and an emphasis on being beginner-friendly for shorter distances. The 100 km category requires prior completion of a qualifying event. The organiser also states that an unforeseen emergency, such as bushfire or flood, may prevent the event proceeding and that no entry fee refunds will be issued if cancellation or access restrictions occur at the direction of authorities within two weeks of the event.

Fundraising activity listed on the event page shows support for the Riverina Highlands Rural Fire Service. Sponsors and supporters named include Tailwind Nutrition, Tom's Outdoors, The Athlete’s Foot Wagga Wagga and Snowy Mountains Contracting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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