Lonely Mountain Ultra

SEP
26
2026
Experience the diverse terrain of Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas with distances ranging from kids races to 100 mile ultras. Run through woodlands and fire trails while reaching elevations of 1400 metres in the NSW Central West.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
100 miles 104 kilometers 50 miles 50 kilometers 32 kilometers 22 kilometers 11 kilometers

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Trail Running at Mount Canobolas

The Lonely Mountain Ultra takes place on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas, situated just outside of Orange, New South Wales. The event utilizes the terrain of the Canobolas State Forest, offering a course that transitions through various landscapes including fire trails, woodlands, and open pasture.

Participants reach elevations of nearly 1400 metres, providing views over the New South Wales Central West region. The event site is located on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. The competition includes a wide variety of distances to accommodate different experience levels:

  • 100 Mile ultra-marathon
  • 104 km ultra-marathon
  • 50 Mile ultra-marathon
  • 50 km ultra-marathon
  • 32 km trail run
  • 22 km trail run
  • 11 km trail run
  • 4 km and 2 km events for children

The course is designed to highlight the natural environment of the Orange district. Registration for the event typically opens several months in advance, and the races are held over a multi-day period in late September. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 mi
100 Miler
104 km
104k
50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
32 km
32k
22 km
22k
11 km
11k
Kids 2k
Kids 4k