Margaret River Ultra Marathon
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Margaret River Ultra Marathon
The Margaret River Ultra Marathon takes place 8 to 9 May 2027 in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The event uses coastal and forest trails along the Cape to Cape coastline and the surrounding wine region, including Karri forests, cliff-top tracks, granite domes and white sandy beaches.
Event formats include:
- 80 km ultra marathon solo or relay team of 2 to 5 runners
- 42 km trail marathon solo
- 2 km kids race
Course locations for 2027:
- 80 km ultra runs from Hamelin Bay to Howard Park
- 42 km marathon runs from Yallingup to Howard Park
- Kids race at Howard Park
Field limits are set for solo entries and teams: the 80 km ultra is limited to 400 solo runners and 250 teams, and the 42 km marathon is limited to 400 solo runners. Entry registrations for the 2027 event open on 14 October 2026. The event includes relay options and a Grand Slam option, and runners of a wide range of ages and experience levels have participated in past editions.
Support infrastructure mentioned in reports includes checkpoints, drop bags and on-course volunteers. The event is presented as a multi-day trail running festival featuring varied terrain and community support on course and at the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.