Six Foot Track Marathon

MAR

2026

Take on the legendary Six Foot Track Marathon, a rugged 45 km trail run across the Blue Mountains from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves on 14 March 2026. A beloved race since 1984, it raises funds for volunteer firefighters and the local community.

Sat 14 Mar 2026

Katoomba,

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45 kilometers

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Event

The Six Foot Track Marathon is a trail marathon held on Saturday, 14 March 2026. The event follows the full length of the Six Foot Track, a trail that runs across the Blue Mountains from the Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba, to the Jenolan Caves. The race began in 1984 and is organised as a not-for-profit event. All profits are donated to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service, which provides volunteer firefighters to crew the aid stations on race day. The event typically has over 1,100 entrants completing the course each year.

Course and entries

The trail distance is 45 km along mountain and forest terrain. Entry options shown on the event page include Preferred Entry, Lottery Entry, and Deferred Entry from 2025, each listed with a registration fee of $240. The race does not operate a wait list and entries may not be sold or transferred under the race rules. Race entry is scheduled to open on Monday, 17 November 2025. The start area is listed at Pulpit Hill Rd, Katoomba, New South Wales. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

45 km

Six Foot Track Marathon