Six Foot Track Marathon
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About the race
The Six Foot Track Marathon follows the full length of the Six Foot Track, a trail of approximately 45 km across the Blue Mountains from the Explorer's Marked Tree near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves. Since 2021, because of road access changes, the race currently finishes at Binda Bush Cabins. The event began in 1984 and is run as a not-for-profit, with race profits donated to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service, who also staff the aid stations on race day.
The race typically attracts over 1,100 entrants who complete the course on race day. Every participant receives a kit bag, and runners who finish within the official race cutoff are acknowledged as official finishers and receive a medal. There are additional awards for long-term participation, presented at milestone numbers of official finishes: 6 (buckle or lapel pin), 12 (belt), 18 (personalised vest), 24 (Living Legend with lifetime sequential race number and personalised frame), and 30 (personalised plate).
Official sweepers run at the back of the field. These designated race officials may ask a runner to withdraw at an aid station if they judge the runner will be unable to complete the course within the event’s set limits, so aid stations can be packed down and cleared within confirmed timeframes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
