Monarto, SA, Australia · Sunday, August 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Federation Ultra Trail 50km

Race completed

54 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.7 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 54 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.

35.0845° S, 139.1209° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~62 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 136 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 54 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes54 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 54 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

The run is a trail based event held predominantly on the Lavender/Federation Trail and will take in the new Callington Hill “Olearia Trail” with breathtaking views over the Bremmer Valley before descending upon the Frahn’s Farm Conservation Project area

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