Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia · Friday, May 1, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Ikara Ultra - 100mi

Race completed
161 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
8.1 est Grit · Hardcore

Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

31.4970° S, 138.5450° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 10 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 391 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
🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail.

  • Trail Running Shoes161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
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Course Notes

Irrational South is no longer, Ikara Trail Run will remain the same life changing adventure as I.S. set out to be

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