Newland Hill, SA, Australia · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

The Heysen 115km Trail Race (also 70km & 50km)

38 days away

115 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

5.8 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 115 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 5.8 as a floor, not a verdict.

35.5820° S, 138.5724° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~84 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (115km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 13 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 86 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.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 115 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes115 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionPast 115 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 115 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps115 km almost certainly means running into the night.
AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 115 km races than fitness does.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Asics

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Buff

CoolNet UV+ Multifunctional

UPF 50+ neck gaiter with cooling technology. Desert and sun essential.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

In 2021, we celebrated 10 years of Heysen 105 and flipped the course upside down with the event finishing for all distances in Victor Harbor at the Heysen Village along the Esplanade and we added a bonus 10k to the iconic “105” to celebrate!

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