Adelaide, SA, Australia · Saturday, July 11, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Ultra Adelaide 100mi, 100km, 50km

Race completed
161 km Distance
4,862 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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, July

Daytime high 14°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 9 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 167 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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🥤 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 with 4,862 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles4,862 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps161 km almost certainly means running into the night.

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

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Spring Energy

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

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

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

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Course Notes

A combination of iconic trails all linked together from the forests of Kuitpo, the hamlets along Heysen, the mountains at Lofty and finishing down the Linear Trail to finish at the iconic gardens around the Festival Centre of Adelaide's CBD.

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