Australian 6 Day Ultra
The Australian 6 Day Ultra turns a short Thorndon Park loop into 144 hours of pacing, fueling, sleep management, and distance accumulation near Adelaide.
Quick facts
- The six-day competition is scored by total distance after 144 hours.
- Each 1.426K lap returns runners to the central aid area.
- Meals and refreshments are included throughout the event.
- The 72-hour and 48-hour races are scored separately and are not combined here.
About the Australian 6 Day Ultra
Australia's established six-day event gives runners and walkers a fully supported multi-day setting, with meals, personal aid space, and shorter timed races held separately.
Course
Competitors accumulate distance for 144 hours on a 1.426-kilometer paved loop around Thorndon Park, passing the start, finish, and aid area every lap.
Race-day weather
Early spring near Adelaide usually brings mild days and cool nights. Rain, wind, and repeated temperature swings can matter over six continuous days.
Past Australian 6 Day Ultra dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Australian 6 Day Ultra FAQ
When is the Australian 6 Day Ultra?
The 2026 Australian 6 Day Ultra is on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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