100 KM*
*oops it’s 110 km
The 100 KM course sees runners start and finish at the Wilpena Pound Visitor’s centre, guaranteeing plenty of crowd support. You’ll start on the iconic Tandera Saddle Loop before heading North to the course-topping Aroona Aid Station and back.
We’ve added a new starting time option for 2026 for those wanting to enjoy their run with less time cut pressure.
OVERVIEW
Registration:
Friday 1 May, 3 pm - 5 pm including race briefing
Wilpena Visitor Centre
Start:
Friday 1 May, 6:30 pm for 20+ hour runners
Saturday 2 May, 6 am for sub-20 hour runners
Wilpena Visitor Centre
For 2025 we’re offering two starting times to accommodate people who don’t want time-cut pressure. You can start at 6:30 pm on Friday night rather than 6 am Saturday. Starting Friday means you’ll finish in the glorious Flinders sunshine on Saturday after a magical night of stargazing on the trails. All of the aid stations will be stocked up and servicing the 100 Mile runners who will be sharing the course with you.
Finish:
Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre
Cut off: Sunday 2 May, 3 am
Presentations:
10 am Sunday
Qualifying Standards:
Completed minimum 2 x 50+km Ultra events.
One of these in the year before the 2026 Ikara Ultra.
You have until April 12th 2026 to comply.
RESOURCES
GPX Route Coming Soon
GAIA MAPS Coming Soon
Competitor Handbook Coming Soon
OTHER COURSES
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PHOTO GALLERY
2025 Runner
“Personally I’m used to big events (UTA etc) and this felt so personal. You got the balance of adventure, safety, and fun 100% right!”
2025 Runner
