100 MILE*

*Actually ~170 km

REGISTER

The Ikara Ultra 100 Miler is the crown jewel of Flinders Ranges Trail Running. We’ve designed our best course yet for 2026. Your adventure begins at the gorgeous Mt Little Station where you’ll follow the Heysen Trail to Ikara, head North through Wilcolo, Yanyanna, Trezona, and Aroona before heading back for the final run to the finish. The vibes will be incredible as you cross paths with other Ikara Ultra runners for a morale-boosting high-five.

RESOURCES

OVERVIEW

Registration:

  • Thursday 29 April, 3 pm- 5 pm

  • Mt Little Station

Start:

  • Friday 30 May, 9 am

  • Mt Little Station. An optional shuttle bus will take runners to the start. Book your seat during registration.

Finish:

  • Wilpena Pound Visitor’s Centre

  • Cut off: Sunday 2 May, 3 am

Presentations:

  • 10:00am Sunday, 2 May

Qualifying Standards:

  • Completed an 80km-100km race in the 18 months before the Ikara Ultra.

  • You have until April 11, 2027 to comply.

Last updated 7 April

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PHOTO GALLERY

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A woman trail running in a green, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky, with a blue and gray cap, pink shirt, black shorts, and a small backpack.
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A man smiling while running on a trail in a mountainous area during daytime, wearing sporty outdoor clothing, a hat, and using trekking poles.
A male runner wearing a red tank top, blue shorts, and orange running shoes, trail running on a dirt path in a green mountainous area with bushes and trees.
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A man in athletic gear running on a trail in a dry, hilly landscape with sparse vegetation.
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A woman running on a dirt trail through hilly, green landscape with clouds in the sky.

2025 Runner

“The course was stunning the volunteers were amazing, so kind and happy and helpful.”

“I will definitely be telling my coach and everyone in Sydney to come next year.”

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