50 MILE*

*actually this is about right

The 50 Miler is a North-to-South blast beginning at the legendary Heysen Trail Head in Parachilna Gorge. You’ll be crossing paths with all of the other course distances through the Aroona, Trezona, Yanyanna, and Wilcolo Aid Stations before arriving at Ikara and starting the Tanderra Saddle loop. The sun is your ultimate opponent, and it’s worth racing it to catch a magical sunset on the Tanderra Saddle summit.

OVERVIEW

Registration:

  • Friday 1 May, 3 pm - 5 pm including race briefing

  • Wilpena Visitor Centre

Start:

  • Saturday 2 May, 7 am

  • Parachilna Trail Head. A shuttle bus will take runners to the start.

Finish:

  • Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre

  • Cut off: Sunday 2 May, 2 am

Presentations:

  • 10 am Sunday

Qualifying Standards:

  • Completed minimum 1 x 50 km Ultra event in the year before the 2026 Ikara Ultra.

  • You have until April 12th 2026 to comply.

COURSE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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RESOURCES

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PHOTO GALLERY

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2025 Runner

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

2025 Runner

“My favourite part of the course was climbing Bridle Gap. Thank you so much for a wonderful time in the magical Flinders Ranges.”

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