Six-day running events
Explore curated six-day races and multiday festivals with source-checked edition dates, locations, venue context and official organizer links.
Compare the active and upcoming editions below. Planning details checked September 5, 2026; follow the source links for changes. An upcoming date does not mean entries are open, and an entry link does not guarantee a place. Unconfirmed details are labelled.
Scroll the table sideways on smaller screens to compare all details.
| Race / country | Listed dates | Loop / surface | Sleeping | Meals | Crew | Entry / sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across the YearsUSA | – | Approx. 1.42 mi (organizer also lists approx. 2.27 km)Outdoor dirt and asphalt/concrete | Bring a tent/RV in designated areas or rent equipment. Shared nap tent has limited cots and a three-hour occupancy limit. | Food and drinks at the main aid tent; confirm current menu and personal dietary needs. | Plan your base in the designated support/camping areas; check current crew and pacer rules. | Organizer provides registration; online deadline December 20. Check your chosen start. |
| NZ Ultramarathon Festival — 6 DayNew Zealand | – | 1.9464 kmOutdoor concrete park path | Tent and stretcher hire are optional extras for events of 48h or longer; arrange them when entering. | Meals, snacks and drinks during race hours included; vegan and gluten-free options listed. | Organizer advertises 24/7 support. Personal crew meals cost extra and must be booked. | Organizer provides an entry link; remaining places unconfirmed. |
A bungalow, hired tent and shared nap area solve different problems. Confirm whether accommodation is included, whether you must bring bedding, and how far your assigned space is from the course. A shared cot is not a guaranteed bed for the whole event.
Compare the meal schedule with your tested food preferences, and distinguish organizer support from a dedicated personal crew. Crew meals, lodging and permission to assist can require separate registration.
Listed editions that are in progress or have not yet ended, ordered by start date.
Peoria, Arizona, USA · Mixed
A legendary multi-day running festival spanning New Year's Eve. Offers 6-hour to 6-day fixed-time races plus fixed-distance options. Organized by Aravaipa Running.
Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand · Road
A fully catered six-day race on a flat 1.9464 km park loop, part of a ten-day Christchurch festival with 72-, 48-, and 24-hour options.
Archived listed editions retained for organizer, venue and format research.
Paradise, South Australia, Australia · Road
A six-day fixed-time festival on a 1.426 km loop at Thorndon Park, with 72-hour and 48-hour races joining later in the week.
Result: Greg Ponych won the 2026 Australian 6 Day with 636.459 km (446 laps), ahead of David Billett with 611.708 km. Bianca Harding was the first woman with 501.906 km, tied for third overall, and Karen Hayward was second among women with 437.025 km.
Balatonfüred, Hungary · Road
The 15th EMU six-day race and 2026 GOMU world championship, run for 144 hours on a measured loop beside Lake Balaton.
Result: Megan Eckert won the XV EMU 6-Day Race outright with 1,023.948 km, becoming the first woman to pass 1,000 km in a six-day race, ahead of men's winner Simen Holvik on 940.415 km.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA · Track
The premier indoor 6-day race at the Pettit National Ice Center. A 443m cushioned synthetic oval in a climate-controlled environment — a world-class venue for distance records.
Result: Kyohei Yoshizawa won the men's 6-day race with 801.785 km and Ashley Vuu won the women's 6-day with 282.037 km, from 14 finishers.
View verified race details →Pennsauken, New Jersey, USA · Road
One of the oldest 6-day races in the United States, held at Cooper River Park. A flat, looped course that evokes the Victorian 6-day pedestrianism tradition.
Result: Thomas Joyce won the 6-day race with 405.3916 miles and Jen Britton won the women's 6-day with 241.5469 miles, from 12 finishers in the 6-day contest.
View verified race details →No. It contains the source-checked events currently included in the directory. Specialist federation and organizer calendars may list additional editions.
The listed format identifies a six-day race, but venue rules, support arrangements and concurrent distances vary. Open the detailed record and current organizer information.
Use the six-day format guide for the race structure, preparation, sleep, logistics and planning resources.
Current calendar: 6-Day Races