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Australian 6 Day Ultramarathon Festival

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.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateSep 27 - Oct 3, 2026
LocationParadise, South Australia, Australia
Format6-Day, 48-Hour
TerrainRoad
RegionOceania
Distance6 days
Course modelLoop
CutoffSix days for the headline race
Start10:00 AM Sunday
HighlightsSix-Day Race, Frequent Aid Access

Course & Terrain

Measured 1.426 km park loop with the start, finish, aid station, and personal tables together each lap.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.

Why This Race Matters

Australian 6 Day Ultramarathon Festival is a useful reference point for runners comparing 6-day events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
  • Use repeatable but adaptable routines for sleep, food, skin and foot checks, weather, and medical escalation across the six days.
  • Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Australian 6 Day race information — https://australian6day.com.au/index.php/race-info/
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.