42KM Support Crew & Spectators

EVENT PROGRAM: Here is the event program for the 2025 Margaret River Ultra and is essential reading for all attendees with final event schedule, course information and services available. READ IT ONLINE HERE.

Cheer and support the 42km runners!

Spectators and supporters are welcome to follow the 42km race to cheer and encourage all runners at the various access points along the course.

HERE is a PDF map of the course showing Water Points and other spectator spots.

SUPPORT CREW ACCESS POINTS

Selected water points – as listed below – are the best places to see runners and the ONLY places where support crews can support their runners along the course.

START – Yallingup Beach

Where: Yallingup Beach – at the bottom of Yallingup Beach Rd.
When: Race start: 7:30am
Parking instructions: Park in the sealed car park or along Yallingup Beach Rd and other signposted overflow areas.

Runners will commence with a mass start on the sand – immediately opposite the lagoon – and all spectators are encouraged to line the beach and cheer them on.

Water Point 1 and FAN ZONE!– Yallingup playground – 6.3km point

Where: In the Yallingup Village – at the bottom of Yallingup Beach Rd.
Expected first / last runner: 8:25am / 9:40am
Support Crew Access? YES – support crews can visit this spot and handle their runners.

After starting on the beach, runners effectively do a lap of the Yallingup township and come back past the start at the 6.3km pt. Spectators can easily see them and give them some HUGE ENCOURAGEMENT as they come through Water Point 1 and continue on their journey.

As a designated FAN ZONE this is the best location to cheer and support runners on their way past. Ring your cow bells, blow your vuvuzelas and give them plenty of love’n as they go past the checkpoint!

Runners can access the race hydration and nutrition supplied by the event AND / OR receive additional items from support crews at this point.

Water Point 2 – Wyadup Rd – 13km point

Where: At the northern end of Wyadup Road.
Expected first / last runner: 8:55am / 10:50am
Access: This WP is restricted to one car per runner as car parking VERY TIGHT. Park in the small car park at the end of Wyadup Rd and/or along the road verge – park well off the side of the road and ensure that 2-way access is maintained. Be willing to walk up to 1-2km to get to the WP itself. See diagram
Support Crew Access? YES – support crews can visit this spot and handle their runners.

Runners come through this Water Point on the Cape to Cape walking track and spectators can check their progress, give them support and set them on their way. Runners can also access the race hydration and nutrition supplied by the event AND / OR receive additional items from support crews.

NOTE: Water Point 3 at Moses Rock and Water Point 4 at Juniper Road are NOT ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT CREWS due to the limited space for parking and access. Please DO NOT visit these locations on race day.

The FINISH! 42km point

Where: Howard Park Winery.
Expected winning solo runner / last runner: 11:05am / 3:55pm
Parking instructions:  There is considerable parking on the grass surrounding the event centre. Please follow the signs and direction of marshals.

This is the FINISH LINE and the chance to truly celebrate all achievements!

NOTE: there are a number of things happening at Howard Park on Sunday morning that you are welcome to participate in while 42km runners are on course, including:

  • 9:00am food, coffee and wine tastings available in the event expo area
  • 9:30am Kid’s run (2km)
  • 10:00am – 10:45am presentations for the 80km Ultra Marathon (held on Sunday)
  • 11:15am first 42km runner expected to finish

Any runners seen to be receiving any external support outside of these Water Points will be given a 30 minute time penalty – this includes collecting water bottles or other hydration or nutrition from spectators as well as items that have been ‘pre-placed’ on the course for collection during the race.

Other suggested viewing points

Listed below are other points along the course where support crews can see their runner (but not provide any assistance).

  • 9.5km point – Smiths Beach
  • 15.5km point – end of Cape Clairault Road
  • 30km point – Willyabrup sea cliffs. Park your car at the end of Wilyabrup Road and walk approx. 800m to the Cape to Cape Track.

NOTE: Waterpoint 3 at Moses Rock and Waterpoint 4 at Juniper Road are NOT ACCESSIBLE TO SUPPORT CREWS due to the limited space for parking and access. Please DO NOT visit these locations on race day.

Support for solo runners

Whilst it is helpful to have a support crew to assist you during your race it is NOT NECESSARY and the race is designed and delivered so that 42km runners do not need assistance. This is made possible due to the following support services:

  • Bus from the finish to the start on race morning. You park your car at the finish and get our group transport to the start. This will be on a user pays basis.
  • Drop bags. We will transport a ‘drop bag’ of your pre-prepared clothing / nutrition from registration at Howard Park Wines to each of the checkpoints for you free of charge. Drop Bags will be returned to the Event Centre when each Check Point is closed.
  • Race nutrition at Water Points. We will provide considerable food and hydration at the designated checkpoints that is free for all competitors to access.
  • Bag transfer from the start back to the finish with any items you do not need (such as a warm jumper…)
  • Trail ‘love’! Our race marshals and volunteers will give you plenty of love and attention when on the course if you need it – you will have all out encouragement and support! 

If you have any questions about the logistics please call us on (03) 5261 5511 or e-mail on  [email protected]  

Recommended CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

We recommend the following cafes along the 42km course for the event:

  • Yallingup (START LINE) – There is a range of great cafés and restaurants in Yallingup who will be open to serve you on event morning
  • The Cheeky Monkey Brewery – a great sponsor of the event and an even better place to celebrate your stories from the trail on race weekend and at any other time when you’re in the region with great food, coffee, beer, wine, cider and extensive grounds. You drive right past their front door!
  • Stormflower Vineyard – a partner and supporter of the event, Stormflower makes unique, hand crafted wines exclusively from their own grapes. Drop in for a tasting whilst driving past.
  • Howard Park Wines – our official event host. They offer some magnificent tastings and services for visitors at all times of the year.