9 – 10 May, 2026
The Margaret River Ultra Marathon delivers plenty of magnificent trail running through one of the most breathtaking regions of Australia – the Cape to Cape coastline of south west Western Australia.
The event includes an 80km ultra marathon open to solo runners and relay teams and a popular 42km trail marathon for solo runners.
Complete either course as an individual and you will go on an unforgettable journey or gather your mates and complete the 80km in a relay team of 2-5 runners and spend some quality time in this much loved part of the world.
My #1 favorite event for the stunning location, extraordinary event team and amazing community ! Diane – 2022 Competitor
A must-do trail running event of the year with breathtaking scenery and a wonderful atmosphere. We have taken part every year since the beginning and each year has just been the best race ever, so well organised with a wonderful crew. Bri – 2021 Competitor
Location and courses
Located between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, the region is renowned for its superb wineries, rolling country farmland, pristine beaches, world-class surf breaks, limestone caves and magnificent tall-timber forests. To run though this rich tapestry of natural wonders is a joy for anyone.
The 80km course starts on the crisp white sands at Hamelin Bay in the south and follows large sections of the Cape to Cape Track to our finish point at Howard Park Winery in the north. It’s a sizeable (but achievable) challenge for any athlete and caters for the growing population of ultra marathon runners the world over.
The 42km course starts on the beach at picturesque Yallingup in the north and follows a varied, and equally spectacular course heading south to also finish at Howard Park Winery. It’s a great course in its own right or can act as a stepping stone for those working up to the 80km distance one day.
The course is magic and super accessible for runners of all levels. I love this event and we look forward to it every year. – Sarah, 2022 Competitor
Full Service
This is a ‘full service’ event with all the customer service considerations you’d expect from an industry leader such as buses to the start for runners, well stocked checkpoints, a marked and marshalled course, stop off points for spectators and support crews, and a massive expo at the finish line with sponsor stands, food , drinks, live music and much more.
Terrain
Utilising large sections of the famous ‘Cape to Cape’ walking track, the terrain underfoot is not overly technical and includes a range of trail types, from hard packed clay trails to soft sandy beaches with plenty of weaving single track in between. It would be unfair to call the courses ‘flat’ as both races include some slow undulations delivering ‘just’ 1,700m of climbing over the 80km course and 1,000m across the 42km course.
THE 80KM COURSE BREAKDOWN
80km Course Map and Description HERE >>
THE 42KM COURSE BREAKDOWN
42km Course Map and Description HERE >>
80KM ULTRA – RACE SOLO OR FORM A RELAY TEAM (2-5 runners)
The 80KM Ultra Marathon can be completed by individual runners doing the whole thing, or by relay teams of up to 5 doing one or more legs each.
Relay teams have the opportunity to gather team members of varying abilities who can still race in one team, eg. less capable runners can do the shorter legs and more capable runners can do the longer legs, or do more than 2 legs. Competing in a team is a great way to be part of the 80km race without having to do the whole thing yourself!
2025 Highlights video
2024 Highlights video
2023 Promo video
2022 Highlights video – inspiring!
2020 Highlights video – wow, what a race day!
2019 Highlights Video – relive the memories
All in all, this is ultra marathon running at its best with a spectacular course that caters for runners of all abilities in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.