Ultra Running Hub Monarto, SA, Australia · Sunday, August 9, 2026
Federation Ultra Trail 50km
Calculated from 54 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 136 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54km | 62 | Andrew Heitmann · 04:32:24 | Sonja Jansen · 05:23:33 |
| 2025 | 55km | 80 | Scott Cameron · 04:16:34 | Yuko Sato · 05:18:26 |
| 2024 | 55km | 73 | Nick Muxlow · 04:12:58 | Sheena Appleyard · 05:41:37 |
| 2023 | 55km | 66 | Leif Christensen · 04:28:51 | Sarah Melville · 05:27:42 |
| 2022 | 50km | 54 | Leif Christensen · 04:40:48 | Isabel Williamson · 05:53:10 |
| 2021 | 50km | 80 | Dylan Maude · 04:52:13 | Dannielle Vanderheul · 04:56:16 |
| 2020 | 50km | 100 | Fraser Darcy · 03:53:39 | Zoe Sheridan · 04:50:40 |
| 2019 | 50km | 104 | Shaun Koopman · 03:50:19 | Lauren Rooke · 04:25:30 |
| 2018 | 50km | 52 | Alex Keys · 03:59:31 | Robyn Hansen · 05:02:32 |
The field shrank 22% between 2025 (80) and 2026 (62). 39% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 54 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 54 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 54 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Federation Ultra Trail 50km, organised by Murraylands Multisports, is a 54km trail race in Monarto, SA, Australia. The event takes place in August and has been run 9 times since 2018.
With 62 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 65% of 2647 comparable 50km races. The course description highlights trails including the Lavender/Federation Trail and the new Callington Hill “Olearia Trail,” which offers views over the Bremmer Valley before descending into the Frahn’s Farm Conservation Project area.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.