Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia · Friday, May 1, 2026
Ikara Ultra - 100mi
Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 391 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100mi | 11 | Scott Martin · 26:20:26 | Briony Weckert · 33:30:57 |
| 2025 | 100mi | 16 | Bradley Paech · 22:35:01 | Alison (Ally) Gosling · 30:16:58 |
The field shrank 31% between 2025 (16) and 2026 (11). 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — 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.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 161 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
Similar races
Other 100 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.