Ultra Running Hub Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Ikara Ultra - 50km
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 | 50km | 50 | Matt Nauthe · 05:22:13 | Clara Morf · 06:19:41 |
| 2025 | 50km | 40 | Ben Burgess · 04:37:27 | Ella Allworth · 06:08:14 |
The field grew 25% between 2025 (40) and 2026 (50). 42% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Ikara Ultra 50km is a trail race held in Flinders Ranges, SA, Australia, with its most recent edition in May 2026. This race is a relatively new event, with only 2 editions run since its inception in 2025.
With 50 finishers in its latest running, the Ikara Ultra 50km has a larger field than 58% of its 2646 peer 50km races. This places it in the upper half for field size among similar events, offering a moderately sized competitive environment.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.