Black Hill, NSW, Australia · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Ironwood 24 Ultra Trail Run
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (24h) — ranked runners 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 437 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24h | 5 | Jay Olsen · 122.760 km | Melissa Robertson · 122.760 km |
| 2024 | 24h | 12 | Gary Brown · 154.100 km | Melissa Robertson · 134.000 km |
| 2023 | 24h | 10 | Gary Brown · 140.700 km | Melissa Robertson · 120.600 km |
| 2022 | 24h | 5 | Gary Brown · 134.000 km | Jenni English · 100.500 km |
The field shrank 58% between 2024 (12) and 2025 (5). 40% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (24h) — ranked runners 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 this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.