Ultra Running Hub Hamelin Bay, WA, Australia · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Margaret River Ultra
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (78.5km) — 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 34 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78.5km | 349 | Carl Harrison · 07:12:29 | Holly Ranson · 07:23:02 |
| 2024 | 80km | 285 | Josh Tighe · 07:19:42 | Jayme Bergman · 07:45:56 |
| 2023 | 80km | 278 | Joshua Chugg · 06:36:17 | Jayme Bergman · 07:49:02 |
| 2022 | 80km | 258 | Joshua Chugg · 06:40:32 | Anna McKenna · 07:09:55 |
| 2021 | 80km | 219 | Matthew Crehan · 07:15:48 | Meghann Coffey · 08:24:58 |
| 2020 | 80km | 187 | Justin Scarvaci · 07:16:56 | Claire O'Brien-Smith · 09:14:38 |
| 2019 | 80km | 185 | Justin Scarvaci · 07:46:26 | Deb Nicholl · 08:52:45 |
| 2018 | 80km | 176 | Josh O'Hart · 07:58:14 | Deb Nicholl · 08:39:38 |
The field grew 22% between 2024 (285) and 2025 (349). 27% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (78.5km) — 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 80 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Margaret River Ultra is a 50-mile trail race in Hamelin Bay, WA, Australia, organised by Rapid Ascent. With 349 finishers in its most recent 2025 edition, this race attracts a larger field than 96% of 649 peer 50-mile events.
The course, which starts on the white sands of Hamelin Bay, takes runners along Western Australia's coast. The entry fee for the 80km race is AUD$297.00. The 2026 edition on May 9 will be the 9th running of this event, which first took place in 2018.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.