Ultra Running Hub Wilsons Promontory, VIC, Australia · Saturday, February 20, 2027
Run The Lighthouse 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, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 18 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 20 | Tommy Pattle · 05:50:57 | Donna Urquhart · 09:19:41 |
| 2025 | 50km | 19 | Daniel Furmston · 07:16:02 | Courtney Ellis · 06:43:17 |
| 2024 | 55km | 18 | Merlin Gammon · 06:05:41 | Allyson Mattern · 07:48:48 |
| 2021 | 55km | 10 | David Clark · 06:36:00 | Sally Barnes · 08:46:52 |
| 2020 | 55km | 11 | Matthew Crehan · 05:23:06 | Karen Mickle · 08:08:16 |
The field grew 5% between 2025 (19) and 2026 (20). 20% 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.
Course notes
- gear 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
Run The Lighthouse 50km sends runners onto the trails of Wilsons Promontory, VIC, for a 50km test scheduled for February 2027. With a starting contingent smaller than 67% of 50k peers and bigger than 32%, the event provides a low-density field where participants spend long stretches moving without packs of other runners around them.
The course is unmarked, meaning race day demands self-reliance and active navigation by map or digital app rather than following trail ribbons. Held across 5 editions since 2020, the event saw 20 finishers reach the line in 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.