Katoomba, NSW, Australia · Saturday, March 13, 2027

Fixed Distance Marathon

Six Foot Track

191 days away

45 km Distance

1,420 m Climbing

4.4 Grit · Challenging

33.7198° S, 150.3074° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~939 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 875 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,420 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,420 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.