Felixstow, SA, Australia · Saturday, April 10, 2027

Timed

Southern Cross 24 Hour - 24/12/6h

174 days away
50 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

34.8882° S, 138.6491° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 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, April

Daytime high 22°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 167 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2026 24h 11 Asa Cowell · 190.673 km Kelsa Reign · 162.865 km

55% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (24h) — ranked runners 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.
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Overview

The Southern Cross 24 Hour, a timed event, will be held in Felixstow, SA, Australia, in April 2027. It is organized by Phoenix Running Australia Pty Ltd and takes place on a flat, shaded 1km loop at Felixstow Reserve. This event offers 6, 12, and 24-hour options, allowing runners to decide their distance based on time spent on the course.

With 11 finishers in its inaugural 2026 edition, this event has a smaller field than 81% of 50k races, placing it among the less crowded options for those seeking a timed event. It is bigger than 17% of 50k fields. The course is measured to international standards.

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