Ultra Running Hub Newland Hill, SA, Australia · Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Heysen 115km Trail Race (also 70km & 50km)
Calculated from 115 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 5.8 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (115km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 86 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115km | 84 | Mark Hollingsworth · 10:40:22 | Sarah Melville · 14:12:12 |
| 2024 | 115km | 75 | Isaac Fishlock · 11:28:19 | Skye Whitcher · 13:27:47 |
| 2023 | 115km | 74 | David Williams · 11:13:39 | Skye Whitcher · 13:46:13 |
| 2022 | 115km | 85 | Jarrad Allen · 10:53:42 | Melissa Robertson · 13:20:00 |
| 2021 | 115km | 107 | Jarrad Allen · 10:51:21 | Sonja Jansen · 12:12:29 |
| 2020 | 105km | 138 | Michael Keyte · 09:56:26 | Robyn Bruins · 11:14:05 |
| 2019 | 105km | 82 | Andrew Hough · 09:43:43 | Alison (Ally) Gosling · 12:13:49 |
| 2018 | 105km | 73 | Simon Duke · 11:24:28 | Sarah Harvey · 12:31:43 |
| 2017 | 105km | 64 | Dej Jamieson · 11:18:33 | Bronwyn Young · 11:21:47 |
| 2016 | 105km | 77 | Howard Norton · 10:46:58 | Bronwyn Young · 11:57:05 |
The field grew 12% between 2024 (75) and 2025 (84). 24% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (115km) — 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.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 115 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 115 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 115 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 115 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 115 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 115 km races than fitness does.
Overview
The Heysen 115km Trail Race, organised by Ultra Series WA, takes place on October 24 in Newland Hill, SA. This trail race, with its 115km distance, is longer than most 100k events. The course was changed in 2021, flipping the previous Heysen 105 course to finish in Victor Harbor, and adding 10km to its length.
With 84 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 70% of its 312 peer 100k races. The event has been held 10 times since it started in 2016.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.