Ultra Running Hub Alice Springs, NT, Australia · Saturday, May 16, 2026
West Macs Ellery Monster
Calculated from 128 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 6.4 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (128km) — 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 685 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 128km | 27 | Thomas Giles · 21:17:00 | Becca Lunnon · 25:18:14 |
| 2025 | 128km | 27 | Ben Burgess · 16:36:38 | Annie Knight · 24:40:25 |
| 2024 | 128km | 23 | Daniel Janes · 20:34:43 | Bethany Gorman · 23:35:07 |
| 2023 | 128km | 22 | Daniel Janes · 20:09:27 | Kathryn (Kate) Cush · 22:36:02 |
| 2022 | 128km | 21 | Daniel Janes · 19:31:00 | Reesha Lewis · 22:34:00 |
| 2021 | 128km | 9 | Rodney Angelo · 23:11:06 | Felicity Pidgeon · 24:08:53 |
The field has held steady: 27 in 2025, 27 in 2026. 37% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (128km) — 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.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 128 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 128 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 128 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 128 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 128 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 128 km races than fitness does.
Overview
The West Macs Ellery Monster was a 128 km trail race that took place in Alice Springs, NT, Australia, in May. The course followed the iconic Larapinta Trail in the West McDonnell Ranges.
With 27 finishers in its latest running, this race had a field size bigger than 40% of 100k races but smaller than 57% of its 331 peers. The race was organised by Red Centre Trail Runners and was run for the sixth time in 2026, having first been held in 2021.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.