Event Overview
The Lonely Mountain Ultra is held on Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas, just outside Orange, NSW, with race day on Saturday 26 September 2026 and event closure by Sunday 27 September. The program ranges from 11km, 22km and 32km through to 50km, 50Miler, 104km and 100Miler, plus kids 2km and 4km events. The event is AURA-listed, registered with ITRA, and noted as a qualifying race for the Six Foot Track Marathon.
What the Course Demands
Across the longer formats, the course is described as climbing to nearly 1400 metres, so pacing and strength on sustained ascents and descents are central to execution. Checkpoints are positioned across all distances, and aid-station offerings can vary, with the 11km noted as having a single water-only station. From 22km and up, runners are required to have access to course maps (GPX) downloaded and available offline due to patchy phone signal.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners looking for a mountain-based challenge with options from a short 11km through to 100 miles. The 11km and 22km can work for athletes building experience with organised checkpoint racing, while the 50km to 100Miler distances are better matched to runners comfortable managing longer durations and mandatory gear requirements. Runners targeting recognised events may also value its AURA listing and ITRA registration.
