Event Overview
SA Track Ultra is a track ultra marathon held at the SA Athletics Stadium (formerly Santos Stadium) in Adelaide, South Australia. The 2026 edition runs across 10–11 October, with a race briefing at 9:45am and a 10:00am start. Distances offered are 30km, 50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, and a 24-hour event. A 2:00pm Sunday cut-off applies for all distances except the 24-hour race.
What the Course Demands
This event is designed around repeated laps of the stadium track, creating a very controlled pacing environment. The main demand is sustaining rhythm for long periods while managing frequent lap counting and turn repetition. Aid access is frequent, with the course described as having support every 400m. The flat profile can encourage steady running, but it also highlights small pacing errors over ultra distances and timed formats.
Who This Event Suits Best
SA Track Ultra suits runners who want a straightforward ultra setup with regular access to support and a simple loop to execute against. It can work well for athletes stepping up from marathon into longer distances, as well as experienced ultra runners aiming to measure sustained speed on a flat course. It also suits those who value an event environment where other runners are consistently nearby throughout the day and night.
