RACE INFO
KEY INFORMATION
NAME: Light Horse Ultra
DATE: Saturday 5 September 2026
EVENT START TIME: 12:00pm (AWST)
LOCATION: Perry’s Paddock, Yellagonga Regional Park, Woodvale
SEPTEMBER WEATHER AVERAGES:
WOODVALE
Average Minimum: 10ºC
Average Maximum: 20ºC
Rainfall: 75mm Days: 10
ENTRY FEES
PRICING PERIODS
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE: until 31 December 2025
SECOND RELEASE ENTRY FEE: 1 January – 31 May 2026
FINAL RELEASE ENTRY FEE: 1 June – 2 September 2026
ENTRY PROCESS
ENTRIES OPEN: Friday 12 September 2025 at 10:00am (AWST)​
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11:59pm (AWST) unless sold out prior​
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REFUNDS, TRANSFERS & ROLLOVERS:
Refunds and rollovers are no longer available for Light Horse Ultra. With our new registration system, you can now sell your entry and transfer it to another runner if you can no longer make the event.
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For fairness, entries cannot be sold for more than the original purchase price, and all transfers must be completed before entries close. Once you’ve agreed to transfer your entry, simply open your original entry confirmation email, log in, select the transfer option and follow the prompts. This process avoids multiple handling and saves you the $30 admin fee.
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More information on Rollovers can be found in the Race Manual.
QUALIFICATION
Runners must be at least 14 years of age on the day to enter the 24-hour or 12-hour events. Runners must be at least 12 years old for the 6-hour event, 10 years old for the 3-hour event and between 6-18 years old for the kids 1-hour event. If you feel your child under the ages listed above is capable of the longer events, please email us to consider your request.
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You are expected to be fit and train appropriately in entering Lighthorse Ultra and do so at your own risk. Trail and ultra running are demanding physically and mentally and you are required to give it the respect in entering these events.
CHECK IN
EVERY PARTICIPANT FOR EVERY EVENT MUST CHECK IN AT THE LIGHT HORSE VILLAGE AT PERRY'S PADDOCK IN WOODVALE.
You MUST check in and collect your bib (all distances) and timing chip before your event.
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Saturday 5 September
9:30am – 11:30am 24-HOUR
3:45pm – 4:30pm 1-HOUR KIDS + 1-HOUR POOCH
9:30pm – 11:30pm 12-HOUR​
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Sunday 6 September
3:30am – 5:30am 6-HOUR
7:00am – 8:30am 3-HOUR
START TIMES
Be sure to check your specific category schedule below so you don’t miss your briefing, the moving Sunday morning ANZAC service, or your moment at the starting line.
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Saturday 5 September
12:00pm 24-HOUR
5:00pm 1-HOUR KIDS + 1-HOUR POOCH​
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Sunday 6 September
12:00am 12-HOUR
6:00am 6-HOUR
9:00am 3-HOUR​
RELAY TEAMS
You don't have to tackle the full 24 hours alone. Our brand-new relay format lets you experience the ultimate buzz of the Lighthorse Ultra alongside your favorite running crew.
Squad Size & Timing
Teams can consist of 2, 3, or 4 runners sharing a single timing chip (which may be attached to a baton). Remember, your squad is entirely responsible for passing the chip at the exchange zone – any laps completed without it won't be credited!
One At A Time (Until the Finale)
Only one teammate is permitted on the circuit at any given time. The sole exception is the spectacular final hour of the event on Sunday morning, when all team members can flood the course to cross the finish line together.
The Silverware
While every single individual team runner will proudly claim an official finisher's medal, only the overall first-place winning team will take home the exclusive category trophy.
CUT OFFS
The official finish line cutoff for all distances is 12:00pm on Sunday, 20th June 2026.​
PACERS
Pacers are NOT permitted for this event with the exception of pacers being allowed ONLY for the 24 and 12 hour participants ONLY in the last hour from 11:00am – 12:00pm.
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Anyone seen with a pacer outside of this will be disqualified from the event.