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Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Location
- Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, Australia
- Distance
- 5.59 mi / 9.0 km
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km: 24 October 2026, from Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Race Timeline
44 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 5.59-mile-specific training ramps up.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km 2026: quick answers
When is Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km 2026?
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km 2026 takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, starting at 10:00am.
What time does Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km start?
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km starts at 10:00am from Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia.
Where does Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km start?
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km starts at Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km?
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km is 5.59 miles (9km).
How much does Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km cost to enter?
From $49 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Distance
- 5.59 miles / 9.0km
- Location
- Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, Australia
- Start Point
- Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia
- Start time
- 10:00am
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
From $49 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Heysen Trail Ultra.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia
Start line.
Where Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km starts and finishes
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km starts at Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Route Breakdown
The Heysen Trail Ultra takes runners on a breathtaking journey across South Australia’s most iconic terrain, from rolling farmlands and pine forests to rugged single track and dramatic coastline. The course offers a mix of elevation changes, remote beaches, and scenic farmland, making it a true test of endurance and a celebration of trail running in the wild beauty of the region.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Pace Calculator & Splits
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
42:56
Average pace / km
26:41
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 32:12 | 20:01 | 1:40:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 34:53 | 21:41 | 1:48:23 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 37:34 | 23:21 | 1:56:43 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 40:15 | 25:01 | 2:05:03 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 42:56 | 26:41 | 2:13:23 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 45:37 | 28:21 | 2:21:44 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 48:18 | 30:01 | 2:30:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 50:59 | 31:41 | 2:38:24 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 53:40 | 33:21 | 2:46:44 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 59:02 | 36:41 | 3:03:25 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:04:24 | 40:01 | 3:20:05 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:09:46 | 43:21 | 3:36:45 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:15:08 | 46:41 | 3:53:26 | 7:00:00 |
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km finish
46:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyHeysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 5.59-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Rocky Creek to Victor Harbor, South Australia fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
5.59-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Heysen Trail Ultra Marathon 9km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.