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Running · Ultra Marathons
Ikara Ultra 65km 2027
- Race day
- Friday, 30 April 2027
- Location
- Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, Australia
- Distance
- 40.39 mi / 65.0 km
Ikara Ultra 65km: 30 April 2027, from Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Ikara Ultra 65km Race Timeline
232 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Ikara Ultra 65km 2027: quick answers
When is Ikara Ultra 65km 2027?
Ikara Ultra 65km 2027 takes place on Friday, 30 April 2027.
Where does Ikara Ultra 65km start?
Ikara Ultra 65km starts at Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Ikara Ultra 65km?
Ikara Ultra 65km is 40.39 miles (65km).
How much does Ikara Ultra 65km cost to enter?
From $189 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 30 April 2027
- Distance
- 40.39 miles / 65.0km
- Location
- Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, Australia
- Start Point
- Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, 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 $189 (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 MMI Events.
Ikara Ultra 65km 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.
Ikara Ultra 65km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, 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 Ikara Ultra 65km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Ikara Ultra 65km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Start line.
Where Ikara Ultra 65km starts and finishes
Ikara Ultra 65km starts at Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, 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 Ikara Ultra 65km Route Breakdown
The Ikara Ultra takes runners through the stunning and rugged terrain of the Flinders Ranges, a region rich in Aboriginal heritage and natural beauty. Courses range from 50km to 100 miles, with options for both single-day and multi-day adventures. Runners will traverse iconic locations such as Wilpena Pound and Mount Little, with aid stations along the way to support endurance athletes. The event is a true test of physical and mental strength, set against the backdrop of one of Australia’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes.
Ikara Ultra 65km Pace Calculator & Splits
Ikara Ultra 65km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
5:57
Average pace / km
3:42
Ikara Ultra 65km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:27 | 2:46 | 13:51 | 27:42 | 58:25 | 1:23:05 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 4:50 | 3:00 | 15:00 | 30:00 | 1:03:17 | 1:30:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 5:12 | 3:14 | 16:09 | 32:18 | 1:08:10 | 1:36:55 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 5:34 | 3:28 | 17:18 | 34:37 | 1:13:02 | 1:43:51 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 5:57 | 3:42 | 18:28 | 36:55 | 1:17:54 | 1:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 6:19 | 3:55 | 19:37 | 39:14 | 1:22:46 | 1:57:41 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 6:41 | 4:09 | 20:46 | 41:32 | 1:27:38 | 2:04:37 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 7:03 | 4:23 | 21:55 | 43:51 | 1:32:30 | 2:11:32 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 7:26 | 4:37 | 23:05 | 46:09 | 1:37:22 | 2:18:28 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 8:10 | 5:05 | 25:23 | 50:46 | 1:47:06 | 2:32:18 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 8:55 | 5:32 | 27:42 | 55:23 | 1:56:51 | 2:46:09 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:35 | 3:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 10:24 | 6:28 | 32:18 | 1:04:37 | 2:16:19 | 3:13:51 | 7:00:00 |
Ikara Ultra 65km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ikara Ultra 65km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ikara Ultra 65km finish
6:19:05
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 Ikara Ultra 65km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyIkara Ultra 65km 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 Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Ikara Ultra 65km
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 40.39-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
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.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges, South Australia with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
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.
40.39-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
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.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Ikara Ultra 65km Charity Places 2027
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 Ikara Ultra 65km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ikara Ultra 65km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Ikara Ultra 65km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Ikara Ultra 65km 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 Ikara Ultra 65km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.