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Running · Ultra Marathons
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 2027
- Race day
- Friday, 14 May 2027
- Location
- Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, Australia
- Distance
- 79.54 mi / 128.0 km
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster: 14 May 2027, 79.54 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Race Timeline
246 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 2027: quick answers
When is West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 2027?
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 2027 takes place on Friday, 14 May 2027, starting at 7:00pm.
What time does West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster start?
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster starts at 7:00pm from Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park.
Where does West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster start?
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster starts at Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster?
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster is 79.54 miles (128km).
How much does West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster cost to enter?
$20 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Friday, 14 May 2027
- Distance
- 79.54 miles / 128.0km
- Location
- Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, Australia
- Start Point
- Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park
- Start time
- 7:00pm
- Surface
- Trail
- Cut-off time
- The cut-off time for the 231km race is 60 hours from the start.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, 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
$20 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Alice Springs Running and Walking Club.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 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.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park
Start line.
Where West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster starts and finishes
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster starts at Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park. 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 West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Route Breakdown
The West Macs Monster takes runners through the stunning Larapinta Trail in Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park. With distances ranging from 5km to 231km, the course offers a mix of rugged terrain, breathtaking landscapes, and a deep connection to the land. Runners will traverse iconic locations like Simpson Gap, Standley Chasm, and Ellery Creek Big Hole, all while navigating the vast, open spaces of the Red Centre. The event is designed for experienced trail runners seeking a challenge and a transformative journey.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Pace Calculator & Splits
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
3:01
Average pace / km
1:52
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 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 | 2:16 | 1:24 | 7:02 | 14:04 | 29:40 | 42:11 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 2:27 | 1:31 | 7:37 | 15:14 | 32:08 | 45:42 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 2:38 | 1:38 | 8:12 | 16:24 | 34:37 | 49:13 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 2:50 | 1:45 | 8:47 | 17:35 | 37:05 | 52:44 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 3:01 | 1:52 | 9:22 | 18:45 | 39:33 | 56:15 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 3:12 | 2:00 | 9:58 | 19:55 | 42:02 | 59:46 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 3:24 | 2:07 | 10:33 | 21:06 | 44:30 | 1:03:17 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 3:35 | 2:14 | 11:08 | 22:16 | 46:58 | 1:06:48 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 3:46 | 2:21 | 11:43 | 23:26 | 49:27 | 1:10:19 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 4:09 | 2:35 | 12:53 | 25:47 | 54:23 | 1:17:20 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 4:32 | 2:49 | 14:04 | 28:07 | 59:20 | 1:24:22 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 4:54 | 3:03 | 15:14 | 30:28 | 1:04:17 | 1:31:24 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 5:17 | 3:17 | 16:24 | 32:49 | 1:09:13 | 1:38:26 | 7:00:00 |
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster finish
12:57:30
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyWest Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 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 Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 79.54-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 Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park 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.
79.54-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.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 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 West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster 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 West Macs Monster Ekistica 128km Ellery Monster site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.