G’day runners!

I'm very excited to welcome you to the Federation Ultra Trail Marathon.

It's wild to think 2026 will be the tenth running of the Federation Ultra. The event has grown incredibly throughout the years, as has our hosts at the Monarto Safari Park, and the burgeoning outdoor sports region of Murray Bridge.

We're so lucky to string together such unique running locations. It still blows our minds that we start in a Safari Park before hitting the Lavender Federation Trail, Kinchina Conservation Park, and finishing on the renewed Murray Bridge riverbank precinct. Every section feels so different despite its geographic closeness.

The South Australian trail running scene has grown so quickly and the Federation Ultra occupies a distinctive space and identity. Our course doesn't overlap with any equivalent event. The relatively flat, progressively downhill nature makes it a great place to get the hammer down and set a PR.

We started Murraylands Multisports Inc to showcase how much potential there was in the host region. We have to keep updating the Federation Ultra Trail because of how quickly new things are popping up around Murray Bridge.

On behalf of our entire team, thank you for being part of it.

See you on the trail!

-Morgan Coull, Race Director

ABOUT MMI EVENTS

MMI Events hosts a diverse portfolio of events, encompassing road, trail running, gravel cycling, and kayak / bike / trail run adventure racing. There’s a common philosophy we build into every event:

• Safety. We love creating challenges and seeing people push themselves to achieve their absolute best, which means planning for when things might go wrong. We make every effort to ensure you reach the finish line. If not, we’ll do everything possible to get you home safely wherever your event ends.

• Respect. All of our events focus on people interacting with one another within a natural environment. Respecting the people and place around us is essential to the environmental and social sustainability of our events.

• Care. We have a fantastic event crew and network of volunteers who make the magic happen and that attitude trickles down through every part of an MMI Event. The community of people we attract is comprised of some of the nicest individuals around and we’re proud of that vibe.

• Achievement. It’s amazing what the human body and mind can achieve. Our events are designed to help you unlock that potential. We give you a challenge and the right kind of support to do your best and feel thoroughly satisfied at the end.