The Light Horse Ultra Valour Award

Each year at the Lighthorse Ultra, the USWA community recognises and acknowledges the work of members of our running community that have given unparallel service to the ultra marathon community and the development of growth within it. From remarkable world class achievements full of inspiration, to developmental leadership and services volunteered. Recipients receive the perpetual Valour trophy and have their name etched in USWA folklore.

Previous Winners:

2021 Dave & Belle Kennedy

2020 Melanee Maisey

2019 Rob Donkersloot

2018 Bernadette Benson

2016 Gary Wilmot

2015 Mick Francis

KEY INFORMATION

Name: Light Horse Ultra
Location: Yellagonga Regional Park in Woodvale, Western Australia
Course Map:

2.5km Loop

1hr : 550m loop
Events:
  • 1 Hour
  • 1 Hour Kids
  • 3 Hour
  • 6 Hour
  • 12 Hour
  • 24 Hour
Date: Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Apr 24 2022
Start Time:
  • 24 Hour: 3pm Sat 23 Apr
  • 12 Hour: 3am Sun 24 Apr
  • 6 Hour: 6am Sun 24 Apr
  • 3 Hour 6am Sun 24 Apr
  • 1hr and 1hr Kids 9:30am Sun 24 Apr
Apr Avg Temp: Max 25, Min 14

ENTRY PROCESS

Entries open at 11:11 AWST, Tues 18 May, 2021 and will close at 23:59pm AWST Sunday 17 April, 2022 unless sold out earlier. There is a maximum of 500 entrants across all distances. A wait list will be put in place should the event sell out. All entries cancelled prior to March 31st will receive a full refund excluding a $30 admin fee. All entries after this date will strictly not be applicable to a refund.

COMPETITOR DOCUMENTS

ULTRA SERIES WA

 Ultra Series WA is Australia’s premier trail running collective of events and experiences. It is a community of unrivalled passion for all things trail and ultra running. Built on as idea inspired by the iconic Coast 2 Kosci Ultramarathon, Ultra Series WA was born. And now, several years later, we are a thriving community of eclectic runners that bring you some incredible events around the country from short beginner distances to crazy, ridiculous 200 milers, plus a store full of running goodies, including shoes, apparel and merchandise and even trail travel adventures around the globe. This running community, our tribe, is a community like no other and we invite you to come and share our passion for the trails and all things running. Find out more at www.ultraserieswa.com.au

TIME UNTIL THE LIGHT HORSE ULTRA

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QUALIFICATION

As the event is run as a number of 2.5km laps, there are no qualification requirements for the Light Horse Ultra. Entrants are however expected to be in good health, and trained sufficiently to complete the distance selected.

AID STATIONS

An Aid Station is provided at the start line, and runners will be able to access this every 2.5km.

The aid station will provide the following:

  • Water
  • Bananas / Fruit
  • Lollies
  • Coke
  • Tailwind Nutrition
  • Crisps

Runners are also able to set-up their own table with their own supplies.

SANCTIONING BODY

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VOLUNTEERS

The Light Horse Ultra relies on the help of a big team of volunteers to make the race happen. If you would like to help out at the Light Horse Ultra on Saturday 23 April or Sunday 24 April 2022, please fill in the form on the website. All volunteers receive a 20% discount credit towards a future Ultra Series event which can also be accrued or gifted.

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

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CONTACT

If you wish to contact the Light Horse Ultra, please email the Event Director Shaun Kaesler, or phone 0423 858 660. 

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