QLD · BIRDSVILLE · SIMPSON DESERT ULTRA
100mi
Friday 5 June 2026
Registration
Entry fees and dates are listed on the organiser’s site.
Register on Simpson Desert Ultra ↗Trailfolk doesn’t handle entries. You’ll be sent to the organiser’s registration site.
Distance
160.9km
Mandatory gear
Gear checks are run at the start line and on course. Missing items may result in disqualification. The list below is copied verbatim from the organiser.
- 01Minimum 1.5L water capacity
- 02Hat
- 03Sunglasses
- 04Seam sealed waterproof jacket
- 05Merino wool or polar fleece jumper/sweater
- 06Beanie
- 07Buff or similar
- 08Merino wool or polypropylene long tights
- 09Merino wool or polypropylene long sleeve top
- 10Merino wool or polypropylene gloves
- 11Waterproof pants (weather dependent)
- 12Emergency space blanket or bivouac
- 138cm+ compression bandage (snake bite bandage)
- 14Blister kit
- 15Headlamp (able to maintain 350 lumens)
- 16Backup torch (not a phone)
- 17Smart phone on the full Telstra network
- 18Avenza Maps App with course downloaded
- 19Red flashing light
- 20Hi-vis vest with reflective strips
The organiser’s site is the source of truth — confirm the list there before race day.