The Urban Coast Run & Ultra will take place on  Monday 06th April 2026

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Enjoy an ultra marathon challenge along the contours of the beautiful Western Australia sunset coast.  Soak up hours of rolling coastal paths and stunning coastal views.

Race tee options on registration and medals to all finishers!​

Registrations are  OPEN!   

 

General Race Information

Location:   Start & Finish from  Tom Simpson Park, Mullaloo  Beach, WA  Australia

Date:    06th April  2026

Time:     From 6am

Race strip:    Path (bitumen/concrete)

Awards and Prizes:   Medals to all finishers  and Awards medals/Trophies 

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Race Distances

• Urban Coast 10km  - individual athletes

• Urban Coast Half 21km  - individual athletes

• Urban Coast Roller 27km - individual athletes (Self Navigate & Limited Aid support)

• Urban Coast Ultra 64km  - individual athletes (Self Navigate & Limited Aid support)

• Urban Coast Ultra 64km Teams - for Teams of 2 or 3 athletes (Self Navigate & Limited Aid support)

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Course Format​

• Urban Coast 10km  - Mullaloo coast loop x 2 Laps

• Urban Coast Half 21km  - Mullaloo-Hillarys coast loop x 2 Laps

• Urban Coast Roller 27km (Leg 1 of Ultra course) - individual athletes

• Urban Coast Ultra 64km  - Mullaloo (Start) - Mindarie - Mullaloo - City Beach - Mullaloo  (Finish)

• Urban Coast Ultra 64km Teams - for Teams of 2 or 3 athletes

  • Leg 1   (27km)   Mullaloo (Start) - Mindarie - Mullaloo

  • Leg 2   (18.5km)   Mullaloo - City Beach

  • Leg 3  (18.5km)   City Beach - Mullaloo (Finish)​

 

Course Terrain 

Note: - The run legs are all along the coastal path (bitumen/concrete).  Competitors must run in shoes and have their upper torso covered.   As the course navigates the urban coastal strip it includes deviations and crossing to shared path and parking entrances as well as a few road crossings.   Given the extend of the course athletes are responsible to safely navigate these points and normal Western Australia road traffic rules apply.  This means:

• cars have right of way

• keep left on all shared paths

 

Registration Pickup

Registration pickup (bib numbers,) will be available only on race day only at the following times:​

• Monday 06th April 2026 - From 5:45am to 7:30am on race day at the Start/Finish area Tom Simpson Park, Mullaloo

Please ensure you have registered and collected your Bib number within the times indicated above.   Race Bib numbers must be visible from the front at all times during the event.

Also ensure that on race morning before the start that your 'Left' Calf is marked with the letters 'UCR'  This will be available during registration on race morning.

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Bag Drop

A bag drop area is available on race day and will be located in the recovery area at the finish.   Please note that is not controlled so competitors leave their bag at their own risk., however race staff will be in close proximity during the event.

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Race Briefing

Race briefings will be held 10 minutes prior to the start at the starting area.

Please ensure to familiarise yourself with the course layout, turn points and relay handover points.

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Start Waves  (Updated 01 April 2026.  Note -  subject to change without notice)

1.        6:30am - 64km  - individual athletes & Teams

2.       6:30am - 27km - individual athletes

3.       7:30am - 21km - individual athletes

4.       7:40am - 10km - individual athletes

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Presentations

All presentations will take place at the finish area at approximately: 

• 10:00am -  10km, 21km and 27km - individual athletes

• 12:30pm -  64km  - individuals and Teams

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Note:  The presentations times are subject to change and will start earlier if ahead of schedule. 
 

Race Divisions/Age Group

• All participants must be:

  • 10km - 11Yrs or over - strictly with no exceptions.

  • 21km - 14Yrs or over - strictly with no exceptions.

  • 27km and 64km Ultra - 18Yrs or over - strictly with no exceptions.

• Age is calculated as at event date

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Prizes

Medals to all finishers and  Place awards will be awarded to:

• 64km Teams - 1st Team of 2  (place medals)

• 64km Teams - 1st Team of 3 (place medals)

• 64km Individual - 1st Male and Female. (Trophy)

• 27km Individual - 1st Male and Female. (Trophy)

• 27km Individual - 2nd and 3rd  Male and Female. (place medals)

• 21km Individual - 1st, 2nd and 3rd  Male and Female. (place medals)

• 10km Individual - 1st, 2nd and 3rd  Male and Female. (place medals)

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Race Rules & Guidelines

The following race rules and guidelines apply to this event:

• There will be mandatory checkpoints in place on the run route, failure to observe these will risk disqualification.

• Competitors must run in shoes and have their upper torso covered at all times.

• Race Bib numbers must be visible from the front at all times during the event.

• Also ensure that on race morning before the start that your 'Left' Calf is marked with the letters 'UCR'  Marking will be available during registration on race morning.

•  As the course navigates the urban coastal strip it includes deviations and crossing to shared path and parking entrances as well as a few road crossings.   Given the extend of the course athletes are responsible to safely navigate these points and normal Western Australia road traffic rules apply.  This means that cars have right of way and participants should only cross when safe to do so.

• Participants must keep left on all shared paths and be observant of the movement of other public on the path and be courteous at all times.

• For the 64km and 27km - x1 Single support person on a bicycle is permitted per participant and can assist with run navigation, safety and nutrition needs. The support bicycle may not ride in front of the participant to provide a draft advantage. If this is observed it will be considered an infringement of race rules and penalties will apply.

• For 64km and 27km solo participants, a single support co-runner is permitted on all Legs of the run only.  This is for the Northern loop of the run being Mullaloo-Mindarie-Mullaloo (Finish).  This is from approximately the 37km mark to the finish.  The support runner may not run in front of the participant and is responsible for their own hydration needs.  

• The 64km participants  are permitted to cross the finish line with their Team members or support team (to a max of x3 including the participant, obviously not support bicycles).

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 Hydration & Aid Stations - 27km & 64km

• Checkpoints will have additional nutrition options available but apart from these, 27km and 64km athletes will need to be self-sufficient.

• Participants must carry some personal hydration and nutrition needs to be self sufficient between official aid stations.  This can be in the form of a hydration vest, belt of hand held bottles.

• Participants must familiarise themselves with the course and location of the aid stations as well as additional public facilities offering water and toilet facilities along the route of which there are many to replenish supplementary hydration needs.

• Participants must carry a mobile phone unless they have a support person on a bicycle to do this.

• The following official check points/aid Stations will be available for the 27km and 64km at:

  • Mindarie - at the Northern turn point on Leg 1  (13.5km for Urban Coast Roller)  - water &  x 1 PURE gel per athlete (64km)

  • Mullaloo Beach North - at the path crossing Key West parking station - water (35.5km)

  • Mullaloo (Start/Finish lap)  - at the end of Leg 1 (37km) - water & PURE - Premium Electrolyte Hydration Drink & Coke/water & x 2 PURE gel per athlete (64km).   Athletes can also leave a Personal drink bottle at this location at the race start (leave this with the registration desk on check-in race morning)

  • Animal Exercise Beach (Hillarys)  - located 3km South of the Start/Finish area (40km) -  (outbound Leg 2 for 64km athletes)  - water

  • City Beach - at the end of Leg 2 (45.5km)  - water & PURE - Premium Electrolyte Hydration Drink & x 2 PURE gels per athlete (for 64km individual participants) 

  • Finish aid station will be located after crossing the finish line at Mullaloo Beach.

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Notes* 

1.  Participants are reminded that this is a gruelling run leg due to the distance and while the profile of the first half of the run is more challenging, it will take it's toll in th elater stages.  Athletes should be sure to plan their training, strategy and nutrition strategies appropriately.  While you are all very experienced athletes we recommend you trial your nutrition strategies as best you can before event day.

2.  Please be aware that the coastal path stretch from Burns Beach foreshore to Mindarie is approximately 5km in length and has no additional public water facilities.

 

 Hydration & Aid Stations - 10km & 21km​

The following official check points/aid Stations will be available for the 10km and 21km at:

• Mullaloo Beach North -  each lap at the path crossing Key West parking station (1.5km from the Start/Finish) - water 

• Mullaloo (Start/Finish lap)  - at the end of each lap (turn point for 5km)  - water

• Animal Exercise Beach (Hillarys)  - at the South end of each lap (turn point for 21km)  - water

• Finish aid station will be located after crossing the finish line at Mullaloo Beach.

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Event and public Parking

 

Mullaloo Beach - South

Parking is available opposite the Dome and Mullaloo Surf Club.  This is on the South side of Tom Simpson Park and has in excess of 150 parking spots.   This is near the start and limited parking will be available.    As it is a popular location it is recommended to arrive early to ensure a spot and allow plenty of time for registration.

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Mullaloo Beach- North

Tom Simpson Park has parking for over 300 vehicles at the venue car park.  Parking and access will be available during the race period.​

 

Competitors or visitors arriving are expected to park with common sense and in accordance to the City of Joondalup’s Local Parking Laws. These include but are not limited to;

• No Parking on/over a footpath

• Park facing the same direction as the traffic

• No parking on private resident’s verge or driveway (without the owners consent)

• Not on private property without the owners consent.

It is recommended to arrive early to ensure a spot and allow plenty of time for registration.

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Dunes and Walkways

Participants and supporters should take note of restrictions in regard to access to the beach via designated walkways and not enter dunes areas – please refer to and take note of the appropriate access signs.

The run legs are on the coastal shared path so please keep to your left, take care when overtaking and show respect to all other shared path users including competitors, volunteers and pedestrians.