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18/09/2026

Using UTMB to find your 2027 Six Foot Track Marathon qualifier 👣

For 2027, you can qualify through a UTMB/ITRA-ranked race of 30km+ with an individual race score of:

👣 Men: 415+ | Women: 390+

Your qualifying race must be held between 1 July 2025 and 30 November 2026.

📌 STEP 1 – You might already qualify.

UTMB is free, but you need a UTMB profile.

Log in → MYUTMB (top right) → My Achievements

Check your race results. You may already have a qualifying result if the race:

🔹 was 30km+
🔹 was held since 1 July 2025
🔹 scored 415+ (M) or 390+ (F)

Make sure you use the individual race score, not your overall UTMB Index.

📌 STEP 2 – Finding a suitable race.

From the top menu:

UTMB Index → UTMB Index Races

Select UTMB Index Races, then use the filters to find your event.

💡 TIP: Change the default date to 1 July 2025 and select Australia to narrow the search. You can also enter the event name or keywords in the search box.

Open the event, select the relevant race distance and look at the previous results.

Find runners scoring around 415 (M) or 390 (F) and check their finishing times. This gives you an indication of the time that may be required to achieve a qualifying score.

Example – UTA 50 2026

415 ≈ 8:44
390 ≈ 9:18

⚠️ Previous results are a guide only. Scores can vary between years, and qualification is based on the actual score awarded for your performance.

🤔 What about ITRA?

ITRA can also be used, but detailed race-performance information requires a paid membership (around A$20/year).

For most runners, the free UTMB option is the easiest place to start.

Good luck! 🫶..

06/09/2026

📢 QUALIFIER UPDATE

With the Coastal Classic now postponed to Saturday 28 November, we’ve made a small change to our entry timeline to give runners using it as their Six Foot Track Marathon qualifier a little more breathing room.

🏃‍♀️ Six Foot Track entries will now open Monday 30 November.

This means runners using Coastal Classic will still have the opportunity to qualify before entries open.

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to extend the entry date or qualifying period beyond 30 November, so runners must have a valid qualifier by then to enter Six Foot Track Marathon.

Good luck to everyone running Coastal on the new date! 🤞

02/08/2026

💗 Here it is...PINK is the official 2027 Six Foot Track Marathon logo colour! 💗

So many of you called it when we asked for your predictions, and tonight we're excited to finally make it official! 🎉

Now that the colour reveal is out of the bag, the next big milestone...general lottery registration, will be upon us in no time. Keep an eye on our socials for dates and details.

Until then...KEEP TRAINING and don't forget your qualifier! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Details on qualifying here >> https://www.sixfoot.com/2027-new-qualification-criteria..

26/07/2026

🏃‍♂️ Love the Six Foot Track Marathon? Join our Committee! 🌲

We are looking for a Merchandise Coordinator to join our highly effective, friendly team of volunteers! If you have a passion for this iconic race and experience in retail, stock control, or logistics, we want you.

What’s in it for you?
* Community Connection: Network with elite runners, local leaders, and the Blue Mountains community.
* Free Volunteer Shirt: Get the official, limited-edition event crew apparel.
* Guaranteed Race Entry: Lock in your spot for future events (pending qualifier) without the lottery stress.

Why join us?
* Great Team: Work alongside 10 other committee members who plan and organise the event each year.
* Massive Support: Team up with 1.000 runners, 110 running volunteers and over 200 RFS crew members to bring the event to life.
* Supporting the RFS: Every single dollar of race donations and profits goes directly to the Katoomba RFS.

Help us plan, source, and deliver amazing Merch for the Six Foot Track Marathon running community!

To apply or ask questions please email Greg Puttick, Volunteer Coordinator on [email protected] ..

05/07/2026

🗣 Planning to take on the 2027 Six Foot Track Marathon? There are some important updates to the qualification criteria...

What’s changed?
🔹 A new 7:30 race cut-off for female runners only, with updated female qualification standards.
🔹 Greater emphasis on UTMB and ITRA race rankings as qualification pathways for both male and female runners.
🔹 A simpler qualification process with fewer event-specific qualifying standards.

For 2027, you can qualify by:
✔️ Finishing the 2025 or 2026 Six Foot Track Marathon in under 7:00
✔️ Meeting the required UTMB or ITRA race ranking
✔️ Achieving the qualifying standard at one of the approved qualifying events

Following a review of historical race performance data, the Committee determined that introducing a female race cut-off of 7:30, together with corresponding female qualification standards, provides a more consistent alignment between qualification requirements and expected race performance for female runners.

These changes are intended to better reflect the typical difference in performance between male and female runners over comparable endurance trail events while maintaining the integrity of the qualification process and ensuring all entrants have the experience and capability to safely complete this iconic event.

Please take the time to review the updated qualification criteria before planning your 2027 race.

Full details are available on the Six Foot Track Marathon website - https://www.sixfoot.com/2027-new-qualification-criteria..

14/06/2026

While you're busy chasing qualifiers and planning your path to Six Foot 2027, there's plenty happening behind the scenes too! 👀

One of the items currently on the organising committee's to-do list? Choosing the logo colour for next year's event.

We're getting closer to revealing the official 2027 colour in the coming weeks, but before we do...

💭 What colour would YOU like to see on the Six Foot Track Marathon logo for 2027?

Drop your suggestions in the comments below ⬇️..

21/03/2026

⭐️ THANK YOU RFS 🙏💛

As we wrap up the 2026 edition of the Six Foot Track Marathon, we want to extend another heartfelt thanks to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.

Six Foot is proudly a not-for-profit event, with all profits donated to support the incredible work of the RFS. Beyond this, their volunteers play a vital role in the event itself - staffing key aid stations on race day and providing essential advice and up-to-date track information in the lead-up.

Their dedication, local knowledge, and ongoing support are a huge part of what makes this event possible each year.

Please join us in thanking the Blue Mountains RFS for everything they do - for our race and for the wider community. 🙌⭐️..

20/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Six Foot Track Marathon is powered entirely by volunteers, and that’s what makes it so special! 🙌

From the committee who plan and organise the event year-round, to the incredible crew out on course, at aid stations, bib pick up, goody-bag packing, and both the start and finish lines - every part of Six Foot is made possible by people who generously give their time and energy.

These volunteers are the heart of the event. They show up early, stay late, and create the supportive, community atmosphere that runners remember long after race day.

Whether it’s your first Six Foot or your tenth, it simply wouldn’t happen without them.

To every volunteer - we thank you. This event exists because of you. 👏..

19/03/2026

Celebrating Our 2026 Volunteer of the Year: Andy Stiddard 👏

For over a decade, Andy has been the driving force behind the Sydney Striders Six Foot Training Group - bringing runners together and helping them prepare for this iconic race. From creating detailed training schedules to marking and leading weekly runs, he does it all single-handedly, travelling from Mangrove Mountain each time.

The group he’s built has become a key part of many runners’ Six Foot journey, with a strong and dedicated following.

Andy is one of those quiet, unsung heroes whose passion and generosity make Six Foot what it is. A truly deserving recipient - thank you for everything you do. 🙌..

18/03/2026

Missed out on 2026 merch? 👀

There’s still some Six Foot Track Marathon gear available online, but not for long!

With limited sizes and stock remaining, this is your last chance to grab a piece of the 2026 event.

👉 Secure yours in your Race Roster account - https://raceroster.com/registration/111983/entry?smart_link=tdtmx6

Don’t miss out! 🏃‍♂️💥
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