Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

West Macs Monster

Trail Running covering 25 km to 231.7 km with up to 6,830 m D+ in Alice Springs (Northern Territory, Australia)

LocationAlice Springs, Northern Territory, AustraliaShow on map(23.6980° S, 133.8807° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2019
Elevation gainUp to +6,830 m

West Macs Monster is an endurance sporting event in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Kids & Youth Races, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 231 Km Sonder Monster (231.7 km, +6,830 m D+), 128 Km Ellery Monster (127.4 km, +3,690 m D+), 65 Km Standley Monster (65.3 km, +1,630 m D+), and Monstre des Simpson (25 km, +1,200 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (westmacsmonster.com.au).

Official website
West Macs Monster in Alice Springs (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainKids & Youth RacesHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
231 Km Sonder MonsterTrail Running231.7 km+6,830 m1,150 m - 4,019 mLoop courseRoute & profile
128 Km Ellery MonsterTrail Running127.4 km+3,690 m1,153 m - 2,703 mLoop courseRoute & profile
65 Km Standley MonsterTrail Running65.3 km+1,630 m1,156 m - 1,841 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Monstre des SimpsonTrail Running25 km+1,200 m1,159 m - 1,663 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
231.7 km
Elevation gain
+6,830 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,830 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,019 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.9 % / 10.6 %
Course format
Loop course
231.7 km+6,830 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175200FS23.6980° S, 133.8808° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,019 m above sea level (+6,830 m D+, -6,830 m D-)

Peak: 4,019 m·at 86.1 km·Ø 5.9 %
1,150 m2,106 m3,063 m4,019 m0 km46.3 km92.7 km139 km185.4 km231.7 km4,019 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does West Macs Monster take place?

West Macs Monster takes place in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AU (start area at coordinates 23.698° S, 133.8807° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at West Macs Monster?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 231 Km Sonder Monster (231.7 km, +6,830 m D+), 128 Km Ellery Monster (127.4 km, +3,690 m D+), 65 Km Standley Monster (65.3 km, +1,630 m D+), and Monstre des Simpson (25 km, +1,200 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for West Macs Monster?

The main competition (231 Km Sonder Monster over 231.7 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +6,830 m of elevation gain and -6,830 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,019 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for West Macs Monster?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (westmacsmonster.com.au).