Tumbarumba, NSW, Australia · Saturday, October 10, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Hume & Hovell 100km

24 days to go
100 km Distance
2,500 m Climbing
8.8 Grit · Elite / extreme
Register with organiserRegister ↗ Add to calendar
35.7772° S, 148.0114° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 32 hours 19:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 100K cut-offs we track. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~18 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 17°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 45 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 836 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert
👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert
🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 32 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
All gear guides →

Course Notes

Start/Finish at Henry Angel, on a section of the Hume & Hovell Walking Track. Drop bags, 13 full aid stations, waterfalls, lakes, various topographies, 95% single trail, fire trails, natural forests, amazing scenery and wildlife. Undulating, hilly,

Similar races

Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.