Orange, NSW, Australia · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Lonely Mountain Ultra 100mi

10 days to go

161 km Distance

5,300 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

33.2840° S, 149.1002° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 33 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~10 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 834 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.

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👟 gear

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

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🥤 nutrition

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail with 5,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles5,300 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps161 km almost certainly means running into the night.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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