Ultra Running Hub Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Pilliga Ultra
3 days to go
50 km Distance
1,154 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 23 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~42 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — 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 20°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 59 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 531 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,154 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,154 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
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