Ulong, NSW, Australia · Saturday, August 1, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Rumble in the Jungle 100km

Race completed
100 km Distance
3,000 m Climbing
9.5 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 24 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 100K races. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~47 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 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, August

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ 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 100 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes30 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 Poles3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

The Rumble in the Jungle 100km is the ultimate trail running adventure through the heart of Bindarri National Park and beyond. Crafted for seasoned ultrarunners, this course showcases the most iconic and remote highlights of the Coffs Harbour hinterland

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