Ultra Running Hub Bullsbrook, WA, Australia · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Transcend 65km Ultra or Relay
Race completed
65 km Distance
2,700 m Climbing
7.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 14 hours
12:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 75% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~150 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — 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 17°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 08 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 207 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 65 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The 65km course traverses the entire Avon Valley, and can be completed as a solo or in teams up to 5 people
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.