Blackall 100

Blackall 100 50K

50K·229m gain·Mapleton, Queensland
ultra50kforesttechnicaltrailqualifier
Distance50K
Gain229m
Date17 Oct 2026

About This Race

A 50K singletrack run, Mapleton, Queensland.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 229m over 50km, with the steepest section between km 73–km 73.

Location

Practical Info

Nearest Airport

BNE - Brisbane Airport

Accommodation

On-site accommodation available at QCCC camp facility from 3:30pm Friday. Entry to QCCC grounds restricted before this time due to school camp operations.

Required Gear
  • mobile phone with emergency contacts
  • course map
  • race bib
  • water capacity 1-1.5 litres
  • hi-vis vest
  • headlamp
  • compression bandage
  • emergency blanket

Best For

ultra_runnersexperienced_trail_runners

Notable Features

As a Western States Endurance Run qualifier, the Blackall 100 attracts serious ultrarunners seeking both challenge and cultural connection. The event's strong ties to Indigenous heritage set it apart, celebrating the Blackall Range's significance as a traditional gathering place. Runners experience the iconic tradition of ringing the Blackall 100 Bell upon finishing, while traversing diverse Queensland hinterland terrain from ferny forests to subtropical rainforest.