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Running · Ultra Marathons
Blackall 100 50km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Location
- QCCC, Mapleton, Australia
- Distance
- 31.07 mi / 50.0 km
Blackall 100 50km: 17 October 2026, 31.07 miles, from QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Blackall 100 50km Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with ultra race-pace.
Blackall 100 50km 2026: quick answers
When is Blackall 100 50km 2026?
Blackall 100 50km 2026 takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, starting at 6:30am.
What time does Blackall 100 50km start?
Blackall 100 50km starts at 6:30am from QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD.
Where does Blackall 100 50km start?
Blackall 100 50km starts at QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Blackall 100 50km?
Blackall 100 50km is 31.07 miles (50km).
How much does Blackall 100 50km cost to enter?
$480 (100 km); $320 (50 km); $225 (Half Marathon) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Distance
- 31.07 miles / 50.0km
- Location
- QCCC, Mapleton, Australia
- Start Point
- QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD
- Start time
- 6:30am
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
$480 (100 km); $320 (50 km); $225 (Half Marathon) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Run Queensland.
Blackall 100 50km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Blackall 100 50km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Blackall 100 50km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Blackall 100 50km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD
Start line.
Where Blackall 100 50km starts and finishes
Blackall 100 50km starts at QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Blackall 100 50km Route Breakdown
The Blackall 100 courses wind through the lush Sunshine Coast hinterland surrounding Mapleton, starting and finishing at the Queensland Country Club (QCCC). Runners will tackle a mixture of well‑maintained forest trails, gentle climbs and technical single‑track sections, offering sweeping vistas of the Glass House Mountains and rolling farmland. The 100 km route is a demanding loop with varied elevation, while the 50 km provides a shorter yet still challenging experience. The half‑marathon follows a more straightforward trail, ideal for those stepping up from road races. Expect well‑marked paths, water stations and stunning natural scenery that showcase the region’s beauty.
Blackall 100 50km Pace Calculator & Splits
Blackall 100 50km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
7:43
Average pace / km
4:48
Blackall 100 50km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 5:48 | 3:36 | 18:00 | 36:00 | 1:15:57 | 1:48:00 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 6:17 | 3:54 | 19:30 | 39:00 | 1:22:17 | 1:57:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 6:46 | 4:12 | 21:00 | 42:00 | 1:28:36 | 2:06:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 7:15 | 4:30 | 22:30 | 45:00 | 1:34:56 | 2:15:00 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 7:43 | 4:48 | 24:00 | 48:00 | 1:41:16 | 2:24:00 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 8:12 | 5:06 | 25:30 | 51:00 | 1:47:36 | 2:33:00 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 8:41 | 5:24 | 27:00 | 54:00 | 1:53:55 | 2:42:00 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:30 | 57:00 | 2:00:15 | 2:51:00 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:35 | 3:00:00 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 10:37 | 6:36 | 33:00 | 1:06:00 | 2:19:14 | 3:17:59 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 11:35 | 7:12 | 36:00 | 1:12:00 | 2:31:54 | 3:35:59 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 12:33 | 7:48 | 39:00 | 1:18:00 | 2:44:33 | 3:53:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 13:31 | 8:24 | 42:00 | 1:24:00 | 2:57:13 | 4:11:59 | 7:00:00 |
Blackall 100 50km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Blackall 100 50km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Blackall 100 50km finish
4:47:03
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBlackall 100 50km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Blackall 100 50km
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 31.07-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach QCCC, 70 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton, QLD with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
31.07-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Blackall 100 50km Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Blackall 100 50km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Blackall 100 50km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Blackall 100 50km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Blackall 100 50km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.