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Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 17 July 2027
- Location
- Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Boyne Valley, Australia
- Distance
- 14.29 mi / 23.0 km
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill: 17 July 2027, 14.29 miles, from Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Race Timeline
310 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 14.29-mile-specific training ramps up.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 2027: quick answers
When is Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 2027?
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 2027 takes place on Saturday, 17 July 2027, starting at 7:50am.
What time does Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill start?
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill starts at 7:50am from Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD.
Where does Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill start?
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill starts at Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill?
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill is 14.29 miles (23km).
How much does Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill cost to enter?
From $75 (12km) to $175 (50km) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 17 July 2027
- Distance
- 14.29 miles / 23.0km
- Location
- Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Boyne Valley, Australia
- Start Point
- Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD
- Start time
- 7:50am
- 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
From $75 (12km) to $175 (50km) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Milepost Events.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 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.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, 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 Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD
Start line.
Where Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill starts and finishes
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill starts at Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, 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 Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Route Breakdown
Starting at the historic Grand Hotel Many Peaks on Gladstone Monto Road, the Boyne Valley 50 follows the Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail. The 50km ultra is an out‑and‑back loop to Barrimoon siding, taking runners through rolling hills, historic railway tunnels and lush forested sections. The 23km Uphill climbs from Many Peaks to Barrimoon, while the 23km Downhill starts at the tunnels and returns on a gentle descent. The 12km Taster covers a 6km out‑and‑back before turning around. Aid stations at Golembil and Barrimoon provide water, fruit and hydration, and shuttle buses transport 23km participants between the start and finish. The trail offers a mix of gentle grades and challenging climbs, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Boyne Valley.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Pace Calculator & Splits
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
16:48
Average pace / km
10:26
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 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 | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:08 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 13:39 | 8:29 | 42:24 | 1:24:48 | 2:58:53 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 14:42 | 9:08 | 45:39 | 1:31:19 | 3:12:39 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 15:45 | 9:47 | 48:55 | 1:37:50 | 3:26:25 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 16:48 | 10:26 | 52:11 | 1:44:22 | 3:40:10 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 17:51 | 11:05 | 55:26 | 1:50:53 | 3:53:56 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 18:54 | 11:44 | 58:42 | 1:57:24 | 4:07:42 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 19:57 | 12:24 | 1:01:58 | 2:03:56 | 4:21:27 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 21:00 | 13:03 | 1:05:13 | 2:10:27 | 4:35:13 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 23:06 | 14:21 | 1:11:45 | 2:23:30 | 5:02:44 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 25:12 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:15 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 27:18 | 16:58 | 1:24:48 | 2:49:35 | 5:57:47 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 29:23 | 18:16 | 1:31:19 | 3:02:38 | 6:25:18 | 7:00:00 |
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill finish
2:06:01
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 JourneyBoyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 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 Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 14.29-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
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.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Grand Hotel Many Peaks, Gladstone Monto Road, Boyne Valley, QLD fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
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.
14.29-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
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.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill Charity Places 2027
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 Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill 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 Boyne Valley 50 23km Downhill site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.