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Running · Ultra Marathons
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, Australia
- Distance
- 37.28 mi / 60.0 km
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km: 30 August 2026, 37.28 miles. Route, distance and where to check results.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Race Timeline
11 days since race day
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km: quick answers
When is the next Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km was Sunday, 30 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km start?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km starts at 10:00am from Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD.
Where does Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km start?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km starts at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km?
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km is 37.28 miles (60km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 37.28 miles / 60.0km
- Location
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, Australia
- Start Point
- Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
- Start time
- 10:00am
- Surface
- Trail
- Cut-off time
- Cut-off times vary by distance and are not specified on the event page. Check the official website or contact the organizers for specific details.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Tri-ActiV8.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 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.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
Start line.
Where Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km starts and finishes
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km starts at Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Route Breakdown
Captain's Crossing The GONG offers a challenging trail run through the rugged Mackay hinterland. The course features steep climbs, technical descents, and varied terrain, providing a true test of endurance and skill. Runners will be rewarded with breathtaking views and a unique trail experience in the heart of Queensland’s natural beauty.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Pace Calculator & Splits
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
6:26
Average pace / km
4:00
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 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 | 4:50 | 3:00 | 15:00 | 30:00 | 1:03:18 | 1:30:00 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 5:14 | 3:15 | 16:15 | 32:30 | 1:08:34 | 1:37:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 5:38 | 3:30 | 17:30 | 35:00 | 1:13:51 | 1:45:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 6:02 | 3:45 | 18:45 | 37:30 | 1:19:07 | 1:52:30 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 6:26 | 4:00 | 20:00 | 40:00 | 1:24:24 | 2:00:00 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 6:50 | 4:15 | 21:15 | 42:30 | 1:29:40 | 2:07:30 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 7:15 | 4:30 | 22:30 | 45:00 | 1:34:57 | 2:15:01 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 7:39 | 4:45 | 23:45 | 47:30 | 1:40:13 | 2:22:31 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 8:03 | 5:00 | 25:00 | 50:00 | 1:45:30 | 2:30:01 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 8:51 | 5:30 | 27:30 | 55:00 | 1:56:03 | 2:45:01 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:36 | 3:00:01 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 10:28 | 6:30 | 32:30 | 1:05:00 | 2:17:09 | 3:15:01 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 11:16 | 7:00 | 35:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:27:42 | 3:30:01 | 7:00:00 |
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km finish time.
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Estimated Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km finish
5:48:13
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 JourneyCaptain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 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 Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, QLD
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 37.28-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 Captain's Crossing, Mackay region, 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.
37.28-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.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 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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Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km 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 Captain's Crossing The GONG - Event #5 of 5 60km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.