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Running · Ultra Marathons
Coastal High Trail Run 50km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Location
- Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia
- Distance
- 31.07 mi / 50.0 km
Coastal High Trail Run 50km: 29 August 2026, 31.07 miles. Route, distance and where to check results.
Coastal High Trail Run 50km Race Timeline
12 days since race day
Coastal High Trail Run 50km 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.
Coastal High Trail Run 50km: quick answers
When is the next Coastal High Trail Run 50km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Coastal High Trail Run 50km was Saturday, 29 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Coastal High Trail Run 50km start?
Coastal High Trail Run 50km starts at Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Coastal High Trail Run 50km?
Coastal High Trail Run 50km is 31.07 miles (50km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Distance
- 31.07 miles / 50.0km
- Location
- Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia
- Start Point
- Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland
- Surface
- Trail
- Cut-off time
- Yes, there are cut-off times for both the 28km and 50km distances. Details can be found on the official website.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Trail Trips and Events.
Coastal High Trail Run 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.
Coastal High Trail Run 50km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Coastal High Trail Run 50km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Coastal High Trail Run 50km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland
Start line.
Where Coastal High Trail Run 50km starts and finishes
Coastal High Trail Run 50km starts at Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland. 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 Coastal High Trail Run 50km Route Breakdown
The Coastal High Trail Run takes place in the World Heritage-listed Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, offering a challenging yet scenic route through lush rainforests, rugged terrain, and panoramic views. Now in its 11th physical staging, 2026 introduces a new 7km Purlingbrook Push alongside the traditional 28km Coastal High Crunch and the iconic Coastal High 50km. Longer-distance entry includes a personalised technical race tee (if entered before 10am 16 June, generic thereafter), bus transfer, event photos, aid stations, electronic timing, finisher medal and event gift.
Coastal High Trail Run 50km Pace Calculator & Splits
Coastal High Trail Run 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
Coastal High Trail Run 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 |
Coastal High Trail Run 50km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Coastal High Trail Run 50km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Coastal High Trail Run 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCoastal High Trail Run 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 Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Coastal High Trail Run 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 Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, Gold Coast Hinterland 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.
Coastal High Trail Run 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!
Running Coastal High Trail Run 50km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Coastal High Trail Run 50km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Coastal High Trail Run 50km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Coastal High Trail Run 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 Coastal High Trail Run 50km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.