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Rumble in the Jungle 8km

Race day
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Location
Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, Ulong, Australia
Distance
4.97 mi / 8.0 km

Rumble in the Jungle 8km: last run 1 August 2026, 4.97 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.

Next date not yet published

The organiser hasn't announced the next Rumble in the Jungle 8km yet. The most recent edition was Saturday, 1 August 2026. Verus records the last known running rather than estimating a date — a wrong date is worse than no date when someone is booking a weekend around it.

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Rumble in the Jungle 8km Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Between editions

40 days since race day

Rumble in the Jungle 8km 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.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Rumble in the Jungle 8km: quick answers

When is the next Rumble in the Jungle 8km?

The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Rumble in the Jungle 8km was Saturday, 1 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.

Where does Rumble in the Jungle 8km start?

Rumble in the Jungle 8km starts at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Rumble in the Jungle 8km?

Rumble in the Jungle 8km is 4.97 miles (8km).

How much does Rumble in the Jungle 8km cost to enter?

From $15 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Distance
4.97 miles / 8.0km
Location
Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, Ulong, Australia
Start Point
Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450
Surface
Trail

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, 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 $15 (see registration for each distance) — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Coffs Trail Runners.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km 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.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Rumble in the Jungle 8km flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 2.54.97mi

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Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450

Start line.

Where Rumble in the Jungle 8km starts and finishes

Rumble in the Jungle 8km starts at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450. 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 Rumble in the Jungle 8km Route Breakdown

Rumble in the Jungle starts and finishes at the Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall in Ulong, sending runners into the rainforest of Bindarri National Park on a mix of forest roads, management trails and rainforest singletrack. The longer distances pass real course landmarks including Bangalore Falls, Urumbilum Falls, the Mt Wondurrigah lookout and Battery Falls, with the 100km's remote back section featuring a steep descent to "The Confluence", where the Bobo River meets the Little Nymboida River. Elevation climbs from around 165m of gain on the 8km up to roughly 3,000m on the full 100km, so distances get progressively more technical and demanding. Expect creek crossings, fern-lined gullies and genuine wilderness underfoot, all supported from the community hall as a friendly, well-organised base.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Pace Calculator & Splits

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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Average pace / mile

48:17

Average pace / km

30:00

5K2:30:02
Finish4:00:00

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5KFinish
3:00 36:13 22:30 1:52:313:00:00
3:15 39:14 24:23 2:01:543:15:00
3:30 42:15 26:15 2:11:173:30:00
3:45 45:16 28:08 2:20:393:45:00
4:00 48:17 30:00 2:30:024:00:00
4:15 51:18 31:53 2:39:244:15:00
4:30 54:20 33:45 2:48:474:30:00
4:45 57:21 35:38 2:58:104:45:00
5:00 1:00:22 37:30 3:07:325:00:00
5:30 1:06:24 41:15 3:26:175:30:00
6:00 1:12:26 45:01 3:45:036:00:00
6:30 1:18:28 48:46 4:03:486:30:00
7:00 1:24:30 52:31 4:22:337:00:00

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Finish Time Estimator

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Estimated Rumble in the Jungle 8km finish

41:08

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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Rumble in the Jungle 8km Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • 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 Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Rumble in the Jungle 8km

Standard Training Window

6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.97-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.

Terrain Specificity

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.

The Taper Phase

Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong, NSW, 2450 fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

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.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

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.

4.97-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.

Race Morning

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.

On-Course Fueling

No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Charity Places 2026

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

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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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Rumble in the Jungle 8km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

Rumble in the Jungle 8km Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Rumble in the Jungle 8km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.