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Running · Ultra Marathons

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 2027

Race day
Saturday, 3 April 2027
Location
Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, Australia
Distance
31.07 mi / 50.0 km

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra: 3 April 2027, from Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. Entry, route and a pace chart.

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Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

205 days to go

More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 2027: quick answers

When is Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 2027?

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 2027 takes place on Saturday, 3 April 2027, starting at 14:30.

What time does Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra start?

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra starts at 14:30 from Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW.

Where does Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra start?

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra starts at Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra?

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra is 31.07 miles (50km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Saturday, 3 April 2027
Distance
31.07 miles / 50.0km
Location
Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, Australia
Start Point
Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW
Start time
14:30
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

Not published for this event — check the official race website.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Coffs Trail Runners.

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 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.

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra flat?

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

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 15.531.07mi

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Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW

Start line.

Where Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra starts and finishes

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra starts at Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW. 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 Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Route Breakdown

The Washpool Trail Run takes place in the breathtaking Gibraltar Range National Park, offering runners a journey through rugged terrain, dense forests, and scenic vistas. The 50km ultra is the ultimate test of endurance, while the 25km and 9km options cater to a range of abilities. Runners will navigate through trails that wind through the iconic Washpool area, with challenging ascents and descents. The course is well-marked and suitable for experienced trail runners seeking a true wilderness experience.

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Pace Calculator & Splits

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Pace Calculator

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

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target time

Average pace / mile

7:43

Average pace / km

4:48

5K24:00
10K48:00
Half Marathon1:41:16
30K2:24:00
Finish4:00:00

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Pace Chart

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

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KHalf Marathon30KFinish
3:00 5:48 3:36 18:0036:001:15:571:48:003:00:00
3:15 6:17 3:54 19:3039:001:22:171:57:003:15:00
3:30 6:46 4:12 21:0042:001:28:362:06:003:30:00
3:45 7:15 4:30 22:3045:001:34:562:15:003:45:00
4:00 7:43 4:48 24:0048:001:41:162:24:004:00:00
4:15 8:12 5:06 25:3051:001:47:362:33:004:15:00
4:30 8:41 5:24 27:0054:001:53:552:42:004:30:00
4:45 9:10 5:42 28:3057:002:00:152:51:004:45:00
5:00 9:39 6:00 30:001:00:002:06:353:00:005:00:00
5:30 10:37 6:36 33:001:06:002:19:143:17:595:30:00
6:00 11:35 7:12 36:001:12:002:31:543:35:596:00:00
6:30 12:33 7:48 39:001:18:002:44:333:53:596:30:00
7:00 13:31 8:24 42:001:24:002:57:134:11:597:00:00

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 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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Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra 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 Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra

Standard Training Window

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.

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

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 Mulligans Campground, Gibraltar Range National Park, NSW with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.

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.

31.07-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.

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

Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.

Post-Race Recovery

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

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Charity Places 2027

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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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.

Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Washpool Trail Run 50km Ultra site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.