Blackall 100
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Blackall100
Blackall100 is a trail running event on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk around Mapleton, Sunshine Coast. It is a qualifying event for the Western States Endurance Run and uses QCCC Mapleton as the race hub, start and finish location. The course traverses forest, gullies and ridge lines with changing views and includes marked checkpoints and a drop bag service.
Distances offered:
- 100 km with about 3290 m elevation gain.
- 50 km with about 1580 m elevation gain.
- 21 km with about 580 m elevation gain.
All entrants receive a special edition event shirt. Finishers receive a commemorative bell and a buff; time categories are used for the 100 km finishers (under 11h, under 14h, under 17h, under 20h, over 20h). Mandatory gear lists vary by distance and include a mobile phone, course map, race bib, water capacity, compression bandage and other safety items; random gear checks and time penalties apply for missing items. Drop bags are permitted at specified checkpoints and must meet size and labelling rules; they must be delivered at registration on the Friday evening. Parking is provided at Mapleton Community Hall with a short walk to the QCCC venue. Event accommodation packages are available at QCCC Mapleton and include meals and on-site facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
