Blackall 100
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Blackall100
The Blackall100 is a trail event on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk based at QCCC Mapleton, Sunshine Coast. It is a qualifying race for the Western States Endurance Run and runs over a mixture of forest, gullies and ridge lines through the Blackall Range.
Distances offered:
- 100 km (elevation gain 3290 m)
- 50 km (elevation gain 1580 m)
- 21 km (elevation gain 580 m)
All entrants receive a special edition event shirt and finishers receive a race memento and a course-specific bell. Prize categories include top three male and female placings in each distance, with cash prizes for the first male and female in each distance. Time-based finisher bands are used for the 100 km (multiple time thresholds are recognised).
Safety and logistics information is published for each distance. Mandatory gear requirements include a race bib, a mobile phone, capacity for water (at least 1.5 litres for longer distances, 1 litre for 21 km), a compression bandage, and items such as a headlamp, high-visibility vest and emergency blanket where specified. Drop bag services and checkpoint locations are provided for each distance; checkpoint drop bags must meet size and weight limits and be delivered at registration. Parking is located at Mapleton Community Hall with a short walk to the event hub. Run Queensland provides accommodation packages at QCCC Mapleton that include meals and have limited bed availability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
