Rumble in The Jungle Trail Run
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Event Overview
The BCU Rumble in the Jungle is a trail running event held in Bindarri National Park near Coffs Harbour. The event hub is at the Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall in Ulong, NSW.
Distances
The event offers several race distances:
- 100km Ultra with 3000m of ascent/descent
- 50km Ultra with 1950m of ascent/descent
- 30km with 860m of ascent/descent
- 21km with 615m of ascent/descent
- 8km with 165m of ascent/descent
- 1km kids and family run
Course & Highlights
Courses use forest roads, management trails, and singletrack within the national park. The 100km and 50km routes pass features like Bangalore Falls, Urumbilum Falls, and the Mt Wondurrigah lookout. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own reusable cup or flask.
Logistics
Bib collection and mandatory gear checks occur before the event. An optional bus service is available from Coffs Harbour to Ulong for the 30km, 21km, and 8km distances. Paid camping is available at the event hub from the afternoon before the event, with facilities including toilets, a kitchen, and Wi-Fi.
Rules and Requirements
Specific mandatory gear lists apply to each distance, with checks at bib collection. The 100km Ultra has a qualification requirement. Support crews and spectators are generally not permitted on course within Bindarri National Park for safety reasons, with specific exceptions for the 100km and 50km events. The event has a detailed refund, deferral, and transfer policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
