Rumble in the Jungle
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Rumble in the Jungle - Bindarri National Park
Rumble in the Jungle is a trail running event hosted from the Ulong event hub at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall, exploring the Bindarri National Park and Coffs Harbour hinterland. Courses pass waterfalls, lookouts and rainforest, using a mix of forest roads, management trails and singletrack.
Distances include:
- 100 km Ultra
- 50 km Ultra
- 30 km
- 21 km
- 8 km
- 1 km Kids / Family
Camping is available at the event hub on the nights before and during the event; space is limited and a fee applies per person. Parking is managed by marshals and an optional return bus is offered for selected distances and spectators for a set fee. A finish line drop bag service operates from the hall.
Aid stations and water points are placed on course and at the finish; stations stock water, soft drinks and light snacks, with additional hot food at some remote stations. The event is cupless so runners should carry a reusable cup or soft flask. All finishers receive a bamboo medal and 100 km finishers receive a commemorative finishers towel.
Mandatory gear requirements vary by distance but include basic emergency items, a charged mobile phone with offline maps, and minimum fluid capacity for longer courses. Age minimums apply: 100 km and 50 km 18 years, 30 km 16 years, 21 km 14 years, 8 km no minimum but children under 10 must run with an adult. The 100 km requires a qualifying 42 km with at least 1,000 m ascent completed since August 1 2024; other distances have no prior qualification requirement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
