SUNDAY 11 OCT
Our flagship event, the 50km Ultra is an IAU Silver Label event that stretches from Coolangatta to Tugun. This multi-lap course treats participants to ocean views throughout, utilising the stunning Oceanway. Taking place as the opening race of the weekend on Saturday 10 October 2026, this event will also serve as the National 50km Championship.
KEY EVENT DETAILS
| Start Time: | 5:00am |
| Start Location: | Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta |
| Finish Location | Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta |
| Course Cut Off: | Overall course cut off is 7 hours 40 mins |
| Minimum Age: | 18 Years by race day |
| IAAF/AIMS Certification | The 50km course is fully certified and carries an IAU Silver Label. |
THE COURSE
This four-lap course follows the stunning Oceanway, offering breathtaking coastal views throughout. Participants will head north via the Oceanway to Kropp Park, Tugun before turning back towards Coolangatta to complete a 12.5km lap.
Upon returning to Queen Elizabeth Park, you’ll make your lap turn through ‘Lap Alley’, where the energy of the crowd will lift you! Enjoy the encouragement from spectators, the sound of your name over the microphone and an atmosphere designed to push you forward!
With a completely flat course, this new layout enhances participant experience and safety with more drink stations, improved spectator engagement and the excitement of seeing fellow runners and loved ones more frequently.
ENTRY INCLUSIONS
- Race number & timing device
- 2026 Running Shirt or Fractel Performance Cap
- 2026 Finisher medal
- On-course entertainment
- On-course Aid Stations & Medical Support
- Post-event recovery area and finish line festival village
ADDITIONAL INFO
START LINE MAP
START LINE PROCESS
Wave starts will not be implemented for the 50km Ultra start. For this event, we invite participants to self-seed with faster runners invited to the front and slower runners and walkers asked to seed towards the back of the start pen.
CUT OFF POLICY
Overall course cut off is 7 hours 40 minutes, taken from the start line closure time of 5:10am. Please view full course cut off policy below.
| Location | KM Mark | Time Since Gun | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Line Closes | 0km | 10 mins | 5:10am |
| Start Lap 4 | 37.5km | 5 hours 55 mins | 10:55am |
| San Simeon Resort, Tugun | 42km | 6 hours 38 mins | 11:38am |
| Finish Line Closes | 50km | 7 hours 50 mins | 12:50pm |
DRINK STATIONS
Drink stations will be positioned at regular intervals throughout the 50km course and will carry water and Fixx Nutrition Fuel X sports drink.
A full breakdown of provisions available on the 12.5km lap (completed four times) can be viewed below:
| KM Mark | Provisions |
|---|---|
| 0.7km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 2.3km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 4.6km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 6.6km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 7.9km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 9.5km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| 11.75km | Fuel X Tropical & Water |
| Finish Line | Fuel X Tropical, Fixx Protein X, Water, Vege Chips, Nu-Pure Bottled Spring Water |
Participants in the 50km event will also have access to CrampFix Shots and Gel X Pro Lemon Sorbet at drink stations from 8:00am onwards. Please note, these are limited and we recommend you carry your own supplies.
MARATHON TOURS PACERS
If you have a certain goal in mind for the event, the Marathon Tours Pacers will help you get there, by pacing you through your distance at a consistent speed.
EVENT FAQ'S
To view all entry information, including pricing, key dates, transfer details, and answers to our most frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQs page.
