Rumble in the Jungle

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,950 m Climbing

5.4 Grit · Challenging

30.2408° S, 152.8855° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~101 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	101	Trent Irwin · 04:23:18	Kimberly Opdam · 05:24:46
2025	50km	59	Richard Mason · 05:07:53	Clare Palmer · 05:23:24
2024	50km	48	Trent Irwin · 04:30:32	Belinda James · 05:27:26
2023	50km	44	Daniel Stein · 04:23:00	Clare Palmer · 05:14:04

The field grew 71% between 2025 (59) and 2026 (101). 30% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,950 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,950 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs