Australind, WA, Australia · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Fixed Distance 100K
True Blue Ultra 100 Km
89 days away
100 km Distance
16 m Climbing
5.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 0 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 15 hours
9:00 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 100K. Measured against 226 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~12 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Daytime high 30°C
Night low 16°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 14 h 06 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 58 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100km | 12 | Shane Aris · 09:21:11 | Chelsea Toplis · 11:23:50 |
| 2025 | 100km | 19 | Michael Hooker · 07:26:30 | — |
| 2024 | 100km | 6 | Brian Lyons · 09:00:06 | Caitlin Hindmarsh · 10:09:17 |
| 2023 | 100km | 13 | Daniel Lucchini · 08:06:49 | Kirsten Buist · 09:34:41 |
| 2022 | 100km | 3 | Michael Coughlan · 13:55:19 | Margaret Hadley · 09:52:48 |
| 2021 | 100km | 22 | Justin Kelly · 08:24:50 | Jacqueline Kellerman · 08:14:05 |
| 2020 | 100km | 21 | Michael Hooker · 07:27:03 | Margaret Hadley · 09:08:24 |
| 2019 | 100km | 20 | Chris Satherley · 08:47:23 | Margaret Hadley · 08:51:00 |
| 2018 | 100km | 18 | Kevin Matthews · 07:47:25 | Bernadette Benson · 08:27:39 |
| 2017 | 100km | 26 | Richard Avery · 07:35:57 | Margaret Hadley · 08:58:17 |
The field shrank 37% between 2025 (19) and 2026 (12). 25% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 16 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.