The 3rd Rumble in the Jungle is on:
Sunday 4th August 2024
About Coffs Trail Runners
Coffs Trail Runners Inc is an not-for-profit incorporated association organised by volunteers through a Committee and governed by a Constitution.
We take pride in the fact that we successfully organise low-key, low-cost races that are community focussed and feature epic courses.
Find more information on Coffs Trail Runners here
Race Overview
Rumble in the Jungle takes places in the stunning Bindarri National Park.
Hidden away in the mountains, the area is Coffs Harbour’s premier running destination with courses carefully crafted to share the best trails on the Coffs Coast.
Rumble in the Jungle is named as 50km runners cross the crystal clear ‘Urumbilum’ River and visit ‘Urumbilum’ Falls and Bindarri National Park is a dense rainforest jungle.
The start and finish is at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall at 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong. Ulong is the ‘Village in the Valley’ and sits on the Eastern Dorrigo Plateau at 520m AHD.
Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall contains parking, event registration, free camping, a large hall to store equipment and bags, toilets, one hot shower, children’s playground, BBQ, picnic tables, and a full kitchen with fridge stove, microwave, sink and crockery.
Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Our Green Commitment
The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) Green Charter seeks to encourage the trail running community to join forces, working together to reduce the environmental impact of our sport.
We are proud to support and align to the ITRA Green Charter with practical steps found here: Coffs Trail Runners x ITRA Green Charter
Bindarri National Park is listed as an “Asset of Intergenerational Significance”. It provides a link between the plateau and coastal forests, and part of the dramatic escarpment hinterland of the mid north coast. It contains a complexity of landscapes creating a diversity of vegetation communities in a remote and rugged forest environment.
Much of the park supports moist forest communities such as rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It also protects significant areas of old growth forest, which provide habitat for a number of threatened species, and protects the headwaters of the Orara River.
We ask that runners during the event or training:
- Do not disturb wildlife
- Stay on existing track to avoid soil erosion
- Do not litter or an automatic disqualification will occur
- Be eco-responsible where possible
Event Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – Optional
12:00 onwards – optional free camping behind Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall opens
17:00 onwards – optional registration / social dinner at Ulong Ex-Services Club
Sunday 4th August 2024
06:00 onwards – registration for all distances opens with parking and toilets at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
06:30 – start of Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra
08:00 – start of Kennards Hire 30km
09:00 – start of X-Press Print & Signs 21km
10:00 – start of Ulong Ex-Services Club 8km
11:30 – start of Trail Brew 1km FREE kids/family run
12:00 – presentation for all distances where prizes, including random draw prizes, will be given and enjoy a post-run feed thanks to the Mountain Community Network
16:00 – course closure
A race briefing will occur 10 minutes before the start of each race.
We will have medals for all finishers of all distances.
Getting to Ulong
Rumble in the Jungle starts at the Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall at 13 Pine Avenue, Ulong.
Travelling from Coffs Harbour – recommended route
Approximately 1 hour. From Coffs Harbour, head west along Coramba Road and turn left up Eastern Dorrigo Way. This is a 12km windy sealed road climb. A detour for 2023 will take you through Lowanna.
Travelling from Dorrigo
Approximately 45 minute drive. Unsealed winding roads either via Cascade or Brooklana.
Accommodation in the Hinterland
Accommodation in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is available at:
- Coramba Hotel – Double rooms in a pub with great food. Located 25 minutes from start line.
- Chalet B&B at Ulong Cafe in the Valley – double bed suitable for couple or single located 2 minutes from the start line. Cost $99 per night. Contact Ulong Cafe on 6654 5320 to book.
- Whitneys Road Cottage at Ulong – able to accommodate up to 20 people. Located on a stunning property on the banks of the Bobo River. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need, except BYO linen. Cost on a per head basis. More Only 15mins from start line. Contact Rodger Pryce on 0411 396 939 for address and costs
- Coffs Coast Mountain Retreat – 2 pet friendly, eco certified cabins located 15 minutes from the start line. Minimum 2 night stay.
- Kings Park Equestrian Centre – “Tiny Tallowood” Luxury Cabin located 50 minutes from start line
- Coffs Harbour 4WD and Camping – 2 person rustic cabin located 40 minutes from start line.
Other AirBnBs in the Coffs Harbour hinterland may also be available.
Ample accommodation is also available at Coffs Harbour located 1 hour from start line.
Camping in the Hinterland
- Free camping – available at the start and finish line from 12:00pm on Saturday 3rd August. When you register, indicate whether you will be camping or not. Camping is informally located behind Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall on the grass. Campers will have access to the hall facilities including water, stove top, sink and crockery, fridge, toilets and 1 hot shower. Caravans are permitted.
- Coffs Harbour 4WD and Camping – Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, or any RV, 2WD’s, tents and 4WD’s located 40 minutes from start line. Cost $20 per night.
- Kings Park Equestrian Centre – Creekside camping located 50 minutes from start line
- Nana Glen Sport, Recreation and Equestrian Centre – Camping in tents or caravan at a showground with showers and toilets located 35 minutes from start line. Cost $15 per night
- Valley Stay Campground – Campground with toilet, small camp kitchen, BBQ and drinking water located 30 minutes from start line. Cost $10 per night,
- Mobong Creek – Camping in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest with drop toilet and picnic table located 30 minutes from start line
Prizes!
All prizes will be given at the presentation at 12:00. You must be at the presentation to collect your prizes, whether won or randomly drawn.
Winner prizes include:
- First place men and women in all distances will get a locally sourced handcrafted trophy thanks to Ulong Ex-Services Club
- Top 3 men and women in all distances will get Coffs Trail Runners shirt or singlet
- Categories are “Spring Chickens” (<35 years), “Legends” (35-55 years) and “Absolute Legends” (>55 years)
Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra
Course Description
The Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra covers the full Bindarri National Park featuring all the highlights of the area.
Cost for the Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra is $50
Highlights of the Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra include:
- Langleys Forest Road
- Bangalore Falls
- Bindarray Picnic Area
- 2 x crystal clear shin deep crossings of the Urumbilum River.
- Plateau Circuit Loop Trail
- Urumbilum Waterfall / Day Use Area
- Lookout towards South West Rocks and over the Bellinger Valley at Mt Wondurrigah (exclusive access to private property)
- Dense rainforest trails
- Steep hiking tracks
Total ascent: 1,750m
Total descent: 1,750m
2 ITRA Points and part of the ITRA National League
Male Race Record: Daniel Stein 4:23:00 (2023)
Female Race Record: Clare Palmer 5:14:04 (2023)
Course cut off at 30km mark at Urumbilum Day Use Area is 6 hours or at 1:00pm
Course closure for 50km Ultra: 9.5 hours or 16:00
Checkpoints
All checkpoints will be manned and will have water, coke, lollies and food.
- Checkpoint 3.8km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
- Checkpoint 6.6km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
- Checkpoint 14.6km – junction of Pine Rd and Jersey Bull Rd
- Checkpoint 21.3km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
- Checkpoint 30km – Urumbilum Day Use Area. Cut off at 30km mark is 6 hours.
- Checkpoint 40.4km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
- Checkpoint 46.2km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
An optional drop bag for the 50km runners only can be taken to Checkpoint 21.3km and Checkpoint 40.4km. Arranged on the day. Drop bag cannot be bigger than a Woolworths Chiller Bag and must be clearly labelled.
Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Course cut off at 30km mark at Urumbilum Day Use Area is 6 hours or at 1:00pm
Course closure for 50km Ultra: 9.5 hours or 16:00
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory Gear will be checked at registration desk and must be carried:
Snake bandage
500 calories of nutrition (e.g. 3 x muesli bars or 2 x 500ml of Trail Brew)
Capacity to carry 1 litre of water. Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Space blanket
- Charged phone with Capra app and 50km course downloaded or carry a charged phone as well as carrying a Race Map that you print.
50km Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – Optional
12:00 onwards – optional camping behind Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall opens
17:00 onwards – optional registration / social dinner at Ulong Ex-Services Club
Sunday 4th August 2024
06:00 – Registration opens at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
06:20 – Race briefing at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
06:30 – Start Advanced Automotive Services 50km Ultra
12:00 – Presentation and random draw prizes
13:00 – cut off at 30km mark at Urumbilum Day Use Area (6 hours)
16:00 – course closure (9.5 hours)
Advanced Automotive Services are a locally based Coffs Harbour business situated in 2/6 Lawson Crescent, Coffs Harbour. They do car servicing, and registration across 4WDs, SUVs, passenger cars, high performance cars and European cars + more!
Basically whatever you need to do for your vehicle, Advanced Automotive Services will help you out with.
Call Advanced Automotive Services on 5619 2870
Kennards Hire 30km
Course Description
The Kennards Hire 30km is a brilliant long run that avoids all the steep hills of the Ultra course whilst including classic highlights including Bangalore Falls.
Cost for the Kennards Hire 30km is $30
Highlights of the Kennards Hire 30km course include:
- Bangalore Falls
- Plateau Circuit Loop Trail
- Dense rainforest trails
30km runners do not go out and back to Mt Wondurrigah lookout or to Urumbilum Waterfall / Day Use Area
Hikers are permitted to enter the event.
Total ascent: 900m.
Total descent: 900m
1 ITRA Point and part of the ITRA National League
Male Race Record: Trent Irwin 2:15:08 (2023)
Female Race Record: Melissa Bulloch 3:09:22 (2023)
Checkpoints
All checkpoints will have water, coke, lollies and food and located at:
- Checkpoint 3.8km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
- Checkpoint 9.6km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
Checkpoint 20km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
Checkpoint 26km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
Course cut off: 8 hours total or at 16:00
Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory Gear will be checked at registration desk and must be carried:
500 calories of nutrition (e.g. 3 x muesli bars or 2 x 500ml of Trail Brew)
Capacity to carry 1 litre of water. Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
- Charged phone with Capra app and 30km course downloaded (preferred) or carry a charged phone as well as carrying a Race Map that you print.
30km Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – Optional
12:00 onwards – optional camping behind Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall opens
17:00 onwards – optional registration / social dinner at Ulong Ex-Services Club
Sunday 4th August 2024
06:30 – Registration opens at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
07:50 – Race briefing at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
08:00 – Start Kennards Hire 30km
12:00 – Presentation and random draw prizes
16:00 – course cut off (8 hours total)
Kennards Hire Coffs Harbour specialises in providing a wide range of rental equipment and tool hire to make any job easy.
They have team of accredited and trained professionals who provide expert advice and excellent service that makes them the best hire company, not the biggest.
Contact Kennards Hire Coffs Harbour on 6650 7700 or at 34 Marcia Street, Coffs Harbour
X-press Print & Signs 21km
Course Description
X-press Print & Signs 21km is a fantastic destination run with the highlight being the stunning Bangalore Falls.
Cost for the X-Press Print & Signs 21km is $20
Highlights of the X-Press Print & Signs 21km course include:
- Bangalore Falls
- Dense rainforest trails
Hikers are permitted to enter the event.
Total ascent: 600m.
Total descent: 600m
1 ITRA Point and part of the ITRA National League
Male Race Record: Johnathon Murdock 1:32:49 (2022)
Female Race Record: Maree Buchan 1:50:34 (2022)
Checkpoints
All checkpoints will have water, coke, lollies and food and located at:
- Checkpoint 3.8km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
- Checkpoint 9.6km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
- Checkpoint 12km – junction of Range Rd and Bangalore Rd
- Checkpoint 18km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
Course cut off: 7 hours total or at 16:00
Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory Gear will be checked at registration desk and must be carried:
- Snake bandage
250 calories of nutrition (e.g. 2 x muesli bars or 1 x 500ml of Trail Brew)
Capacity to carry 500ml of water. Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
- Charged phone with Capra app and 21km course downloaded (preferred) or carry a charged phone as well as carrying a Race Map that you print.
21km Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – Optional
12:00 onwards – optional camping at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall opens
17:00 onwards – optional registration / social dinner at Ulong Ex-Services Club
Sunday 4th August 2024
06:30 – Registration opens at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
08:50 – Race briefing at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
09:00 – Start X-press Print & Signs 21km
12:00 – Presentation and random draw prizes
16:00 – course cut off (7 hours total)
X-press Print & Signs Coffs Harbour are a locally based business for over 25 years. They are dedicated to delivering our customers’ innovative signs and graphics solutions.
X-press Print & Signs Coffs Harbour have a local reputation for providing quality products and supreme customer service. They offer a full range of branding graphic services to suit your needs.
Call X-press Print & Signs on 6652 2404
Ulong Ex-Services Club 8km
Course Description
The Ulong Ex-Services Club 8km climbs up Corfes Road to the stunning rainforest entrance of Bindarri National Park.
Cost for the Ulong Ex-Services Club 8km is $10
Hikers are permitted to enter the event.
Total ascent: 200m
Total descent: 200m
Male Race Record: Archie Sauer 36:34 (2023)
Female Race Record: Jo Franklin 36:23 (2022)
Checkpoint
Checkpoint will have water, coke, lollies and food and located at:
- Checkpoint 3.8km – junction of Langleys Rd and Range Rd
Please note that we are a ‘cupless’ event and there will be no disposable drink cups available at Checkpoints.
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory Gear will be checked at registration desk and must be carried:
- Charged phone with Capra app and 8km course downloaded (preferred) or carry a charged phone as well as carrying a Race Map that you print.
8km Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – Optional
12:00 onwards – optional camping at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall opens
17:00 onwards – optional registration / social dinner at Ulong Ex-Services Club
Sunday 4th August 2024
06:30 – Registration opens at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
09:50 – Race briefing at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
10:00 – Start Ulong Ex-Services Club 8km
12:00 – Presentation and random draw prizes
16:00 – course cut off (6 hours total)
Established in 1956 and just 45 minutes from the coastal town of Coffs Harbour, the Ulong Ex-Services Club is a family friendly destination where locals and visitors can experience the magic of the mountains right in the heart of Tallowood Country.
Trail Brew 1km kids / family
The Trail Brew 1km kids / family run take place around Ulong Oval and the Hall at the start/finish line. Walking is allowed.
The idea is that while waiting for mum or dad to finish their big run, the other parent could do a walk/run with the kids.
Cost: FREE
- 06:30 – Registration opens at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall. Register on the day.
- 11:20 – Race briefing at Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall
- 11:30 – Start Trail Brew 1km Kids / Family Run
Medals to all finishers.
Specifically developed for endurance athletes, Trail Brew is a Australian made all in one nutrition source, including electrolytes for optimum nerve and muscle function.
Supporters
Volunteer
Rumble in the Jungle is organised entirely by volunteers! The event would not occur without help from Coffs Trail Runners Committee or on the day volunteers.
We will offer a FREE race entry to Rumble in the Jungle 2025 or Washpool World Heritage Trails 2025 to anyone who volunteers as listed below.
Fill out the volunteer form below and claim your FREE race entry.
2023 Volunteers!
A huge thankyou to the following people who received a free entry into the 2024 Washpool World Heritage Trails or 2024 Rumble in the Jungle for volunteering:
- Sam Birch, Peter Birch, Darren Bow, Brad Bryan, Yvonne Everett, David Hessey, Adrian Herron, Margaret Gill, Katy Lamb, Janie Mahoney, John Mawhinney, Helen O’Callaghan, Michael O’Connell, Tracie O’Connell, Sinclair Park, Karl Phillips, Jan Rooney, Marg Roberts, Gina Scott, Shirley Sneddon, Daniel Stein, Aimee Sutton, Elize Strydom, Annabelle Swainston, Lee Varney, Rebecca Varney, Alan Whitelock-Jones, Tony Woolford
Please contact admin@coffstrailrunners.com to claim your free entry or alternatively you can have a free shirt, singlet, hat or sock