Blackall 100

In the Sunshine Coast Region, Blackall 100 heads straight for the kind of terrain trail runners discuss afterward: cascades, forest, tracks, and singletrack. It has the UTMB Index seriousness without losing the appeal of moving through a natural setting, with routes designed for runners of different levels. Expect a course built around water, trees, and dirt underfoot, with enough climbing in the longer options to make pacing important. The field consists of a few hundred runners, and the draw is clear: a chance to “cross cascades, forests, tracks and trails” and live trail running at 100%.