The Happening
Tune in, turn on, and drop out... for a run! The 2026 GUMBY, GumBABY and GumbyMOON will be a psychedelic trip in the Brindabella Ranges, man. We're gathering at the historic Blue Range Hut for a weekend of peace, love, and endless loops. It's gonna be far out!
This freak out is brought to you by the cool cats at ULTRA Mediocre Runners of Canberra Incorporated.
The Gigs
The GumbyMOON is a four-lap twilight journey on Friday. 26.8km under the stars. Perfect for dipping your toes in the cosmic ocean of LOS running. First one back on lap 4 is the star child.
The Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder (The GUMBY) kicks off on Saturday morning. It's a heavy scene, man - a 6.7km loop every hour until only one cat is left standing. Everyone else gets a DNF, but that's cool too. We'll be groovin' all night and pushing through the next day towards a GUMBY Gold nirvana. If you can't hang with the GUMBY, you'll get a Quitters Bitter and a groovy keepsake. Plus, you get to be trip out on the famous Quitters Ceremony. It's a gas!
The GumBABY is an 8-lap trip starting Sunday morning. That's 53.6km of good vibes. The first soul across the line on lap 8 takes the daisy chain crown.
NEW FOR 2026: The GumbyGUMBO
Dig this combo, man! It's the ultimate multi-day trip for those seeking enlightenment (and 100 miles).
- Friday: Run the 4 laps of the GumbyMOON.
- Saturday: Run 12 laps of the GUMBY.
- Sunday: Run the 8 laps of the GumBaby.
That's 24 loops total. 100 miles of peace, love, and trails. Finish it all and claim your 100 mile weekend badge of honor. It's the same price as the standard GUMBY with three finish lines for the price of a statistically probable dropout. Which will be your transcentendental quest?
When
GumbyMOON: 5pm, Friday 24 April 2026.
GUMBY: 9am, Saturday 25 April 2026.
GumBABY: 8:30am, Sunday 26 April 2026.
Where
Blue Range Hut, Blue Range Road, Coree ACT. It's where it's at, man.
The Tribe
GUMBY: 50 souls maximum
GumBABY: 70 souls maximum
GumbyMOON: 30 souls maximum
Bread (Pricing)
Entry price depends on when you join the movement.
GUMBY & GumbyGUMBO Entries
- Early Bird $210 (until 11:59pm Friday 27 February 2026)
- Standard Bird $245 (Entries close 11:59pm Friday 10 April 2026)
GumBABY Entries
- Early Bird $150 (until 11:59pm Friday 27 February 2026)
- Standard Bird $180 (Entries close 11:59pm Friday 10 April 2026)
GumbyMOON Entries
- Early Bird $80 (until 11:59pm Friday 27 February 2026)
- Standard Bird $110 (Entries close 11:59pm Friday 10 April 2026)
*Camping fees are extra, see below.
*10% discount for UMRoC members. Right on!
*Refunds and stuff HERE
The Trip (Course)
Clockwise? Anti-clockwise? It's all a cycle, man. We'll let you know which way the energy flows before the start.
The course is 6.7kms of undulating fire trail. It starts at the corral at Blue Range Hut and flows out the north gate.
Clockwise Vibes
Head up Blue Range Road to Poo Bear Corner (watch out for bears!). Climb north, then float down Pokey Crack and through the trees to Dead Horse Gate Road.
Turn right, climb Mt. GUMBY, and dig the views. Descend to Pissing Contest Point.
Wind around to Facebook Hill, turn left for a little trip down Gumbilical lane.
Back to Facebook Hill, turn left down the rocky slope, and back to the corral. Peace.
Anti-clockwise Vibes
Out the north gate, right up the rocky slope to Facebook Hill. Right for a trip down Gumbilical Lane.
Back to Facebook Hill, right down the wide road. Weave around to Pissing Contest Point. Keep left, climb Mt. GUMBY, enjoy the forest.
Climb again, wind south and slide through Pokey Crack, sharp left at Poo Bear Corner, and cruise back to the corral.
The Man's Rules
- Run the loop every hour. Be in the corral or you're a flake (DNF).
- No pacing from non-competitors or athletes who have DNF'd.
- Pay attention to the sounds of the forest. No enclosed headphones or earbuds are allowed, but bone-conducting headsets are fine and dandy with us.
- Don't be a square.
The GUMBY
- 6.71 km (4.17 mile) loop every hour.
- Finish in an hour or you're out.
- Starts on the bell. Don't be late, man.
- No artificial aids (trekking poles are for downers).
- Be cool to fellow runners, the sky, the ants and the trees.
- Last one standing wins.
- If no one can do one more loop than everyone else, nobody wins. Heavy.
The GumBABY and GumbyMOON
Same deal, but the last lap is a race. First one back wins. Everyone else is a finisher, not a DNF. Groovy.
The Pad (HQ & Camping)
Blue Range Hut is where it's at. No power, no running water, just nature.
Composting toilets are there. We'll bring some port-a-loos too.
Take your trash with you, don't trash the planet.
Supplies
Shops are 45 mins away. Bring your own bread, water, and whatever else you need.
Aid Station
Water and Tailwind at the start/finish. Stay hydrated, friends.
Camp Kitchen
Gas burners and space to cook up a storm.
Camping
Camping is $12 per person per night. Book it when you register.
Friday Night - Open for GUMBY and GumbyMOON cats.
Saturday Night - GUMBY runners get one crew member free. No GumBABY campers unless you're with a GUMBY runner.
Sunday Night - GUMBY runners get one crew member free. Everyone else welcome to camp for $12.
No pets, man. Keep Fido at home.
The Plan
*Times are TBC, flow with it.
Friday 24 April
- 15:00 – Gates open
- 17:00 – GumbyMOON starts. Lights on!
- 21:00 – GumbyMOON finishes
Saturday 25 April
- 09:00 – GUMBY starts. Let's roll.
Sunday 26 April
- 08:30 - GumBABY starts.
- 15:30 – GumBABY last lap. Run like the wind!
Monday 27 April
- ??:?? – It's over when it's over.
- 10:00 - Camp Ground Closes. You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.
Our Sponsors
Thanks to the cats who keep us running: Storage King Kambah, Tailwind, The Runners Shop, and T8. You guys rock.