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Afterglow Trail Run

Afterglow Trail Run takes place on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 in Torquay, Australia. The main route is 21 km.

Date
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Start
Torquay 🇦🇺
Distance
21 km
Climbing
354 m
Level
Open to all
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Your 4-week plan to Afterglow Trail Run

The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.

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Afterglow is a twilight-to-night trail run along the Surf Coast Walk from Point Addis past Bells Beach to Torquay, with 5 km, 13 km and 21 km options.

Your road to race day

Race day at Afterglow Trail Run is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Peak1 week · Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  2. 02Taper2 weeks · Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  3. 03Race week1 week · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Afterglow Trail Run?

Afterglow Trail Run takes place on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 in Torquay, Australia.

How long is Afterglow Trail Run?

The main route is 21 km.

How much climbing does Afterglow Trail Run have?

Afterglow Trail Run has 354 m of climbing.

Who is Afterglow Trail Run for?

Afterglow Trail Run is open to all participants.

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