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Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler

Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler takes place on Fri, Nov 6, 2026 in Halls Gap, Australia. The main route is 162 km.

Date
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Start
Halls Gap 🇦🇺
Distance
162 km
Climbing
7,700 m
Level
Open to all
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Traversing the entire Grampians mountain range in Victoria from Mt Zero to Dunkeld, this grueling 162km trail race features 7,700 metres of elevation gain across technical rocky terrain and single-track.

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What this race demands

The Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler demands relentless climbing capacity and structural resilience to cover 162 kilometres and 7,700 metres of elevation across technical terrain.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 7,700 metres of elevation across 162 kilometres requires sustained muscular endurance on prolonged ascents and eccentric strength to manage steep descents.

Technical durability

Traversing the entire mountain range over technical rocky terrain and single-track demands high concentration and postural stability to prevent premature fatigue.

Given the extended duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout the event.

Estimated finish times

Competitive (sub-elite ultra runner)24:00–28:00
Advanced (experienced 100-miler finisher)29:00–35:00
Mid-pack (solid endurance background)36:00–42:00
First-timer / Finisher (focused on the cutoff)43:00–48:00

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Your road to race day

Race day at Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Build5 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 Sep 25, 2026

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  2. 02Peak3 weeks · Sep 26, 2026 Oct 16, 2026

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

  3. 03Taper2 weeks · Oct 17, 2026 Oct 30, 2026

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

  4. 04Race week1 week · Oct 31, 2026 Nov 6, 2026

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

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