Great Ocean Trail Ultra takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Apollo Bay, Australia. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Start
- Apollo Bay 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 100 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to Great Ocean Trail Ultra
The Taper 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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The Great Ocean Trail Ultra is an oceanside ultra trail run weaving its singletrack magic along the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles.
What this race demands
The Great Ocean Trail Ultra requires athletes to sustain forward progress across a 100-kilometer oceanside singletrack route. Managing cumulative fatigue over this distance is the primary physical challenge.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 100 kilometers on foot demands immense muscular and aerobic endurance, requiring efficient pacing from the start to prevent premature fatigue.
Singletrack Efficiency
Navigating singletrack terrain throughout the course requires technical footwork, ankle stability, and constant concentration under fatigue.
Given the duration of a 100-kilometer ultra trail run, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at Great Ocean Trail Ultra is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Great Ocean Trail Ultra?
Great Ocean Trail Ultra takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Apollo Bay, Australia.
How long is Great Ocean Trail Ultra?
The main route is 100 km.
What does Great Ocean Trail Ultra demand?
The Great Ocean Trail Ultra requires athletes to sustain forward progress across a 100-kilometer oceanside singletrack route. Managing cumulative fatigue over this distance is the primary physical challenge.
Who is Great Ocean Trail Ultra for?
Great Ocean Trail Ultra is open to all participants.
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