Heysen Trail Ultra 115 takes place on Sat, Oct 23, 2027 in Rocky Creek, Kuitpo, Australia. The main route is 115 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 23, 2027
- Start
- Rocky Creek, Kuitpo 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 115 km
- Climbing
- 2,538 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 52-week plan to Heysen Trail Ultra 115
The Base 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 115 km point-to-point course runs from Rocky Creek in Kuitpo to Victor Harbor, crossing varied South Australian terrain including farmland, forest trails, coastline and rugged single track.
Your road to race day
Race day at Heysen Trail Ultra 115 is 52 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base40 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Aug 1, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Sep 12, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Oct 17, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Heysen Trail Ultra 115?
Heysen Trail Ultra 115 takes place on Sat, Oct 23, 2027 in Rocky Creek, Kuitpo, Australia.
How long is Heysen Trail Ultra 115?
The main route is 115 km.
How much climbing does Heysen Trail Ultra 115 have?
Heysen Trail Ultra 115 has 2,538 m of climbing.
Who is Heysen Trail Ultra 115 for?
Heysen Trail Ultra 115 is open to all participants.
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