Noosa Ultra-Trail takes place on Sat, Mar 20, 2027 in Tewantin, Australia. The main route is 100 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027
- Start
- Tewantin 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 100 km
- Climbing
- 2,420 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Noosa Ultra-Trail features diverse trail running courses ranging from 15km to 100km that weave through national parks and state forests in Queensland's Noosa Hinterland.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Noosa Ultra-Trail 100 km requires sustained forward progression across ultra-endurance distances combined with moderate elevation change.
Ultra Distance
Covering 100 km on foot demands exceptional aerobic endurance, structural durability, and management of repetitive impact over many hours.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 2420 meters of elevation gain requires targeted strength and pacing discipline on ascents and descents.
March Climate
Racing in Queensland in March entails managing heat and humidity, requiring strict attention to hydration and electrolyte balance.
A continuous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is required to sustain energy levels over the extended duration of a 100 km trail run.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Noosa Ultra-Trail is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 27, 2026 – Feb 6, 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 · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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