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Noosa Ultra-Trail

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
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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.

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What 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

Competitive (sub-3:00 marathoner)10:00–12:00
Intermediate (3:00–3:45 marathoner)12:00–14:30
First-timer / Finisher14:30–18:00

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 Mar 13, 2027

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

  5. 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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