Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100 takes place on Fri, Jun 18, 2027 in Percé, Canada. The main route is 160.9 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jun 18, 2027
- Start
- Percé 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 160.9 km
- Climbing
- 5,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100 offers authentic trail running experiences between sea and mountains in the Gaspésie region, featuring ultra-endurance distances such as the 100-mile course.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100 demands sustained ultra-endurance across 160.9 kilometers and 5,000 meters of elevation change in a mountainous coastal environment.
Ultra Distance
Covering 160.9 kilometers requires elite aerobic stamina, meticulous pacing, and the ability to keep moving through multiple natural diurnal cycles.
Climbing Volume
Navigating 5,000 meters of vertical gain places a heavy load on the lower limbs and cardiovascular system, demanding deep muscular endurance for prolonged ascents and descents.
Terrain Adaptability
Racing between sea and mountains exposes athletes to shifting coastal conditions and technical mountain surfaces that require steady focus over very long durations.
Given the duration will far exceed 2.5 hours, athletes must consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output and stave off severe glycogen depletion.
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 Ultra Trail Gaspesia 100 is 43 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base31 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 27, 2027 – May 7, 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 · May 8, 2027 – May 28, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 29, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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