Horsham, VIC, Australia · Friday, November 6, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Grampians Peak Trail 50km (GPT50K)

37 days away

49.5 km Distance

2,000 m Climbing

5.5 Grit · Challenging

36.7113° S, 142.1998° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 15:45 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~126 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 27°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 133 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	49.5km	126	Brodie Nankervis · 05:03:16	Simone Brick · 05:52:07
2023	49.5km	94	Michael Dimuantes · 04:37:12	Kate Avery · 05:53:17

The field grew 34% between 2023 (94) and 2024 (126). 27% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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