Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Great Ocean Trail Ultra 100 km

51 days away
100 km Distance
2,800 m Climbing
9.2 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 28 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~73 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 15°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 42 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps 100 km almost certainly means running into the night.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles 100km trail running event. Classic point-to-point course along the iconic Great Ocean Walk track that follows the rugged shipwreck coast.

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