Ultra Running Hub Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Great Ocean Trail Ultra 45 km
5 days to go
45 km Distance
1,430 m Climbing
4.4 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 32 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~76 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (45km) — 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.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45km | 76 | Jordan Murphy · 04:37:03 | Sophie Broome · 04:56:31 |
| 2024 | 45km | 70 | Tim Goddard · 04:13:35 | Alicia Patterson · 05:48:23 |
The field grew 9% between 2024 (70) and 2025 (76). 42% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,430 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,430 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.