Ultra Running Hub Taminick, VIC, Australia · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Kwat Kwat Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 320 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 21 | Dominic Cooper · 04:42:49 | Channa Marsh · 05:04:44 |
| 2025 | 50km | 25 | Steve Miller · 04:10:49 | Stacey Hogan · 05:15:34 |
| 2024 | 50km | 22 | Robbie Savage · 04:40:47 | Penny Deacon · 05:53:05 |
The field shrank 16% between 2025 (25) and 2026 (21). 38% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 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 1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Kwat Kwat Trail Run, a 50k trail race, was held in Taminick, VIC, Australia, by Chasing Trails. Runners completed two loops of the course, which featured technical single track within the Warby Range National Park, including the Kwat Kwat lookout. The 50k course involved 1600m of elevation gain.
With 32m of climb per kilometre, this 50k race offered more ascent per distance than many comparable events. The latest edition had 21 finishers. The field was smaller than 65% of 50k races, placing it among events with fewer runners, and bigger than 33% of its 2720 peers. The race was first run in 2024, and the 2026 edition was its 3rd running.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.