Kalorama, VIC, Australia · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Roller Coaster Run

17 days to go

46 km Distance

2,200 m Climbing

5.6 Grit · Challenging

37.8167° S, 145.3667° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 48 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~188 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 203 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	46km	188	Mike Carroll · 03:34:29	Lucinda (Lucy) Bartholomew · 04:11:29
2024	46km	160	Josh Goding · 04:03:04	Jade Bucklow · 04:39:30
2023	46km	93	James Barnett · 04:01:16	Jo Noesgaard · 05:21:41
2022	46km	84	Thomas Dade · 04:09:59	Shivonne Sieber · 04:33:10
2021	46km	58	Nick Montgomery · 04:13:24	Allyson Mattern · 05:44:53

The field grew 18% between 2024 (160) and 2025 (188). 22% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 46 km of trail with 2,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,200 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 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

Maurten