Ultra Running Hub Cape Schanck, VIC, Australia · Sunday, January 17, 2027
Two Bays 56 km Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (56km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 12 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56km | 341 | Corey Milner · 04:14:06 | Caitlin Fielder · 04:17:20 |
| 2025 | 56km | 4 | Reece Edwards · 04:02:02 | — |
| 2024 | 56km | 272 | Dion Finocchiaro · 04:09:41 | Sarah-Jayne Miller · 04:46:31 |
| 2023 | 56km | 246 | Dion Finocchiaro · 04:10:10 | Sarah-Jayne Miller · 04:59:42 |
| 2022 | 56km | 215 | Matthew Whitaker · 04:09:38 | Narelle Crozier · 04:38:27 |
| 2021 | 56km | 269 | Matthew Whitaker · 04:07:21 | Tegan Geall · 05:15:53 |
| 2020 | 56km | 379 | Matthew Whitaker · 04:06:07 | Caroline Gavin · 05:13:51 |
| 2019 | 56km | 299 | Ash Watson · 04:00:34 | Stephanie Auston · 04:37:25 |
| 2018 | 56km | 284 | Majell Backhausen · 04:15:53 | Lucinda (Lucy) Bartholomew · 04:33:57 |
| 2017 | 56km | 220 | Francesco Ciancio · 04:09:07 | Natasha Fraser · 04:42:04 |
The field grew 8425% between 2025 (4) and 2026 (341). 16% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (56km) — 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 56 km of trail with 1,350 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,350 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Holding a cut-off tighter than 93% of 50k peers and more generous than only 7%, the Two Bays 56 km Trail Run demands disciplined pacing from the outset. With an 8-hour time limit, runners must sustain a cut-off pace of 8.6 minutes per kilometre across 56 kilometres to make the finish. The out-and-back course links Cape Schanck and Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula, mixing bushland, coastal trails, dirt roads, and asphalt sections with 1350 metres of total elevation gain, averaging 24.1 metres of climb per kilometre.
Entrants share the trail with a crowd that is bigger than 96% of 50k fields and smaller than only 4%, making for busy tracks on the undulating climbs. Established in 2017 and reaching its 10th edition in 2026, the January event charges an entry fee of $120.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.