Great Ocean Trail Ultra
Apollo Bay, Australia • 24 Oct 2026
Great Ocean Trail Ultra : Victoria, Australia
The Great Ocean Trail Ultra is an ultra trail run along the Great Ocean Walk on Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast. The route follows coastal singletrack with the Southern Ocean on one side and the Otway Ranges on the other, finishing at or near the Twelve Apostles / Princetown area. The event runs the complete Great Ocean Walk, a trail that normally takes bushwalkers several days to complete.
Race formats include:
- 100 km solo
- 100 km team, two person relay (approx 55 km and 45 km legs)
- 45 km solo
The course is mainly singletrack (approx 73%), with sections of fire trail or gravel (20%), beach (5%) and short paved sections (2%). The field size is strictly limited, with caps noted for the 100 km and 45 km events. Checkpoints use vegetarian food with vegan options, and the event operates as a cupless race. Cut-offs are enforced and the event uses an extended 20 hour cutoff for the 100 km format.
Logistics have varied for recent editions because of construction at the 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre; a return to the new visitor centre finish was to be confirmed for 2026. The event acknowledges the Eastern Maar People as Traditional Owners of the lands and partners with conservation groups focused on trail stewardship and environmental action. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.