Great Ocean Trail Ultra
Apollo Bay, Australia • 24 Oct 2026
Overview
The Great Ocean Trail Ultra is a point-to-point trail ultramarathon along the Great Ocean Walk on Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast. The event follows mainly singletrack trail beside the Southern Ocean and through the Otway Ranges. It is presented as a grassroots trail event with limited field sizes and on-course support.
Distances
- 100 km solo
- 55/45 km two-person relay option
- 45 km new solo distance
Course and terrain
The course covers the complete Great Ocean Walk and is mostly singletrack. Terrain breakdown given by the organiser is about 73% singletrack, 20% fire trail or gravel, 5% beach, and 2% pavement. The finish logistics changed in 2025 because of construction; an alternative finish at Princetown Recreation Reserve was used. Returning to the 12 Apostles Visitor Information Centre is planned but was to be confirmed.
Logistics and rules
Field limits are stated as 250 participants for the 100 km and 150 for the 45 km. The event enforces cut-offs at checkpoints for safety. All checkpoint food is vegetarian with vegan options. The event operates as a cupless race. The organiser’s refund policy sets a full refund less an admin fee before 31 August 2026 and no refunds after that date.
Acknowledgement and partnerships
The event acknowledges the Eastern Maar People as traditional custodians of the lands and waters traversed by the course. The organiser names a conservation partner that works on trail stewardship and environmental actions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.