Great Ocean Trail Ultra 2026

Welcome to the 3rd running of the Great Ocean Trail Ultra

Australia’s most iconic oceanside ultra, weaving its singletrack magic alongside the most famous coastline our continent has to offer. Come run the icon with us on 24th October 2026.

Choose from:

• 100km solo (capped entries 250)
• 100km relay team of two (capped entries 50 / 25 teams)
• 45km solo (capped entries 150)

We give thanks to the founder of the event, Andy Hewat, for entrusting this event to us. We aim to honour his legacy of what is a foundation event in the annuls of Australia's trail running history, and honour the efforts of all runners and volunteers who have contributed to the event over the years. We hope to keep growing the event while maintaining its grassroots vibe, welcoming atmosphere and deliverance of many finish line hugs. We're famous for em.

Website: www.greatoceanultra.com

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• 45km solo: $265.00 (Regular Pricing Nov 19 – Aug 31) / $305.00 (Late Entry Pricing Aug 31 – Oct 23)
• 100km solo: $475.00 (Standard Registration Nov 19 – Aug 31) / $515.00 (Late Registration Aug 31 – Oct 23)
• 100km Team Relay (55km + 45km): $545.00 (Regular Pricing Nov 19 – Aug 31) / $585.00 (Late Entry Fee Aug 31 – Oct 23)

Why Run GOTU?

• GOW starts where the bitumen running ends - in Apollo Bay
• Finishes at the world famous Twelve Apostles
• This is the original trail ultra on the west coast of Victoria
• A real trail ultra on a point-to-point course - nothing contrived here
• Challenging but achievable 100 kilometre solo race
• 55/45 two-person relay race option
• 45km - come get half wrecked as a stepping stone to the Big Mama
• Strictly limited field size (300 in 100km and 100 in the 45km)
• Run the complete Great Ocean Walk - an iconic trail that usually takes bushwalkers 4-5 days to complete - you’ll see the entire GOW trail in one day
• Approx 73% singletrack, 20% fire trail/gravel, 5% beach, 2% pavement & some of the sweetest singletrack anywhere!
• 20hr cutoff - tart time 5am and finish before 1am for a coveted GOTU buckle
• For the sake of your safety and that of our volunteers - cut-offs along course will be strictly enforced
• This is a cup-free event
• Wilderness you just can't see from the Great Ocean Road!

Event Program & Schedule

Keep in mind this is subject to change - get the most up to date details here.

FRIDAY, 23rd OCTOBER

• 4:30pm – 6:30pm: Check In / Bib Pick up (all runners) - Mechanics Hall, Apollo Bay
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Race Briefing (mandatory - 100km runners) - Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER

• 4:30am: 100km solo and teams runners assemble at start line - Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre Car Park
• 5am: Race Start - 100km solo and teams - Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre Car Park
• 8:30am: Bus pick up for 45km runners to Johanna Beach start
• 9:45am: Race Briefing - 45km - Johanna Beach Car Park
• 10am: Race Start - 45km - Johanna Beach Car Park
• 1pm – 1am: Race Finish / EVENT HQ open - Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

• 10am: Bus pick up from Port Campbell back to Apollo Bay

Presentations: Podium placers will be presented as they cross the line. No formal gathering.

Contact information

• Event contact: Tour de Trails
• Phone: 0430376621
• Website: Visit website