Ultra Running Hub Horsham, VIC, Australia · Friday, November 6, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Grampians Peak Trail 50km (GPT50K)
51 days away
49.5 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
15:45 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~126 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (49.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 27°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 46 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 133 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Cover the 50 km of the glorious Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.