AUSTRALIAN ALPINE ASCENT 80km Training Plan 16 - Weeks | Ultra Trail Program

Push your limits with the 80km trail run in the Snowy Mountains. This 16-week training plan prepares you for the ultimate Australian Alpine Ascent 80km ultra trail challenge - a high-altitude test for runners with serious grit, ready to conquer mountains both literal and mental.

Race Overview & Course Details

Course Specifications

• Distance: 80km elite ultra trail run
• Elevation Gain: Net gain of 2,074m
• Starting Elevation: 1,764m at Perisher Valley
• Location: Kosciuszko National Park, Snowy Mountains
• Terrain: High-altitude alpine challenge

Course Route

The 80km ultra run starts at Perisher Valley (elevation 1,764m) then takes you through Smiggins Hole and onto Guthega. You'll experience rolling peaks, flowing technical trails, and unmatched views across Kosciuszko National Park in this ultimate alpine endurance test.

Training Plan

16-Week Ultra Program

Who This Plan Is For

Elite Ultra Runners

This is a high-altitude challenge for runners with serious grit, designed for elite athletes ready to push their absolute limits in one of Australia's most demanding ultra trail environments.

Mountain Conquerors

Perfect for experienced ultra runners ready to conquer mountains both literal and mental, seeking the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and determination.

What You'll Experience

Ultimate Alpine Ultra Challenge

• Rolling peaks and extreme elevation changes
• Flowing technical trails at high altitude
• Unmatched views across Kosciuszko National Park
• Extreme alpine conditions and terrain
• The ultimate test of ultra endurance

Elite Ultra-Distance Demands

• Massive 2,074m elevation gain over 80km
• Extended high-altitude running
• Extreme technical terrain navigation
• Variable and challenging alpine weather
• Ultimate mental and physical endurance test

Training Plan Benefits

Ultra Preparation

This comprehensive 16-week program provides the most advanced training specifically designed for ultra-distance alpine trail running, preparing you for the ultimate mountain challenge.

Expert Guidance

Developed by ultra trail running experts who understand the extreme demands of long-distance high-altitude running and the specific challenges of Australia's most demanding alpine terrain.

Race Information

For complete race details, visit: https://australianalpineascent.au/80km-trail-run/

Why Choose This Ultra Training Plan?

The Australian Alpine Ascent 80km represents the pinnacle of Australian ultra trail running challenges. This training plan provides the elite-level preparation needed to not just survive this epic distance, but to conquer one of the most demanding ultra trail experiences in the country.

This is a high-altitude challenge for runners with serious grit, ready to conquer mountains both literal and mental. If you're an elite ultra runner seeking the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and determination in the spectacular Snowy Mountains, this comprehensive 16-week program will prepare you for the extreme demands of this legendary alpine ultra.

Available now at Run Trails - Australia's premier destination for ultra trail running training plans and expert guidance for the most extreme mountain and alpine running challenges.