Noosa Ultra Trail Out'N'Back 50 Training Plan
Ready to tackle your first ultra or push your trail running further? The Noosa Ultra Trail Out'N'Back 50 Training Plan, available at Run Trails, is designed to prepare you for one of the most runnable and rewarding ultra-distance courses on the Noosa Ultra Trail® schedule.
About the Noosa Ultra Trail Out'N'Back 50 Course
The Out'N'Back course is named for exactly what it delivers: runners head north-west via Ringtail State Forest out to Twin Hill Views Lookout, then return in a south-easterly direction via Yurol State Forest and Lake MacDonald, taking in sections of the outward course on the return leg.
Following the Noosa Trail Network through three National Parks and State Forest Areas in Noosa, this is what the trail running community calls a 'runnable' course. With only 800m of total elevation, there are no stairs, no need for trekking poles, and no trudging up endless hills and peaks.
Be warned however — it is not as easy as it looks on paper!
Course Terrain & Surfaces
The Out'N'Back 50 offers four distinct running surfaces and experiences:
- Open dirt roads
- 4WD tracks
- Single-track rainforest trails
- Grassed road shoulders
- Technical sections with creek crossings
- Several kilometres of hard surface (bitumen and footpaths)
Over three-quarters of the course is within the shelter and protection of forests and parks, providing shade and cooler air — perfect Autumn trail running conditions.
Course Highlights
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Elevation gain: 800m — no stairs, no trekking poles required
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Route: Ringtail State Forest out to Twin Hill Views Lookout, returning via Yurol State Forest and Lake MacDonald
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Trail network: Follows the well-established Noosa Trail Network through three National Parks and State Forest Areas
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Road crossings: Only several main road crossings throughout
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Shade cover: Over 75% of the course under forest canopy
The Out'N'Back 50 is popular with road marathon runners making the step up to ultra distance. If you want to have a crack at your first ultra (any event over 42.2km), this is the event for you.
What's Included in Your Training Plan
After purchasing your Noosa Ultra Trail Out'N'Back 50 Training Plan from Run Trails, you will receive a PDF document delivered directly to your inbox. The plan covers:
- A structured week-by-week training program tailored to the 50km ultra distance
- How the plan works and how to adapt it to your schedule
Custom Training Plans Available
Need a more personalised approach? Run Trails offers custom training plans tailored to your specific goals, fitness level, and timeline. Contact us at sales@runtrails.com.au to discuss your individual needs.
Is This Training Plan Right for You?
This plan is ideal if you are:
- Preparing for your first ultra-trail event over 42.2km
- A road marathon runner ready to step up to trail ultra running
- An experienced trail runner wanting a structured approach to the Out'N'Back 50
- An athlete looking for a goal-specific training plan for a runnable, low-elevation ultra course
Purchase & Delivery
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Format: Digital PDF — delivered after purchase
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Sold by: Run Trails
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Support: Custom plans available via sales@runtrails.com.au