{"product_id":"noosa-ultra-trail-ultra-trail®-100-training-plan","title":"Noosa Ultra Trail Ultra-Trail 100km Training Plan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNoosa Ultra Trail Ultra-Trail 100km Training Plan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNoosa Ultra Trail Ultra-Trail® 100km\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate challenge on the Noosa Ultra Trail® schedule. The \u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Trail 100km Training Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e, available at \u003cstrong\u003eRun Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e, is built to prepare you for every kilometre of this demanding course — from the steep hinterland climbs to the checkpoint cut-offs and the midnight finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Noosa Ultra Trail Ultra-Trail® 100km Course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, a revised course was introduced for the Ultra-Trail® 100km, featuring \u003cstrong\u003emore time under the canopy of shady and cooler National Parks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The course takes runners deep into the Noosa hinterland before returning eastward through state forests and national parks to finish at Noosa District Sports Complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Checkpoints, Distances \u0026amp; Cut-Off Times\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pinch Road:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners head west on Upper Pinbarren Road alongside Hinterland Traverse 80 runners toward Woondum National Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheckpoint M — Madill Road (40km):\u003c\/strong\u003e New checkpoint introduced in 2024. Reached after the \u003cstrong\u003e'Steep Climb'\u003c\/strong\u003e to the ridgeline, then a \u003cstrong\u003e6km descent to the valley floor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Includes creek crossings and the cooler air of the National Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Station — James McKane Lookout (52km):\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners must reach this point by \u003cstrong\u003eno later than 2:30pm–3:00pm (within 9 hours)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is achievable at an average pace of \u003cstrong\u003e6km\/h (10 min\/km)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a brisk walking pace. After this point, the hard work is done — it's downhill from here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooran (57km):\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill run from James McKane Lookout into Cooran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheckpoint 4 — Pomona (66km):\u003c\/strong\u003e First official \u003cstrong\u003eCut-Off: 5:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving all runners \u003cstrong\u003e11 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach Pomona — achievable for middle-of-the-pack runners. Note: To comply with State Government requirements, all runners must cross Yurol Forest Drive by \u003cstrong\u003e6:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why the Pomona cut-off is set at 5:00pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYurol Loop (post-Pomona):\u003c\/strong\u003e After crossing Yurol Forest Drive at Kidd Road, runners complete a \u003cstrong\u003e4.35km Yurol Loop\u003c\/strong\u003e before continuing east.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheckpoint 5 — Lake MacDonald:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be reached prior to the \u003cstrong\u003e9:00pm cut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e to continue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish — Noosa District Sports Complex:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle downhill \u003cstrong\u003e14km final leg\u003c\/strong\u003e from Lake MacDonald. Runners have \u003cstrong\u003e3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete this section and cross the finish line before the \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight cut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Terrain \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised 2024 course with more time under National Park canopy for shade and cooler conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep climb to ridgeline followed by a 6km descent to the valley floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreek crossings in the National Park section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of hinterland trails, dirt roads, forest tracks, and downhill running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.35km Yurol Loop after Pomona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle downhill 14km finish from Lake MacDonald to Noosa District Sports Complex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal course time: up to \u003cstrong\u003emidnight (cut-off)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in Your Training Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter purchasing your Noosa Ultra Trail Ultra-Trail 100km Training Plan from \u003cstrong\u003eRun Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will receive a \u003cstrong\u003ePDF document\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered directly to your inbox. The plan covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA structured week-by-week training program tailored to the 100km ultra distance and all checkpoint cut-off requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the plan works and how to adapt it to your schedule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Training Plans Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a more personalised approach? \u003cstrong\u003eRun Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e offers custom training plans tailored to your specific goals, fitness level, and timeline. 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