Grampians Peaks Trail Ultra
A world-class mountain ultra through Gariwerd. Rugged ridgelines, sandstone slabs, steep stair climbs and remote singletrail combine across one of Australia’s most demanding trail destinations.
Halls Gap, VIC • Event Window: 5–8 November 2026
Her Trails is a women-led endurance platform specialising in race-specific preparation. We don’t train distances in isolation. We prepare runners for terrain, elevation, technical load and fatigue accumulation, building the durability, confidence and decision-making required for long days in the mountains.
GPT through the Her Trails lens
What GPT Asks of You
GPT does not soften its demands. Long climbs, technical descents and relentless terrain require strength that is built deliberately, not borrowed on race day. Early overreach is rarely obvious here, but it is always paid for later.
Descents are not recovery. They load the legs, challenge stability and demand attention underfoot. Fatigue accumulates through elevation, technical terrain and repeated muscular effort across hours, or across multiple days.
This is where Her Trails places its focus. Strength, pacing restraint, technical confidence and fuel discipline matter more than bravado. Preparation must support durability, decision making and composure across a long day in the mountains.
GPT Training
Choose Your GPT Pathway
Her Trails offers structured preparation for the key GPT pathways, whether you are stepping into the GPT50K, taking on the full 100 Mile solo, moving through the 100 Mile Stage event, or sharing the journey in a relay format.
GPT50K
20 week program
Program Begins 22 June 2026
A focused build for runners preparing for steep climbs, technical descents and exposed rocky ridgelines across a demanding 50km mountain course.
View Program →GPT100 Mile Solo
20 week program
Program Begins 22 June 2026
Tailored for women taking on their first or boldest 100-mile race. Emphasis on strategic load management, back-to-back long efforts, recovery blocks and fuelling across rugged mountain terrain.
View Program →GPT100 Mile Stage
20 week program
Program Begins 22 June 2026
Built for runners preparing to cover the full GPT across multiple days. The program develops mountain durability, stage-to-stage recovery capacity and steady decision-making through technical terrain.
View Program →GPT Relay
20 week program
Program Begins 22 June 2026
Structured preparation for runners sharing the GPT100 Mile in relay format, with training focused on mountain strength, terrain specificity and confidence for your assigned leg.
View Program →Stories from the Her Trails Community
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A grounded reflection on fitting mountain preparation into real life.
Why team relays make 160 km feel possible
A look at how shared effort can open the door to a bold mountain experience.
Optional Training Opportunities
Training Opportunity for GPT Athletes
GPT Run Mission
9 – 11 October 2026 · Halls Gap
A focused trail running mission designed to support GPT preparation through technical trail practice, shared training and time on terrain in the Grampians.
Why it’s valuable for GPT:
Spend time on technical trail, build confidence on rugged terrain and prepare in a supported group environment before race day.
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Based in Halls Gap, this run mission is designed for athletes preparing for the Grampians Peaks Trail Ultra who want more time on technical trail and in mountain terrain before November. It is a chance to bring the training to life through guided movement, shared experience and intentional preparation.
Across the weekend, the focus will be on trail running, GPT-specific preparation and building comfort on technical terrain. As with all Her Trails experiences, the environment will be supportive, grounded and designed to help runners feel more capable rather than more intimidated.
Accommodation
Grampians Pioneer Cottages
58 Pioneer Lane, Halls Gap VIC 3381
Four cottages are currently held for the mission:
Stone Cottage (max 8 guests)
Red Brick Cottage (max 8 guests)
Mud Brick Cottage (max 8 guests)
Redgum Log Cottage (max 6 guests)
Technical trail exposure
GPT-specific preparation
Supported training environment
Time on feet in mountain terrain
Access GPT Training Inside Her Trails
All GPT programs are also available through the Her Trails All-In Membership. Members gain access to our race-specific training library, strength sessions, coaching support and community connection designed to help women prepare well for demanding trail events like GPT.
If you are looking for broader support across the season, All-In gives you access to GPT preparation alongside other Her Trails programs. If you only need a single race build, each GPT pathway is also available as a standalone program.
Explore All-In Membership