Race-Specific Programs Sep 29 – Dec 29

The Races We Build You Toward

 

From iconic ultras like UTA, Tarawera and Surf Coast Century to local favourites like Run the Forest and Roller Coaster, our programs are built to meet you where you are, and prepare you for the unique challenges women face on the way to these start lines.

We go beyond the kms: blending female-first coaching, community, and holistic support so you arrive strong, grounded, and ready to celebrate the journey as much as race day itself.

Explore our growing library of race-specific programs below.

Her Trails at the Races

Watch our women in action at iconic races: from UTA to Bondi2Manly, Coast to Coast, and Buffalo Stampede, showing what community, courage, and consistency look like on the trails.

Coast to Coast: Her Trails women take on the mountain run

UTA 2026: This is the athlete you are

UTA 50: Jenine the Matriarch: 60 years strong, 50km deep

Tilla: Bondi2Manly, Her Trails member story

Buffalo Stampede: Her Trails team in the 100km relay

Renee: Bondi to Manly 80km Ultra solo

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Tarawera Ultramarathon: 102km

Program Starts: 29 Sept 2025

Duration: 20 Weeks

Race Day: 8 Feb 2026 • Rotorua, New ZealandElevation: 2200m

One of Aotearoa’s most loved ultra events, the Tarawera 102km demands endurance, fuelling strategy, pacing control and calm confidence. Our 20-week program prepares you to arrive ready and resilient.

Ultramarathon New Zealand February
20 Week Program
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The Tarawera 102km takes you through native bush, single track, forestry and river terrain. With humid conditions and varied terrain, this event demands physical durability, efficient fuelling, pacing control and mental resilience.

Our HT program helps you:

  • Build aerobic depth & durability for runnable ultras
  • Hone climbing & descending efficiency
  • Practise fuelling & hydration in hot, humid conditions
  • Adapt recovery with cycle-aware strategies

Why Her Trails: A holistic, female-first approach blending physiology, mindset, connection and structure.

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Tarawera Ultramarathon: 50km

Program Starts: 29 Sept 2025

Duration: 20 Weeks

Race Day: 8 Feb 2026 • Rotorua, New ZealandElevation: 1150m

The 50km is a classic entry point into the Tarawera Ultra-Trail. Our 20-week program builds strength, pacing confidence, and resilience across forest and lakeside single track.

Ultramarathon New Zealand February
20 Week Program
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The Tarawera 50km weaves through forest, lakeside and rolling single track. Expect runnable terrain with summer heat. You’ll need endurance, fuelling practice and resilient strength to thrive.

Our HT program helps you:

  • Build aerobic base with sustainable long runs
  • Develop climbing strength and stability
  • Refine pacing and race strategies
  • Balance training with recovery & cycle-aware tools

Why Her Trails: We prepare you holistically for the step into ultras — blending physical endurance with mindset and female-first coaching.

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Coast to Coast Mountain Run • 30.5km

Program Starts: 27 Oct 2025

Duration: 16 Weeks

Race Day: 13 Feb 2026 • Canterbury, NZElevation: 800m

The Coast to Coast Mountain Run crosses the Mingha–Deception route over Goat Pass. Our 16-week program builds mountain strength, technical downhill skills and river-crossing confidence.

Mountain Run New Zealand February
16 Week Program
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Goat Pass demands strength, resilience and confidence. Our program weaves in elevation-specific sessions, mobility for joint protection, and recovery weeks to absorb training load.

Our HT program helps you:

  • ✔ Build mountain leg strength & downhill control
  • ✔ Gain river-crossing confidence
  • ✔ Balance stress with cycle-aware recovery
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Noosa Ultra Trail: 100k

Program Starts: 3 Nov 2025

Duration: 20 Weeks

Race Day: 7 Mar 2026 • Noosa, QueenslandElevation: 2420m

The Noosa Ultra Trail offers a unique coastal-meets-hinterland challenge. Our 16-week program is designed to build endurance, resilience and race-day confidence for hot, rolling and runnable terrain.

Ultramarathon Queensland March
20 Week Program
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The Noosa 100k features runnable trails through hinterland forest and open coastal stretches. Expect heat, humidity and rolling elevation. Training requires aerobic depth, hydration management and mental resilience to adapt to conditions.

Our HT program helps you:

  • Build aerobic capacity for sustained effort
  • Strengthen climbing & descending control
  • Develop hydration & fuelling strategies
  • Train mindset for hot, long days on foot

Why Her Trails: Female-first programming that blends physiology, strategy and community support for sustainable ultra preparation.

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Noosa Ultra-Trail: 50K Out’n’Back

Program Starts: 17 Nov 2025

Duration: 18 Weeks

Race Day: 21 Mar 2026 • Noosa, QueenslandElevation: 882m

The 50K Out’n’Back offers runnable singletrack and farmland trails with rolling climbs. Our program prepares you for fast trail efficiency, pacing discipline, and confidence in heat and humidity: with a female-first, holistic approach.

Ultramarathon Queensland March
18 Week Program
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Training emphasises pacing over long runnable stretches, climbing resilience on rolling hills, and downhill control. Fuel timing and hydration strategies are practised on trail, while nutrition and recovery are integrated off it. Female-focused guidance helps you adapt training intensity to hormonal rhythms, while mobility and rest weeks protect against overload.

Our HT program helps you:

  • ✔ Build sustainable pace for runnable trails
  • ✔ Develop climbing & downhill control on rolling hills
  • ✔ Practise fuelling & hydration for hot conditions
  • ✔ Adapt intensity with cycle-aware recovery strategies

Why Her Trails: We bring a female-first lens to endurance coaching, blending physiology, mindset, community, and practical tools for confident performance.

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Buffalo Stampede: Bright Ultra 100km

Program Starts: 10 Nov 2025

Duration: 20 Weeks

Race Day: 29 Mar 2026 • Bright, VictoriaElevation: 5000m+

Australia’s toughest 100km ultra: relentless climbs, brutal descents and alpine terrain. This 20-week program is designed to build mountain resilience, technical skill and durable endurance.

Mountain Ultramarathon Victoria March
20 Week Program
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The Bright Ultra 100km is a true mountain ultra with sharp climbs and technical descents. Training focuses on climbing economy, downhill skill, strength endurance and nutrition resilience for long days on rugged terrain.

Our HT program helps you:

  • Strengthen climbing & descending skills on technical terrain
  • Develop mountain durability with progressive load
  • Refine fuelling & hydration for long alpine days
  • Use cycle-aware recovery to adapt to heavy training blocks

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