Elephant Trail Race

Trail Running covering 5 km to 218 km with up to 11,510 m D+ in Hastings (Victoria, Australia)

LocationHastings, Victoria, AustraliaShow on map(38.3077° S, 145.1837° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2018
Elevation gainUp to +11,510 m

Elephant Trail Race is an endurance sporting event in Hastings, Victoria, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Ultra Elite 135mi (218 Km) (218 km, +11,510 m D+), 160 Km (100 Mile) (163.2 km, +8,650 m D+), 100 Km (67 Mile) (108.8 km, +5,760 m D+), 50 Km (51.8 km, +2,410 m D+), 25 Km (25.8 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail 13 km (13 km, +420 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (elephanttrailrace.com.au).

Elephant Trail Race in Hastings (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra Elite 135mi (218 Km)Trail Running218 km+11,510 m1,150 m - 5,984 mLoop courseRoute & profile
160 Km (100 Mile)Trail Running163.2 km+8,650 m1,153 m - 4,786 mLoop courseRoute & profile
100 Km (67 Mile)Trail Running108.8 km+5,760 m1,156 m - 3,575 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 KmTrail Running51.8 km+2,410 m1,159 m - 2,171 mLoop courseRoute & profile
25 KmTrail Running25.8 km+1,200 m1,162 m - 1,666 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 13 kmTrail Running13 km+420 m1,150 m - 1,326 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+190 m1,153 m - 1,233 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
218 km
Elevation gain
+11,510 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,510 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 5,984 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.6 % / 19.1 %
Course format
Loop course
218 km+11,510 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175200FS38.3077° S, 145.1838° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 5,984 m above sea level (+11,510 m D+, -11,510 m D-)

Peak: 5,984 m·at 123.4 km·Ø 10.6 %
1,150 m2,761 m4,373 m5,984 m0 km43.6 km87.2 km130.8 km174.4 km218 km5,984 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Elephant Trail Race take place?

Elephant Trail Race takes place in Hastings, Victoria, AU (start area at coordinates 38.3077° S, 145.1837° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Elephant Trail Race?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Ultra Elite 135mi (218 Km) (218 km, +11,510 m D+), 160 Km (100 Mile) (163.2 km, +8,650 m D+), 100 Km (67 Mile) (108.8 km, +5,760 m D+), 50 Km (51.8 km, +2,410 m D+), 25 Km (25.8 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail 13 km (13 km, +420 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Elephant Trail Race?

The main competition (Ultra Elite 135mi (218 Km) over 218 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,510 m of elevation gain and -11,510 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 5,984 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Elephant Trail Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (elephanttrailrace.com.au).