TRAINING

Many of the trails are open to the public for training before the event. Refer to the interactive course maps if you wish to organise a training run on course. Please note that trails through Rafferty’s Resort and development areas at Murrays Beach are off-limits to the public. If you need help planning a training run, send us an email to so we can suggest the best locations to access the course.

Join Now for access to your daily workouts. Including videos on trail technique, strength, injury prevention and nutrition, plus online coaching support!

Created by physio and ultrarunner Mark Green. This weekly program will help you turn up at the start line, ready to achieve your personal best.

The online training programs have been specifically designed to prepare you for this challenging race. There is a beginner, intermediate and advanced running programs, so no matter what, we’ve got you covered. There are training plans available for each Rafferty’s Coastal Run distance:

• 16 week Raffertys Coastal Run 35km training plan – $79 starts 23rd March 2026
• 16 week Raffertys Coastal Run 22km training plan – $79 starts 23rd March 2026
• 12 week Raffertys Coastal Run 12km training plan – $59 starts 20th April 2026

Training Plans

What To Expect:

• Step-by-step weekly sessions to help you build the fitness, skill and strength you need to thrive.
• Three Levels to Choose From: Beginner, intermediate and advanced options—so whether you’re aiming to finish strong or race it hard, there’s a plan to match your goals
• Stretching and Mobility Routines: Simple daily mobility, stretching and foam rolling sessions to help keep niggles at bay and keep you moving freely
• Running Technique Tips: Learn to run more efficiently—especially on trails. Includes guidance on posture, pacing, hills, and navigating technical terrain
• Trail Specific Strength Workouts: Two full-body sessions each week designed to improve running power, control and injury resilience
• Weekly Nutrition Advice: Fuel your training, recovery and race-day performance with clear and practical week-by-week nutrition tips
  

How To Purchase the Training Plans

Training plans can be ordered when you enter the event or added to your entry at a later date. If purchased via the registration platform you will be emailed access links to your training plan on the Streek app in the days that follow your purchase.

To access your entry registration and add the training plan simply:

• Head to Active My Events and log in to your account with your username and password.
• Select your ‘Jabulani Challenge’ event registration and from there you will be able to manage your registration and add purchases to your entry.

Alternatively, you can purchase the training plan directly at https://app.streek.run/. You may then purchase your Raffertys Coastal Run event entry separately