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Every ultramarathon training plan here runs 24 weeks, with effort-based workouts, progressive long runs and scheduled recovery. You get written guidance for managing effort, practicing fueling and adjusting when fatigue changes the day.
Choose the distance you’re considering, then compare its opening workload with your current weekly training. The cards below show where each plan starts and how far its mileage and long runs build.
24 weeks · $39.99 one-time · Lifetime access on Final Surge
Compare the opening workloads below, or explore a marathon training plan if that is the distance you want to prepare for.
All 4 plans are 24 weeks and $39.99. Compare your current training with the starting point, then check the workload you’ll build toward.
BEST FOR
Runners preparing for their first or another 50K who want structure for effort, fueling, hiking and recovery.
SCHEDULE
24 weeks, 5 runs per week, 4 in race week
STARTING POINT
32 miles in week 1 and 5 running days available.
PEAKS AT
54 miles a week, longest run 24 miles
FOCUS
Progressive long runs, fueling practice and 2 back-to-back weekends that prepare you to manage effort on tired legs.
BEST FOR
Runners preparing for their first or another 50 mile race who want to build endurance through back-to-back long runs.
SCHEDULE
24 weeks, 5 runs per week, 4 in race week
STARTING POINT
38 miles in week 1 and 5 running days available.
PEAKS AT
72 miles a week, longest run 31 miles
FOCUS
Every-weekend back-to-back running, regular fueling practice and a 50K dress rehearsal that prepares you to manage effort on tired legs.
BEST FOR
Runners preparing for their first or another 100K who want to train for sustained fueling, night running and effort across back-to-back days.
SCHEDULE
24 weeks, 5 runs per week, 4 in race week
STARTING POINT
47 miles in week 1 and 5 running days available.
PEAKS AT
77 miles a week, longest run 32 miles
FOCUS
Every-weekend back-to-back running, night-running preparation, sustained fueling practice and a 50K dress rehearsal on race-like terrain.
BEST FOR
Runners preparing for their first or another 100 miler who want structure for sustained fueling, night running and repeated long efforts.
SCHEDULE
24 weeks, 5 runs per week, 4 in race week
STARTING POINT
58 miles in week 1 and 5 running days available.
PEAKS AT
84 miles a week, longest run 31 miles
FOCUS
Every-weekend back-to-back running, full-night preparation, sustained fueling and a 50K dress rehearsal on race-like terrain.
| If this sounds like you | You'll build to | Your plan |
|---|---|---|
| Your current training supports a 32-mile opening week, with 5 running days available. | 54 miles a week, longest run 24 miles | 50K Plan → |
| Your current training supports a 38-mile opening week, with 5 running days available. | 72 miles a week, longest run 31 miles | 50 Mile Plan → |
| Your current training supports a 47-mile opening week, with 5 running days available. | 77 miles a week, longest run 32 miles | 100K Plan → |
| Your current training supports a 58-mile opening week, with 5 running days available. | 84 miles a week, longest run 31 miles | 100 Mile Plan → |
Use the opening workload alongside your recent consistency and recovery, rather than a previous race finish alone.
The longest run does not keep increasing with the race distance. The 100K reaches 32 miles and the 100 Mile reaches 31 because both use a roughly 50K dress rehearsal, and neither asks you to cover the full race distance in training.
If you’re between plans, schedule a free 15-minute call and we’ll look at your current training together.
Every plan is delivered through Final Surge, the training platform that puts your schedule on your phone, syncs it to your watch, and tells you what to run each morning.
Across these plans, you practice managing the training week as well as the long run.
Is your race not one of these four ultra distances?
Distance is only part of choosing a plan. A timed event, multi-day race or course with significant elevation may call for different preparation. Schedule a call and we’ll discuss how the plans here fit your event, current training and available time.
Every Sunrise training plan is written by Coach Andrew Taylor. He’s been running for more than 35 years, has finished over 100 endurance races including the Western States 100, and has crossed the line at eight separate 100-mile ultramarathons.
Andrew holds a USATF Level 1 coaching certification and a CoachUp certification, along with a BS in Exercise Science Education and an MA in Sports Management from The Ohio State University. He has coached runners from a first 5K through a first hundred-miler, and has been doing it from Modesto, California since 2010.
The ultramarathon plans above use the same progressions he builds for the athletes he coaches one-on-one. The workouts don’t get easier because you bought a plan instead of hiring a coach.
Compare your current training with the opening week: 32 miles for 50K, 38 for 50 Mile, 47 for 100K and 58 for 100 Mile, each across 5 runs. Choose the distance you want to prepare for, then consider whether its opening workload and later progression fit your training and available time.
All 4 plans are 24 weeks, and all 4 follow the same rhythm: build for 3 weeks, step back for 1, with recovery weeks at 4, 8, 12 and 16. What differs is the mileage and how far the long runs go.
You can access the plan after purchase and set its dates in Final Surge. Align race week with your event, then check the opening workload against your current training. Each plan contains a full 24-week schedule rather than a shortened build for a nearer race.
Through Final Surge, which is free to use on desktop and mobile. Your calendar contains the scheduled workouts, effort guidance and written instructions. A printable PDF is also available, so you can review the plan away from the app.
Final Surge supports connections with compatible devices and services, but workout delivery and completed-activity syncing are different functions. Check the connection available for your device or app rather than assuming every workout transfers to every watch.
No. Each plan costs $39.99 as a one-time purchase with lifetime access. You’re purchasing a written training schedule with workout guidance, rather than ongoing individual coaching or a subscription to have your training reviewed.
A previous ultra finish is not required. The 50K plan is an option for your first ultra, but your current training determines which opening workload fits. Compare the mileage above with what you can consistently manage, including recovery between runs, rather than choosing solely from your race history.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Coach Andrew Taylor to discuss your current training and the plans here. The workouts include adjustment guidance; if you want ongoing review and someone adapting the schedule with you, the online coaching option below explains that support.
A training plan gives you the schedule. Coaching gives you someone rewriting it every four weeks around your life, your workouts, and your race — plus workout feedback, unlimited messaging, and time on a call with Coach Andrew Taylor. Month to month, no contract.
Let’s discuss your experience level, goals, and how our training plans can help you achieve success. Schedule a free consultation with Coach Andrew Taylor today, and together we’ll create a personalized plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals.
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