Ultra Marathon

All runners considering the Ultra Marathon please understand that this is a challenge that you must be up for both physically and mentally. Please ensure that you adjust your training to suit this course, and can run the 60km within the event cut-off time (6.5 hours) prior to registering for this event.

We strongly recommend looking at the course elevation. An elevation map for the Ultra Marathon can be found here.

Event Information

Entry Fees & Inclusions

INCLUSIONS:

• Race Bib with attached timing chip
• Finishers Medal
• Competitor Gift*

*Gifts can only be collected at the finish line at the end of your run! Please remember to show your race bib to claim your gift!

Race Pack Distribution

Australian Competitors

• You will be required to collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office, please ensure nomination of either Lorne or Apollo Bay Race Week Offices, upon registration

International Competitors

All international competitors are required to collect their packs from the Race Week Office.

Course Map

Click on the above elevation map to explore an interactive elevation map. Please note that the distance on this course elevation map is approximate, as the official course is measured to exactly 60km. 

Drink Stations

There are 14 drink stations along the Ultra Marathon course.

Water will be provided on course as well as a sports drink. You may also choose to carry your own sports drinks/gels with you. Please discard this rubbish at the bins provided at the drink stations.

ULTRA MARATHON DRINK STATION LOCATIONS

Prize Money

PLEASE NOTE:

• All amounts are in AUD.
• Foreign Athletes will be subject to Withholding Tax but can claim back if agreements exist between Australia and their country of residence.

Race Day Bus Information

A shuttle bus service will run from Apollo Bay to Lorne to get Geelong Advertiser Ultra Marathon runners to the start line on Sunday 19th May.

Return buses will travel from Apollo Bay (Thomson St) back to Lorne after the event.

You will be required to purchase a bus pass ($15.00 charge) to enable you on these buses. This must be purchased during the online event registration process.

Ultra Marathon bus routes are listed below:

Getting to the start line in Lorne (depart from 5:45am):
Please note there are two departure points along Main St. Please make sure you are at the departure point for Marathon/Ultra Marathon runners. Exact locations will be published closer to the event.

After the event from Apollo Bay (depart from approximately 12pm onwards)