Chances are, you already know about some of the physical benefits of running: improved heart health, amazing legs and overall fitness. But have you thought about all the other benefits to running? The ones that aren’t necessarily related to your […]
Posted on February 3, 2021
What an incredible 10-day virtual experience! After having to constantly keep up with 2020 and the challenges that it has faced us all with, we finally were able to come together over August 21-30 for another Great Ocean Road Virtual Running […]
Posted on September 1, 2020
(Luke May pictured, Glenelg SA) We would like to make a special acknowledgement to Luke and Josh May. Luke took part in the Great Ocean Road Virtual Running Festival’s 44km Marathon in memory of his brother Josh, who unfortunately, late […]
Posted on August 28, 2020
In light of further Victorian restrictions and the health concerns and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we are saddened to announce the Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2020 on August 22 and 23 has been cancelled. We recognise and share your disappointment, […]
Posted on July 14, 2020
For me, growing up in Apollo Bay meant spending every day bathing at the beach in summer and exploring the Great Otway National Park in winter. The cold weather never bothered us. We’d visit the roaring waterfalls, play in the […]
Posted on June 9, 2020
VIRTUAL RUN FEST HIGHLIGHTS What an incredible weekend, with 1353 runners completing one of 6 distances over the weekend May 16-17 at the inaugural Great Ocean Road Virtual Running Festival. What would have been a weekend running the iconic Great […]
Posted on May 22, 2020
Although we have gone virtual due to the safety precautions caused by covid-19, there are still safety practices that you should follow when participating in the Great Ocean Road Virtual Running Festival, it’s #yourrunyourway, but we should all be putting […]
Posted on May 12, 2020
So you’ve just started your Running Journey, congrats! This is what you need to know about setting goals and achieving them. START SMALL AND WORK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP It is important to set achievable goals. Start by […]
Posted on May 5, 2020
We’re excited to launch the inaugural ‘Great Ocean Road VIRTUAL Running Festival’. This May 16th and 17th join runners from across Australia (and even the world) as they conquer one of the most spectacular runs (virtually!). This is the perfect way to […]
Posted on April 23, 2020
Running is the perfect activity for your mental and physical health right now. If you’re not self-isolating due to international travel or contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, running in a non-crowded area is safe and encouraged. Just remember […]
Posted on April 22, 2020
