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CONTENTS WOMINJEKA -WELCOME 3 EVENT DAYS& TIMES 4 EVENT INFORMATION 6 SUNDAY SERVICES 7 FESTIVAL HUBS 10 OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE 16 SUSTAINABILITY 18 I’VE FINISHED, NOWWHAT? 22 WELLNESS PROGRAM 23 LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS 25 VOLUNTEERS&OFFICIAL CHARITY 32 PARTNERS 33 SHARE YOURMOMENTS 34 2
Welcome to the 2023 RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival. We’re thrilled to be the naming rights partner of this year’s event. This partnership underpins RACV Solar’s continued investment in the south-west region and is perfectly aligned with our focus on promoting health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability. In fact, this year’s festival will be one of the most sustainable in its 18-year history, with various elements of the festival being powered by solar. I am very excited to see that so many participants have signed up to an event over the weekend. Don’t forget to visit the RACV Solar stand in Apollo Bay after your race for your chance to re-energise and relax, plus there are some great prizes up for grabs. Bill Bloodworth Acting CEO, RACV Solar As we journey across this beautiful country, we acknowledge the Gadubanud people who cared for this country for over 60,000 years. We pay our respects to their history, culture and elders, past and present. WOMINJEKA 3
EVENT DAYS & TIMES ‘GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE HOLIDAYS’ 1.5KM KIDS’ GALLOP SRILANKAN AIRLINES 6KM RUN COCOBELLA 14KM PARADISE RUN PUB TO PUB WAITERS RACE 10.30am - Apollo Bay Finish - Apollo Bay 11.30am - Apollo Bay Finish - Apollo Bay 1pm - Apollo Bay Finish - Apollo Bay 1.05pm - Apollo Bay Finish - Apollo Bay SATURDAY 20th MAY 4 Join in the action, for our Saturday events
EVENT DAYS & TIMES ULTRA MARATHON (60KM) RACV SOLAR MARATHON (44KM) BROOKS HALF MARATHON (23KM) 6.5KM TRAIL RUN 12KM TRAIL RUN 5KM& 10KM GREAT OCEAN ROAD WALK 8am - Lorne Finish - Apollo Bay 8am - Lorne Finish - Apollo Bay 8am - Kennett River Finish - Apollo Bay 8.20am - Lorne Finish - Lorne 8.10am - Lorne Finish - Lorne 8.30am - Lorne Finish - Lorne SUNDAY 21ST MAY 5 Theres still time to join our Lorne events
6 EVENT INFORMATION Our Race Week Office will be operating at Lorne and Apollo Bay during Race Week for the following functions: *Sunday Race Week Office is open for general enquiries only, all bib replacements and event changes must be done by Saturday 20th May. *Please note, if you are collecting a replacement bib due to an upgrade/ downgrade of events, you will need to bring the bib that you received in the mail with you so that we can exchange it for a new bib. • Race Bib Collection • Event Upgrades/Downgrades • General Enquiries LORNE RACE WEEK OFFICE Lorne Foreshore Friday 19 May 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday 20 May 9:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 21 May 6:00am – 8:00am* APOLLO BAY RACE WEEK OFFICE Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Friday 19 May 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 20 May 8:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 21 May 6:00am – 2:30pm* RACE WEEK OFFICES
SUNDAY SERVICES POST EVENT RETURN BUS SERVICE Return buses will travel from Apollo Bay (Corner of Great Ocean Road and Thomson St) back to Lorne along the Great Ocean Road after the event. Buses will commence at approximately 11am, last bus is at 3pm sharp. If you require the bus service, you can purchase a bus pass here. Visit one of our Race Week Offices to collect this. A shuttle bus service is available to get participants to their respective event start line on Sunday 21st May. PICK UP LOCATIONS ALL Buses leave at 5:45am Apollo Bay 44km / 60km – Great Ocean Road (Murray St) 23km – Great Ocean Road (Thomson St) Lorne Corner of Mountjoy Parade & Bay St Pisces Big 4 Holiday Park Skenes Creek Vline bus stop Kennett River Vline bus stop Wye River Vline bus stop 7 SHUTTLE BUSES
SUNDAY SERVICES We offer a warm clothing service for the Half, Full and Ultra Marathon events. Please note our staff will be handling a large number of bags, please be mindful of it’s size and weight. WARM CLOTHING 8 1.) Attach identification tag to your bag There is a tear off section on your bib that you will be able to attach to your own bag for identification, securely tie this to an outer loop on your bag. 2.) Ensure bag is securely closed 3.) Drop at warm clothing truck A warm clothing truck will be situated at both the Half Marathon start line (Kennett River) and the Full/Ultra Marathon start line (Lorne). 4.) Collect post-race at Apollo Bay (Moore St)
9 SUNDAY SERVICES The Great Ocean Road will be completely closed between Lorne and Skenes Creek (traffic will be under escort between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay in the North bound lane only) from 7am on Sunday May 21. We encourage all spectators to be in Apollo Bay before the road closes at 7am to avoid the Great Ocean Road closure and ensure you see your runner finish. We recommend competitors wishing to depart Apollo Bay by car after their event to head South along the Great Ocean Road through Marengo, Lavers Hill, Ferguson and Colac, or wait until 2:30pm for the Great Ocean Road to re-open. (please be aware that lengthy delays are likely to be experienced) For detailed road closure and detour information click below. GREAT OCEAN ROAD CLOSURE
10 HALF MARATHON DEPART (5:45AM) GREAT OCEAN ROAD NELSON ST MOORE ST PASCOE ST THOMSON ST HARDY ST START & FINISH (SAT) FINISH (SUN) RACE OFFICE RETURN BUS (11AM-3PM) EVENT PRECINCT AP0LLO BAY TO LORNE & KENNETT RIVER MARATHON & ULTRA DEPART (5:45AM) FESTIVAL HUB APOLLO BAY HOTEL APOLLO BAY INFO CENTRE RACV SOLAR GREAT OCEANROADREAL ESTATE HOLIDAYS GATORADE SRILANKAN AIRLINES BROOKS THE RUNNING COMPANY MAURTEN RUNDERWEAR / RNNR STEIGEN COCOBELLA ST ALI KIDS ACTIVITIES FESTIVAL HUB TOILETS SATURDAY DRINKS SUNDAY DRINKS WARM CLOTHING (SUN) PARTICIPANT BUS DEPARTURES (SUN) FIRST AID SURF CLUB YOGA KITE FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE 60KM ULTRA MARATHON RACV SOLAR 44KM GREAT OCEAN ROAD MARATHON BROOKS 23KM HALF MARATHON COCOBELLA 14KM RUN SRILANKAN AIRLINES 6KM RUN GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE HOLIDAYS 1.5KM KIDS’ GALLOP PRESENTATION STAGE
TO APOLLO BAY TO LORNE KENNETT RIVER CARAVAN PARK HALF MARATHON START BROOKS WARM UP INFORMATION TOILETS DRINKS WARM CLOTHING (SUN) 60KM ULTRA MARATHON RACV SOLAR 44KM GREAT OCEAN ROAD MARATHON BROOKS 23KM HALF MARATHON KENNETT RIVER HALF MARATHON START HUB 11
12 LORNE FORESHORE FINISH (TRAIL &WALK) GREAT OCEAN ROAD BAY ST LORNE HOTEL PLAYGROUND SKATEPARK DETOUR TO APOLLO BAY (SUNDAY) TO APOLLO BAY HALF MARATHON DEPART (5:45AM) RETURNBUS (1:00PM) LORNE TOILETS DRINKS WARM CLOTHING DROPOFF (SUN) BUS TO KENNETT RIVER (SUN) FIRST AID SURF CLUB MERCHANDISE 60KM ULTRA MARATHON RACV SOLAR 44KM GREAT OCEAN ROAD MARATHON 6.5KM & 12KM TRAIL RUN 5KM / 10KM GREAT OCEAN ROAD WALK EVENT PRECINCT RACE OFFICE START
Thanks to RACV Solar, you have a chance to win a stay at RACV Torquay Resort. With spa treatments, dining, acccommodation and more, it’s a perfect way to recharge after the race (or anytime!). Enter below or at the RACV Solar stand in Apollo Bay, where you’ll also enjoy free smoothies, giveaways and get to meet Gary Ablett Jr after the Kids’ Gallop on Saturday! Recharge after the race Win a $1,000 voucher for RACV Torquay Resort Enter now 13
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Shop the exclusive range of RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival merchandise. Our Merchandise Stores will be located within the Apollo Bay Festival Hub as well as the Lorne Festival Hub. PRE-PURCHASED MERCHANDISE? You can collect your pre-purchased merchandise from the official Merchandise Store in either the Apollo Bay or Lorne Festival Hubs. You will have selected your preference on which location to pick up when purchasing your merchandise. APOLLO BAY FESTIVAL HUB Friday 19 May 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 20 May 8:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 21 May 7:30am – 2:30pm LORNE FESTIVAL HUB Friday 19 May 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday 20 May 9:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 21 May 6:00am – 2:30pm OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE OPENING HOURS 16
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SUSTAINABILITY THE ROAD TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 18
SUSTAINABILITY THE ROAD TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 19 Assist us in sustaining the beautiful Great Ocean Road
20 SWEAT. EMBRACE IT. REPLACE IT.
21 Stay close, go further. VISIT GREAT OCEAN ROAD Lowell Hunter The Salty One Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road Going back to the ocean can really fill you up. When I’m out on the beaches, I feel my ancestors and elders looking down on me. Creating my sand artworks, there are elements I feel like dancing out, and it’s as if the birds and animals are talking back to me.
22 I’VE FINISHED, NOWWHAT? RESULTS Results will be available after your event at greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au PHOTOS RaceAtlas will be snapping your on course and finish line shots. Photos will be available to view and purchase via the link on our website MEDALS All competitors will receive a RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival medallion on their way out of the finish area. Snap your @greatoceanroadrunfest medal moment and show it off via socials on #MedalMonday (May 22). MiTIME MiTIME captures the final piece of your journey with a personalised memento for your hard-earned medal. The custom engraved insert of your name and race time fits perfectly on the back. All MiTIMEs will be mailed out post-event week. Haven’t yet ordered one? Purchase yours today. 22
WELLNESS PROGRAM YOGA FLOW a feel-good sequence that will help you release your muscles and go with the flow… literally! Think mindful breath, and movements that will lengthen those muscles and encourage flexibility. WARM UP Join us for the ultimate pre-run prep. We’ll guide you through a series of movements that will target all the right areas and prepare your body for what’s ahead! BY YOGA RECOVERY If you’ve already completed your run, this sequence is not to be missed. Aimed at those areas that worked hard for you during your run, this is the ultimate slow down and recovery that your post-run body will thank you for! 23
WELLNESS SCHEDULED *The CorePlus space in the Festival Hub is also ready to welcome you between the schedule classes. Our mats and foam rollers are available and ready for you to use in your own way and at your own pace. While this is not guided, we will be there to chat to and answer any questions you might have. LORNE VILLAGE SUNDAY 21 MAY 7:15am (15mins) Ultra/Marathon Warm Up 7:35am (15mins) 12km/6.5km Trail Run Warm Up 9:30am (30mins) Warm Slow Flow Yoga 10:30am (30mins) Warm Slow Flow Yoga APOLLO BAY VILLAGE SATURDAY 20 MAY 9:45am (15mins) Kids Yoga WarmUp 11am (15mins) 6km Run Warm Up 12:30pm (15mins) 14km Run Warm Up 1:30 – 3pm (15mins) Open Stretching & Recovery SUNDAY 21 MAY 9am (30mins) Yoga Flow 10:30am (30mins) Yoga Recovery 11:30am (30mins) Yoga Recovery 12pm (30mins) Yoga Recovery 1pm (30mins) Yoga Recovery WYE RIVER VILLAGE SATURDAY 20 MAY 4pm (30mins) Yoga Flow NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED 24
25 LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS KITE FESTIVAL FREE KITES FOR KIDS See the Foreshore transform into a sea of colourful kites during our Kite Festival. Happening daily in Apollo Bay between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21 May. All children registered are entitled to decorate, fly and own a RACV Solar Great Ocean Road Running Festival Kite. Make sure you show your race bib to claim your free kite. SHOW YOUR RACE BIB TO ACCESS
26 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM 2 FOR 1 ADULTS GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN 2 FOR 1 G&T’S The Gin Garden in Aireys 2 FOR 1 GIN TASTING TRAYS Torquay WILDLIFE WONDERS 10%DISCOUNT Walk with wildlife
27 LIVE WIRE PARK 15%DISCOUNT INDIE SPA COMPLIMENTARY DIY RASUL STEAM (40 mins) with any 1-hour treatment LUX SPA &WELLNESS COMPLIMENTARY INFRARED SAUNA (45 MINS) with any 1-hour treatment booked- subject to availability
28 THE SURFCOAST PICNIC CO 25%OFF ANY GOURMET FOOD BOX OR HAMPER Code word: GORFF available now until 25th May EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE TO GLAMPERS NATURAL WOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS Birthed from a desire to combine bathing and beautiful scenery, Ember Hot Tubs are designed to be enjoyed anywhere.
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30 We want to say a big THANK YOU to those supporting this year’s event as a volunteer! The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation source and organise all of the volunteers from Wye River to Apollo Bay, so that your Running Festival experience will be a great one. If you’ve participated previously you’ll know what a tremendous job the Volunteers do, • Keeping the route safe by marshalling the roads • Providing refreshments to competitors • Ensuring safe and efficient transfer of your bags • Handing out medals and cheering you on at the Finish Line • Helping to clean up the Great Ocean Road after the event VOLUNTEERS
31 Find your cushy place in the Ghost 15 Step into softness in the Ghost 15. Soft DNA LOFT v2 cushioning, now lighter than ever, delivers a smooth ride while an improved fit offers distraction-free comfort mile after mile. See all Ghost 15 colours andwidths at brooksrunning.com.au
OFFICIAL CHARITY The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is proud to be supporting the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation for another year! Since it’s inception in 1999, the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation have been distributing grants to the local community. These generous donations have assisted local community organisations. Many visit the Great Ocean Road to connect with its idyllic landscapes as well as our friendly locals. Make a donation to give back to the to the health and emergency services that look after the great people of the Great Ocean Road. GIVE BACK AND MAKE A DONATION TODAY 32
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