High Sierra 12KM Trail Run
Start in Lorne and run along the iconic Great Ocean Road before following Tramway Track into the Great Otway National Park. Get in touch with nature as you take on forest filled tracks of eucalypt and fern towards Phantom Falls. Trail back along St Georges River before returning to the Lorne Foreshore to cross that finishing arch.
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 18 May |
| Start Time | 8:10am |
| Distance | 12km |
| Cut Off Time | 3 hours |
| Start Line | Lorne SLSC Car Park, Mount Joy Parade, Lorne |
| Finish Line | Lorne SLSC Foreshore |
| Age Limit | Under 13 years on race day must be accompanied by an adult at all times |
| Registration Cut Off | Saturday 17 May 5pm |
Entry Fees & Inclusions
ENTRY FEE: $65
INCLUSIONS:
- Race Bib with attached timing chip + safety pins
- Finishers Medal
Race Bib Distribution
Australian Competitors
- Race bib are only posted to those who register prior to 11.59pm February 5th and provide an Australian address on their registration. If for any reason your Race Bib does not arrive, a replacement bib can be collected from the Race Week Office. Please note, if you enter the Event between 12:00am on Feb 5th, 2025 and 11:59pm on April 17, you will have the option of paying for priority postage or collection from the event race offices (Lorne and Apollo Bay) during race office hours. Registering from 12:00am Wednesday April 18 onwards, means you will be required to pick up/collect your Event race pack from the Event race office prior to the commencement of the Event.
International Competitors
All international competitors are required to collect their bibs from the Race Week Office
Course Map
Drink Stations
There will be 3 drink stations throughout the 12km Trail Run at the 1.7km, 7.7km and 11.5km marks.
Please be advised that this will be a self-service refillable drink station. A refillable hydration pack/belt is required if you wish to use the drink stations.
Water and Sport drink will be provided at the drink stations.
| Distance | Description | Whats on offer | Toilet |
| 0 | Lorne Fore Shore Start | Water | Yes |
| 3km | Tramway Track | Water | No |
| 7.3km | Allenvale Rd | Water | No |
| 9.9km | Tramway Track | Water /Gatorade | No |
| 12km | Lorne Fore Shore Finish | Water /Gatorade | Yes |
Race Day Bus Information
*Please note, Shuttle Bus services may only be required if you are coming from Apollo Bay. If you are coming from Melbourne you will not be affected by the Great Ocean Road road closures. You will be able to drive straight into and out of Lorne.
A shuttle bus service will run from Apollo Bay to Lorne to get participants to the start line on Sunday 19 May.
A return bus will travel from Lorne back to Apollo Bay after the event.
You will be required to purchase a bus pass to enable you on these buses. This must be purchased during the online event registration process.
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 Lorne.
Apollo Bay (Main St) to Lorne
Pisces Big 4 Holiday Park to Lorne
Skenes Creek (Vline bus stop) to Lorne
Kennett River (Vline bus stop)to Lorne
Wye River (Vline bus stop) to Lorne
After the event to Apollo Bay (1pm service only)
Lorne to Apollo Bay (Thompson Street)
Prize Money
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female will receive prize money and an official event trophy.
| 1st Place | $500 |
| 2nd Place | $250 |
| 3rd Place | $100 |
- All Prize Money is in Australian Dollars (AUD)
- All prize money may be subject to a deduction of Withholding Tax to the Australian Taxation Office for those who are not Australian residents.
