Get in touch with nature and make your way to Paradise on foot or wheels*. Start by the ocean in the main street of Apollo Bay and head inland across quiet farmland on your journey to Paradise Picnic Reserve. Dip into the Great Otway National Park before turning looping your way back and finishing at the Apollo Bay Hotel – where you can stay for the rest of the day!
*This course is Wheelchair friendly
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Event Information
| Date | Saturday 17 May |
| Distance | 14km |
| Start Time | 1:00pm |
| Cut Off Time | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Start Line | Apollo Bay Hotel, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay |
| Finish Line | Apollo Bay Hotel, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay |
| Age Limit | Under 13 years on race day must be accompanied by an adult at all times |
| Registration Cut Off | Saturday 18 May, 12.30pm – 30 minutes before race start – unless sold out prior. |
| Registration Capacity | 1500 |
Entry Fees & Inclusions
| Entry Fee: | $70 |
Please note that all entrants under the age of 13 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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, 2024 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
Click on the above elevation map to explore an interactive elevation map. Please note that the distance on this course elevation map is approximate.
Prize Money
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female will receive prize money and an official event trophy.
| 1st Place | $1,000 |
| 2nd Place | $500 |
| 3rd Place | $250 |
- 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.
Start Line Map
Drink Stations
There will be 3 drink stations along the 14km Course.
Water will be provided on course. You may also carry your own sports drinks/gels with you. Please discard this rubbish at the bins provided at the drink stations.
14KM DRINK STATION LOCATIONS
| Distance | Description | Whats on offer | Toilet | |
| Start | Between the Bollards in front of Apollo Bay Hotel | Water /Gatorade | Yes | |
| 3km | DRINK STATION # 1 | Water | Yes | |
| 7km | Half Way point | DRINK STATION # 2 | Water | Yes |
| 11km | DRINK STATION # 1 | Water | Yes |
*Subject to change in accordance with event Covid Safe plan and state government guidance
