Start in Lorne and run along the iconic Great Ocean Road before delving into the Great Otway National Park. Run with scenic views of the Southern Ocean, towards Teddy’s Lookout before looping around Tramway Track and returning to the Lorne Foreshore to cross that Finish Line.
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2024 TRAIL EVENTS LAUNCHING SOON
Event Information
Date
Sunday 19 May
Start Time
8:20am
Distance
6.5km
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 18 May 5pm
Registration Capacity
500
Entry Fees & Inclusions
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 21st 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 21st, 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
2024 course maps to be released at a later date
Drink Stations
There will be 1 drink station throughout the 6.5km Trail Run at the 1.7km mark.
Please be advised that this will be a self-service refillable drink station. We strongly recommend you participate with a refillable hydration pack/belt.
Water and Sport drink will be provided at the drink station.
*Subject to change in accordance with event COVIDSafe plan and state government guidance
Distance
Description
Whats on offer
Toilet
0
Lorne Fore Shore Start
Water
Yes
3km
Tramway Track
Water
No
6.5km
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 19th May.
A return bus will travel from Lorne back to Apollo Bay after the event.
You will be required to purchase a bus pass ($15 charge) 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
Prize
The winner will receive an official event trophy and prize, 2nd and 3rd place will receive an official event trophy.
