- Event Information
- Entry Fee & Inclusions
- Race Pack Distribution
- Course Map
- Drink Stations
- Prize Money
- Race Day Bus Information
Event Information
| Date | Sunday 23 August |
| Distance | 44km |
| Start Time | 8:00am |
| Cut Off Time | 6 hours and 30 minutes |
| Start Line | Lorne SLSC Car Park, Mount Joy Parade, Lorne |
| Finish Line | Apollo Bay Hotel, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay |
| Age Limit | 18 years on race day |
| Registration Cut Off | Saturday 22 August 5pm |
Entry Fee & Inclusions
| Entry Fee | $145.00 |
INCLUSIONS:
- Race Bib with attached timing chip
- Finishers Medal
- Competitor Gift
Race Pack Distribution
Australian Competitors
- Race Packs are only posted to those who register prior to 11.59pm Monday July 13th and provide an Australian address on their registration.If for any reason your Race Pack does not arrive, a replacement pack can be collected from the Race Week Office.Please note, if you register after 11:59pm Monday July 13th, you will be required to collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office, please ensure nomination of either Lorne or Apollo Bay Race Week Offices, upon registration.
International Competitors
All international competitors are required to collect their packs 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, as the official course is measured to exactly 44km.
Drink Stations
There will be 12 drink stations throughout the Great Ocean Road Marathon Course.
Water will be provided on course as well as Science in Sport Drink. You may also choose to carry your own sports drinks/gels with you. Please discard this rubbish at the bins provided at the drink stations.
FULL MARATHON DRINK STATION LOCATIONS
| Distance | Items Provided |
| Start Line | Water |
| 2.5km | Water |
| 5km | Water |
| 10.7km | Water/Science in Sport |
| 15.4km | Water/Science in Sport |
| 21.8km | Water |
| 26.6km | Water |
| 31.1km | Water/Science in Sport/Jelly Beans |
| 36.2km | Water/Science in Sport/Jelly Beans |
| 39.4km | Water/Science in Sport/Jelly Beans |
| 43.1km | Water/Science in Sport/Jelly Beans |
| Finish Line | Water/Science in Sport/Bananas |
Prize Money
| PLACE | MALE | FEMALE |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| SECOND | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| THIRD | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| FOURTH | $600 | $600 |
| FIFTH | $400 | $400 |
PLEASE NOTE:
- All amounts are in AUD.
- Foreign Athletes will be subject to Withholding Tax but can claim back if agreements exist between Australia and their country of residence.
Race Day Bus Information
A shuttle bus service will run from Apollo Bay to Lorne to get Marathon runners to the start line on Sunday 23rd August
Return buses will travel from Apollo Bay back to Lorne after the event.
You will be required to purchase a bus pass ($15.00 charge) to enable you on these buses. This must be purchased during the online event registration process.
Marathon 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 Marathon/Ultra Marathon runners. Exact locations will be published closer to the event.
| 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 from Apollo Bay (depart from approximately 12pm onwards)
| Apollo Bay (Thompson St) to Skenes Creek |
| Apollo Bay (Thompson St) to Kennett River |
| Apollo Bay (Thompson St) to Wye River |
| Apollo Bay (Thompson St) to Lorne |
