COURSE OVERVIEW

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The marathon course begins in Torquay overlooking Fisherman’s Beach foreshore.

The route initially heads north west (back towards Ocean Grove) before doubling back onto ‘Fisho’s Beach’, passing in front of the boat club and picking up the Surf Coast Walk proper along Torquay promenade.

The course follows the exact route of the Surf Coast Walk all the way to the finish at the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club. It’s worth familiarising yourself with the route prior to running it. The course is non technical and well signposted.

While offering plenty of wild times for experienced trail runners, the course is also perfect for road runners looking to try the trail phenomenon due to the ‘easy’ nature of the trails (and the fact you’re never too far from a latte).

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SOLO MARATHON THE FULL SHEBANG

Marathon runners will start at Torquay and finish at the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club, taking in the entirety of the Surf Coast Walk. You legend, you.

TEAM MARATHON EVENT TOSS WHO GOES FIRST

The teams category has been introduced to allow runners to experience the marathon distance together as a team, but as individuals you only need run half a marathon. PLEASE NOTE: due to the location of the transition, the first half of the run is approx 19.6km, while the second is approx 22.5. Yep, that toss of a coin matters now, doesn’t it!? The first team runner will start at Torquay and finish at Point Addis Car Park at the transition area. The second runner needs to be ready to run well before your partner comes in, and will set off from Point Addis Car Park transition area and finish at the Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club. You will need to be responsible to make your way to the transition area and be ready for your team mate to arrive. There will be a bus travelling from the start line in Torquay to Point Addis at 9am. Seats are limited and must be booked online when entering.

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SURF COAST WALK MAP DOWNLOAD

The Surf Coast Trail Marathon is largely based on - and highlights - the popular Surf Coast Walk, a mostly graded walking trail that follows the stunning coastline between Torquay and Fairhaven.

It’s worth familiarising yourself with the route so when you are running on course you (1) have a general idea of where you need to be going and (2) so you know the Surf Coast Walk signage, which will also get you to the finishline should all our course marking be stolen!

NOTE: this is indicative only and is specifically for the Surf Coast Walk as a tourist walking attraction. The Surf Coast Trail Marathon course proper deviates slightly from this route, especially at the beginning (we do not start from Point Impossible, we start from in front of the Salty Dog Cafe, Fisherman’s Beach, Torquay).

Click HERE or on the image too download a copy of the map. Or visit a Surf Coast Visitor Information Centre at Torquay or Anglesea for more information.

KEY INFORMATION
MARATHON

RACE DATE
Saturday 15th June 2024

DISTANCE
42km

RECORDS
3:35:13 - Tameka Day (2016) / Womens
2:51:17 - Ash Watson (2016) / Mens
2:56:48 - Team Richterson / Teams Overall

START POINT
Salty Dog Cafe, Fisherman’s Beach, Torquay

END POINT
Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven

ENTRY FEE* SOLO
$155 early bird prior midnight 16/02/2024
$175 regular entry 17/02/2024 - 24/05/2024
$195 late entry 25/05/2024 - event day

ENTRY FEE* TEAMS
(2 runners, half distance each)
$190 early bird prior midnight 16/02/2023
$210 regular entry 21/02/2022 - 24/05/2023
$230 late entry 29/05/2022 - event day

START TIME
8.30am
Race brief at start line

CUT-OFF TIME
@20km / Point Addis 12 noon (3.5 hours)
@Finish 3.30pm (7 hours)

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GPX

AID STATIONS & WATER POINTS

There will be three aid stations / water points along the race route:

• Waves Car Park, far end (10km)

• Point Addis Car Park / transition (19.6km)

• Anglesea River Mouth (27.6km / 8km)

• Urquhart’s Beach Car Park (34.5km / 14.9km)

• Finish, Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club (42.2km / 22.6km).

NOTE: THIS IS A CUP-FREE EVENT! There will be no cups supplied at aid stations on course or at the finish, in line with our, the Surf Coast Shire and Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee’s environmental stewardship. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN hydration receptacles – hydropack, hand held bottles, water belt, collapsible cup…

BIB PICK UP

Bibs / race numbers will need to be picked up at registration. Registration sessions will be:

Friday, 14th June 1-7pm 
The Salty Dog Cafe
47 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228

Saturday, 15th June, Start Line, 6am-8am, 
Salty Dog Kiosk, Torquay
or
Pt Addis (Half Marathoners),
9.30am-10.30am

We encourage all to register prior to race day to save lining up. No one likes lining up with all those nerves going on. And it’s winter. Could be brrrrrrisk.

Hats off to you all!

“My first Half Marathon and I loved it. Totally gobsmacked that you arranged a double rainbow for my finish.”

— Foni Williams.