Australia's favourite first ultra along the spectacular Great Ocean Road
Other trail races within 200 miles
The Surf Coast Century 100km is widely celebrated as Australia's ideal first ultra, threading through some of the country's most spectacular coastal landscapes along the Great Ocean Road. Four distinct legs carry runners from Anglesea Main Beach to Torquay along clifftop singletrack and the legendary sands of Bells Beach, back through the flowing Eumeralla hinterland trails, out to the remote wildflower-lined climbs of Heartbreak Hill and Currawong Falls, and finally home via the iconic Split Point Lighthouse and Urquharts Beach. With just 1,820m of gain over 100km and 7 fully-stocked checkpoints accessible to support crews, this is as runnable and well-supported as a century gets. Relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners can also participate, each covering one of the four legs.
Some ultra experience recommended
Anglesea, VIC, AustraliaSeptember 18, 2027
Surf Coast Century 100km is a loop trail race in Anglesea, VIC, Australia, held on September 18, 2027. The course covers 98.3 km, climbs 1,972 m, and has a 20h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 2 m | — | ||
Point Addis (CP1) Aid Station | 10.0 | 5 m | — | Crew | |
Torquay Surf Beach (CP2) Aid Station | 24.0 | 4 m | 4h45m | Crew | |
Ironbark Basin (CP3) Aid Station | 34.0 | 105 m | — | Crew | |
Anglesea Green (CP4) Aid Station | 49.0 | 2 m | 9h | Crew | |
Distillery Creek (CP5) Aid Station | 69.0 | 17 m | — | Crew | |
Moggs Creek (CP6) Aid Station | 76.0 | 39 m | 14h15m | Crew | |
Aireys Inlet Skate Park (CP7) Aid Station | 85.0 | 30 m | 16h | Crew | |
Urquharts Bluff Beach carpark Checkpoint | 91.0 | 2 m | 17h | ||
Cnr Melba Pde & 12th Ave Checkpoint | 95.0 | 4 m | 18h | ||
Finish Finish | 98.3 | 2 m | 20h |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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No on-site camping at the race venue. Nearby options include YMCA Anglesea Discovery Camp (200m from the finish, ~$85pp/night with bunk accommodation), Great Ocean Road Holidays holiday rentals, and Torquay/Anglesea caravan parks (use code EVENTS10 for 10% discount at GORCAPA-managed parks). Late checkout (4pm) is offered to race entrants via Great Ocean Road Holidays.
Victoria's Surf Coast in September can shift rapidly from warm sunshine to cold, wet and windy conditions. Mandatory gear includes a waterproof jacket.
Night sections after sunset (approx 6:12pm) can be cold and wet. Runners on course after dark must carry a head torch; mid-pack and back-of-pack runners will run significant sections in darkness.
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