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Rapid Ascent Event Manager: Sam Maffett 0400 001 786. Race Director: John Jacoby 0408 035 261
There are 100 reasons to savour the 2022 Surf Coast Century. The 100km and 50km Ultra Marathons are spectacular, taking in a memorable course that features beaches, wildflowers, waterfalls and the Surf Coast Walk. The opportunity to connect with fellow competitors and connect with the stunning natural environment is a main attraction of the Surf Coast Century. I hope you’re able to soak it all Whetherup. you’re a solo entrant, a relay team member, or part of someone’s passionate support crew – you all play a role in adding to the incredible buzz this event brings. Well done to organiser Rapid Ascent for producing yet another superb event and for celebrating the 11th edition of the Surf Coast Century. Surf Coast Shire Council is delighted to provide funding for it through our Event Grants Program. It’s an eventful weekend locally. You can check out the Angair Wildflower and Art Weekend in Anglesea, held across two days. A recovery option for Sunday is the popular Torquay Cowrie Market on The Esplanade, packed with local produce, creative talent and treasures.
Welcome from The Mayor
But the secret ingredient that truly makes the Surf Coast Century memorable are the people – you guys – and the enthusiasm and camaraderie that you bring to the day. As runners, teammates, support crews or spectators we encourage you to GO WILD with your encouragement and help each other achieve your goals. So get out there and go wild - that’s what it’s all about.
With the Surf Coast events calendar springing into action this September and beyond, I encourage you to stay up-to-date with the latest event news at surfcoastevents.com.au. It’s a great way to discover your next Surf Coast adventure. Wishing competitors all the best.
Cr Libby Stapleton Mayor, Surf Coast Shire Council
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Running 100km or 50km as a solo, or a leg in a relay team, is no easy undertaking. It’s a long way, with discomfort, hardship and tiredness all assured on the day. But the greater the challenge = the bigger the reward. We guarantee that by making it to the finish line (or at least having a good attempt at it) then all your pain and sacrifices will be forgotten and you’ll be riding high on a wave of euphoria soon afterwards. Do all this on a spectacular course that leads you through wildflower hinterland, along clifftop trails and down remote sandy beaches and this will be a day you’ll never forget.
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Welcome to the 2022 Surf Coast Century!
• Bethany kids entertainment area
Friday 16th September
• RACE FINISH line for the 100km, 50km races (the start line is on the Anglesea Main Beach approx. 1km away)
3:00pm – 7:30pm Competitor Registration @ Anglesea Green (next to the Anglesea Bowls Club) 6:00pm Elite Athlete Q&A @ Anglesea Green (in the expo area)
• Medical assistance station
8:30am - 9:00am Registration for the Bethany Kids’ Run @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving CLub 9:00am RUN START for the 2.5km Bethany Kids’ Run near the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club 9:45am ‘The Boat Ramp Battle’ @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club 10:00am
EVENT CENTRE
Facilities / Activities at Event Centre
• The shopping area over the Great Ocean Road - short term parking only
6:30am - 6:45am Late Registration for 100km runners @ Anglesea Green 7:00am RACE START 100km solo and team runners @ Anglesea Main Beach
12:00pm – 6:00pm Event Expo open including live music, food, massage and other entertainment 12:45pm Winning 50KM RUNNER expected to finish 2:15pm Winning 100KM RELAY TEAM expected to finish 3:30pm Winning 100KM SOLO RUNNER expected to finish 7:00pm 12hr finish time - 1lt stein cut off 11:00pm 16hr finish time - 500ml stein cut off Sunday 18th September 3:00am Race course closes 8:00am Celebration Sunday @ Anglesea Main Beach - Yoga, swimming and more! 8:00am – 10:30am Breakfast and war stories at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
6:30pm Welcome to country followed by Competitor Briefing for ALL runners @ Anglesea Green 7:00pm Pasta Night at the Anglesea Hotel Saturday 17th September
RACE PRESENTATIONS Surf Coast Century @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
• Check Point 4, being the 50km point of the 100km course with associated services (eg, race kitchen and bag drop off)
7:15am – 8:15am Late Registration for 50km runners @ Anglesea Green 8:30am RACE START 50km solo runners @ Anglesea Main Beach
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Location: Anglesea Green (located next to Anglesea Bowls Club), Anglesea Victoria. (Located directly opposite the main Anglesea shops on the Great Ocean Road) Car Parking recommendations:
• The side streets off the Great Ocean Road
NOTE: It is illegal to park on YELLOW lines. Please be conscious of local residents & traders by not blocking them in
EVENT SCHEDULE
• The side streets surrounding the area
• Public car parks beside the Anglesea riverbank and near the rivermouth
• Race Registration and Information marquee
• Obey parking restrictions - especially near the tennis club
• Event Expo with event sponsors and exhibitor displays
• Event Bar by Bells Beach Brewing plus other food and coffee
• Music and commentary on the race finish.
• Any pre-ordered items (eg, event t-shirts, merchandise or other mandatory items)
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RECOVERY MARQUEE
Post-race stretch & mobility session. Beyond will also run a 30min session as part of Celebration Sunday. See velcro strap
RED: 100km solo runners
– supported by Beyond Movement & Pro Feet Podiatry
A comprehensive recovery area will be set up in the event expo to help runners overcome the physical feats of their run. The marquee will be manned by our friends at Beyond Movement and Pro Feet Podiatry and will be free for competitors to access and will include: free massages, compression boots, massage guns, yoga mats, an ice bath (please bring own towel), along with taping, podiatry and recovery advice. Tailwind Recovery drink mix will also be available, along with fruit, water and other items.
COMPETITOR IDENTIFICATION
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION (Race Pack Collection)
• Teams: one team member may collect race packs for other team members
• All solo competitors MUST attend registration to collect their race pack (or someone must collect it on your behalf).
• Bag tags for Check Points • Soft Flask (for 50km and 100km solo runners)
3:00pm – 7:30pm, Friday 16th September in the event centre
Number Plates
• Small number plate to be pinned on your backpack facing backwards
• Big number plate to go on the front of your outermost garment
• 7:00am for all 100km runners
YELLOW: 50km solo runners
• Race begins at low-tide with a mass start for solo and leg 1 team runners
Pre-race mobility sessions. Beyond will conduct 3x 15min mobility sessions to help runners overcome your travel lethargy and loosen up your hips, legs and muscles before the race. Sessions will be at 4:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm on Friday 16th - Free to attend, bookings preferred HERE
• 8:30am 50km solo runners
• Timing chip must be attached to your ankle or wrist for the duration of the event.
All races start on the sand at the Anglesea Main Beach, 1km from the Event Centre (allow 15min to walk).
RACE START
• Race number plate • Timing chip on a velcro strap
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• Big number plate to go on the front of your outermost garment
• There is only ONE timing chip per relay team – it is your relay “baton” that must be swapped over to your new runner within the designated checkpoint area.
What you’ll receive at Registration:
*TEAMS will receive a separate number plate for each runner but all number plates will have the same number on the front. It does not matter which specific number plate each team member wears.
• Small number plate to be pinned on your backpack facing backwards BLUE: 100km relay team of 2* GREEN: 100km relay team of 3 or 4*
• Race begins with a mass start and follows Legs 3 and 4 of the 100km course.
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[Previous winners of the concrete Shoe trophy include: David Eadie, Jason Rawlings, Francesco Ciancio, Shona Stephenson, Brendan Davies, Andy Turner, Edward James and Stuart Hughes (twice!)] Race presentations 10:00am Sunday 5th December at the Anglesea SLSC
• Food, coffee from the local vendors – from 8:00am at the SLSC
We will conduct a Welcome to Country ceremony followed by the Race Directors’ briefing on the course and any changes or logistical considerations, weather details + more. All competitors are encouraged to attend.
• Race presentations to conclude the event – at 10:00am in the SLSC
• Recovery station with compression boots, massage guns and yoga mats – 8:00am10:00am at the SLSC
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The Boat Ramp Battle 9:45am Sunday 18th September at the Anglesea SLSC
• Where: at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
Elite Athlete Q & A 6:00pm Friday 16th September in the event expo on the Anglesea Green. Come and hear from some of our top athletes including Thomas Dade, Josh Chugg, and Meghann Bullen talk through their training, race strategy and other aspects. Held immediately prior to the Competitor Briefing
EVENT FUNCTIONS
The Concrete Shoe Trophy is our most prestigious award and from 2021 onwards we’re awarding it to the winner of the light hearted (but very painfull) spectator event called the Boat Ramp Battle:
• ‘The Boat Ramp Battle’ spectacle event – at 9:45am at the SLSC
• When: 9:45am Sunday morning – part of our Celebration Sunday activities and immediately before presentations
• Who: Open only to those who ran 100km solo on Saturday – please come to the boat ramp at 9:30am to let us know you’re game to try. This will be a fun spectacle to watch and we encourage everyone to come down and cheer on contestants.
• Bethany 2.5km kids run – 9:00am at the SLSC (registration from 8:30am)
The official presentations and award ceremony will be conducted upstairs in the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club. Come and congratulate the winners as we read the results and award those most impressive.
Pre Race Pasta Dinner 7:00pm onwards Friday 16th September at the Anglesea Hotel
Celebration Sunday 8:00am - 10:00am Sunday 18th September at the Anglesea SLSC
All event attendees are invited to head to the Anglesea Hotel for a pre-race pasta meal. For $28.50pp you can choose from an extensive menu of pasta dishes that make for ideal carb-loading for race day, as well as meet up with friends and other competitors to share your nerves / excitement / fears… (?!). Walk-ins are allowed but the hotel would greatly prefer if people prebooked by calling 03 5263 1210 beforehand. (The Anglesea Hotel is located at 1 Murch Crescent, directly opposite the shops and event centre).
• Photo fun with the Bethany photo activation
• Group recovery swim / wade – meet at 8:30am on Main Beach
• What: a head-to-head race to complete 3 laps up and down the short + steep SLSC Boat Ramp - to the cheers of the crowd.
Competitor Briefing and Welcome to Country 6:30pm Friday 16th September
• 30min stretch & mobility session conducted by Beyond Movement, designed to help return blood flow and movement to your legs, body and mind. Free to attend, bookings preferred HERE. 8:30am on the SLSC grass
Race day is great but sharing your stories with others afterwards is even better - and that’s what Celebration Sunday is all about. Based out of the magnificent Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and on Main Beach, you’re welcome to grab a coffee + muffin / egg and bacon roll / snack... from the vendors then enjoy the magnificent views from the deck whilst catching up with fellow runners to share your ‘war-stories’ from the race. Full activities include:
DROP BAGS
Intermediary Race Points: CP 1, 3, 5, 7 Items available:
• Hot water and cups so you can make your own tea and instant coffee
2. Write your name and race number on the bag tag(s) and ensure your bag is sealed so nothing can fall out
• Red (CP2) / Green (CP4) / Blue (CP6)
CP5 – 68m (19km) Distillery Creek Picnic Ground – Intermediary race kitchen CP6 – 75km (26km) at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground – Race kitchen CP7 – 84km (35km) Aireys Inlet Skate Park – Intermediary race kitchen.
There will be drums of water and / or a tap with drinking water at these locations. There will be no marshals here and support crews cannot provide any assistance at these locations.
External Assistance
1. Come to the bag drop area in the event expo and collect the appropriate bag tags for your gear:
• Salty chips Race Kitchens: CP 2, 4 and 6. Items available: • all the items available in the intermediary race points - listed above PLUS
• To / from CP4 – 48km point at Anglesea Green (or drop them off on race morning yourself)
• To / from CP6 – 75km (27km) at Moggs Creek Support crews / team mates can also take bags to any check points (CP1 – CP7) to give to runners directly.
• Boiled potatoes with butter and salt
Competitors can only receive assistance from support crew and/or team mates within the designated Check Point area at any of the locations (CP1 to CP7 but not including CP3A and CP4A). Support may NOT be provided anywhere else.
Drop bag procedure:
Unmanned water points: CP 3A and 4A
Food and drinks will be available at each of the following checkpoints on the 100km and 50km courses in (brackets):
Drop bags can be transported from the event centre on the Anglesea Green to the following Check Points and back:
• Risotto • Veggie and noodle soup
CP4 – 48km at Anglesea Lions Park – Race kitchen CP4A – 58km (9km) at the junction of Loves Track and the Distillery Creek Road. Unmanned water point only.
NOTE: NO cups provided, just large water containers for you to refill your own vessels.
• CLIF Bars • Sandwiches – sweet and savory
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• Bananas • Fruit cake and/or honey and oat slice
• Snakes and lollies
• Savoy biscuits (salty)
• Two minute noodles
• To / from CP2 – 21km point at Torquay Surf Beach
3. Put your labeled bags in the appropriate cordoned off drop bag enclosure in the Event Centre on Friday during registration between 4:00pm – 7:30pm
• Tailwind Nutrition - premixed to their recommended strength or powder so you can mix your own
CP1 – 10km Point Addis car park – Intermediary race point CP2 – 21km at Torquay Surf Beach (Rotary Rotunda) – Race kitchen CP3 – 31km Ironbark Basin picnic area – Intermediary race point CP3A – 40km Eumeralla Scout Camp between Centre Rd & Browns Rd. Unmanned water point only.
• Bags will be transported BACK to Anglesea Green (near Finish Line) during the course of the event. Support crews may also collect your bags from Check Points or Finish Line on your behalf.
• Bags will be laid out in number order at each Check Point.
• Bags must be closed, max 10kg, no bigger than 50cm x 50cm (We recommend those blue, supermarket cooler bags that zip shut. Plastic boxes will not be accepted).
NOTE: • Bags will NOT be transferred between CP’s (ie, not from CP2 to CP6).
12HR PACE GROUP FOR 100KM RUNNERS
David Eadie will be pacing himself around the 100km course in 11.55 hrs and encourages runners to join him to achieve a sub 12 hr finish (and earn a large stein). David is a coaching ambassador of the event (he won it in 2014) and is renowned for his even pacing strategy and racing experience over many years. If you join David’s pace group you can expect a very relaxed early pace, lots of strategic walking (including all the major hills), a maximum of 5 mins at each aid stations, some laughs and most importantly a fun day out. Often a small group of runners can work together to motivate each other and lift the spirts of those having a little flat patch. Anyone can join David’s page group - simply find him at the start line or along the course and keep running with him. His planned splits around the course are: Leg 1, 21km: 2.10 Hrs // Leg 2, 27km: 3.05 Hrs // Leg 3, 27km: 3.40 Hrs // Leg 4, 24km: 3.00 Hrs
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Leg finish point: CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda Check Points: An intermediary race kitchen at CP1 (10km)
• FLUORO PINK or RED PLASTIC surveyor’s tape and reflective tags (tied to trees or bushes)
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• ‘wrong way’ is indicated by RED and WHITE barrier tape across a track / road at ground level. Do NOT cross red and white tape.
100km Start Procedure: All 100km solo and leg 1 team runners start together on Anglesea Main Beach facing west and complete a 4km loop going up past the Surf Life Saving Club, along Surf Coast Walk to Point Roadknight and back along the beach past the start. After crossing the rivermouth runners continue on the Surf Coast Walk and onwards to Torquay.
Distance: 21km Elevation gain / loss: 105m
Leg start point: Race Start (Anglesea Main Beach)
Tailwind Leg 2: 21km – 48km (100km runners only)
Detour contingency: Depending on swell and beach conditions on race day runners may be detoured onto the cliff top tracks between “Steps/Boobs” stairs (~17km pt) and the north side of Rocky Pt (~20km pt). This detour may be activated during the event if the waves are high so earlier runners may stay on the beach whilst later runners may take the detour, but both routes are the same length. Detours will be clearly marked with blue arrows.
COURSE DESCRIPTION - SUMMARY
A more detailed explanation of each leg is published on the event website Course Description page.
• RED and/or ORANGE ARROWS (pegged into the ground and fixed to trees or bushes)
Note: runners must stop and wash the soles of your shoes at the 3 x PC Wash locations on Leg 2. This is a mandatory shoe hygiene procedure to assist in the control of ‘Die Back’ or Phytophthora. Please use the Parks Victoria provided wash station.
We strongly encourage all runners (and support crews) to set up your telephone with the free mapping app ‘Maps. ME’ or ‘GuruMaps’ and import the course GPS file so you can easily refer to it if you are concerned about following the track or becoming lost. Instructions for how to set up your phone with the maps: https://tinyurl.com/2p9nurhp
Cut off: all runners must have departed CP2 by 10:45am
Course GPS file and FREE mapping app
Terrain style: Along the beach and inter tidal zone with some technical terrain over reefs and rocks. It is predominantly flat from start to finish. You WILL get wet and should expect to cross a couple of pools up to kneewaist deep.
Terrain style: A mixture of gravel footpaths and narrow single track through the bush. Whilst not exactly hilly, this section is best described as undulating.
Distance: 27km Elevation gain / loss: 520m / 520m
The course will be marked with:
Cliff danger advice: Sections of Leg 1 go below the steep, vertical cliffs. To maximise your safety when below the cliffs runners are advised to: stay well away from the base of the cliffs, keep moving and not linger in the danger area, alert other runners and Race Management if you see any rock-fall activity.
Leg start point: CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda Leg finish point: CP4 at Anglesea Green Check Points: An intermediary race kitchen at CP3 (31km pt), and an unmanned water station CP3A (40km pt).
Cut off: all runners must have departed CP4 by 3:45pm
Great Ocean Road Real Estate Leg 1: 0km – 21km (100km runners only)
It is up to the runner to KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AND FOLLOW THE COURSE MARKINGS as described below.
• In the DARK: Sections of the course will also be marked with SILVER and / or RED reflective tape tied to trees, as well as (infrequent) reflective arrows.
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Terrain style: A mixture of 2WD, 4WD and single tracks through more remote sections of the coastal bushland (with extensive wildflowers all around). This is the hilliest leg of the race and the crux of the course. Leg start point: CP4 at Anglesea Green Leg finish point: CP6 at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground Check Points: Unmanned water point CP4A (58km/8km pt) and intermediary race kitchen at CP5 (68km/19km pt)
Cut off: all runners must have departed CP7 by 11:15pm Sunday. The finish line closes at 3:00am Sunday Great Ocean Road (GOR) Bridge: all 100km and 50km runners must go under the GOR bridge at the 83km (34km) mark.
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CLIF Bar Leg 4: 75km – 99km (100km runners) / 27km – 51km (50km runners)
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Terrain style: Another mixture of 2WD, 4WD tracks and single track that returns you to the beach for a stint along the sand to the finish. This has a hilly start but a flat finish.
La Sportiva Leg 3: 48km – 75km (100km runners) / 0km – 27km (50km runners)
50km start procedure: all 50km runners start on the beach facing west, and run 500m down the beach towards the Surf Life Saving Club, and do a U-turn around the flag then come back past the Start Line and on to the gravel footpath on the NORTH side of the Anglesea River to continue on towards CP5 and beyond. 50km runners will go over the Great Ocean Road (not under the bridge) at the 2km pt.
Distance: 24km Elevation gain / loss: 426m / 466m
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Cut off: all runners must have departed CP6 by 9:30pm Great Ocean Road (GOR) Bridge: all 100km runners must go under the GOR bridge at the 48.5km mark. 50km runners ONLY may go over the road.
Leg start point: CP6 at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground Leg finish point: the FINISH LINE at the Anglesea Green, Great Ocean Road Check points: an intermediary race kitchen at CP7 (84km / 35km pt) at Aireys Inlet Skate Park
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Distance: 27km Elevation gain / loss: 760m / 720m
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Flora and fauna information on the course: Keep an eye out for the signs The Friends of the Eastern Otways have set up along the course to explain more about the area you’re running through and/or see if you can spot some of these local species during your run!:
You’re running through a Biodiversity Hotspot! Bluebeard Creeping Bossiaea Waxlip Orchid AngleseaOrchidCaladenia AngleseaOrchidBearded Large Spider Orchid Red Browed Finch Striated Pardalote King Parrot
PC lives in soil and can be transported to new areas on the soles of our running shoes. So here are a few rules to help prevent it’s spread:
The FEO are really pleased to be a part of the Surf Coast Century this year with a number of their members volunteering on the day to help out. They’ve also placed a number of signs out on the course to help showcase some of the rarest and more radical plants and animals you may well see while you run! We hope this enriches your experience and connection to this truly special part of Australia.
• Make sure your shoes are free of dirt before you start your race and wash thoroughly after you finish.
PC is a deadly fungal infection that causes dieback in plants – and runners help it spread! It attacks plant and root systems causing them to die from lack of nutrients and water. This impacts our native fauna who call these areas home and may impact runners by causing popular tracks and areas to be closed.
Information about the course landscape from our environmental partner: The Friends of the Eastern Otways.
• Stay on the tracks! If you leave the track you’re more likely to walk through a diseased area and spread it.
The Surf Coast is without a doubt one of the most picturesque areas in Victoria for trail running, but it also has an incredible number of plants and animals that call it home. A quarter of all the plants in Victoria are found here, with endangered birds and mammals too. It is an important and special environment.
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The Friends of Eastern Otways (FEO) volunteer to look after this region, they remove weeds and plant species that are not supposed to grow here. They also explore and document this amazing biodiversity by placing camera traps throughout the park and seeing what shows up to have their photo taken!
What can you do to help protect the local environment: Treat Phytophthora Cinnamomi seriously!! (PC or better known as Cinnamon Fungus or dieback).
• Where available, use shoe cleaning stations – they are there for a reason! Or keep a hand spray bottle with a mix of methylated spirits and water in your car and spray your shoes before / after each run.
• Don’t remove plants or soil from parks – not only does it help spread the fungus but it’s also against the law!
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The RACE MAP App allows runners share their position in real time so support crews and team members can watch your progress. Spectators can watch by downloading the Racemap ap as explained below or on a web browser HERE: https://tinyurl.com/43e9y33p
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Athlete Tracking
Instructions for runners and spectators (follow steps in sequence to register as a runner):
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right after ~8km onto Point Addis Rd, just before the Bells Beach turn off and drive to the road end.
Where: Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda, at the southern end of Surf Beach Drive
Where: Start line on Anglesea Main Beach, beside the river mouth.
• 8:30am for 50km race start
What: Leg end, team change point and race kitchen
Expected times: • first runner: 9:10am // mid field runner: 10:35am // last runner: 1:00pm Cut off: n/a Toilets: No Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right after ~8km onto Point Addis Rd, just before the Bells Beach turn off. The picnic area is approx. 500m in on the left. From Torquay, drive towards Jan Juc on the Surf Coast Highway and keep going, turn left at the roundabout onto the Anglesea Road and then turn left onto Point Addis Road. The picnic area is approx. 500m in on the left.
There are numerous opportunities and locations for support crews and team mates to see your runners, principally at each checkpoint as described below, but also at many other additional points.
Parking: Car park at the end of the Pt Addis Rd, or park on the road verge. Limited parking.
Time: • 7:00am for 100km race start, then 20-40mins later when they return past at 4km point.
DESIGNATED SUPPORT AND VIEWING AREAS:
Parking: Small car park at the picnic area, or park on the Point Addis Rd verge. Please park well off the road
Where: Point Addis car park
Where: Ironbark Basin Picnic Area
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CP1 – 10km (100km runners)
Expected times • first runner: 8:25am • mid field runner: 9:25am • last runner: 10:45am Cut off: all runners must have departed CP2 by 10:45am Toilets: Yes Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right at the roundabout to Torquay. Follow this through Jan Juc and then turn right at the roundabout onto Bell St near the car wash, turn right again opposite the car wash and follow the road to the end – you’ll see the Rotary Rotunda behind the Torquay Surf Club.
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NO DOGS are permitted at any checkpoint please.
CP2 – 21km (100km runners)
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point Expected times: • first runner: 7:40am // mid field runner: 8:15am // last runner: 9:00am Cut off: n/a Toilets: Yes, 200m from the car park
Parking: Car parking available on the grass beside Surf Beach Drive, Bell St and around Pt Danger.
CP3 – 31km (100km runners)
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
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What: Leg end, team change point and race kitchen
Cut off: All runners must have departed CP4 by 3:45pm
Where: Distillery Creek Picnic Ground, Bambra Rd
Where: Anglesea Green (Event Expo area)
• mid field: 4:00pm (12:00pm)
Toilets: Yes Driving directions: On the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, adjacent to the Bowls Club (same location as event expo/finish line. Parking: in the shopping area or surrounding streets near the caravan park.
CP4 – 48km (100km and start of 50km)
Toilets: Yes CP5 Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town on the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Drive past the ’top shops’ in Aireys Inlet and down the hill then turn right onto Bambra Road. Follow this 2.4km along the valley and then turn left onto Bambra Rd and 400m later turn left into the picnic area and CP.
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
• 100km (50km): first runner: 12:30pm (10:35am)
• last: 9:30pm (1:45pm) Cut off: All runners must have departed CP6 by 9:30pm
Cut off: n/a
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Toilets: Yes Access limitation: We ask that only one car per runner visits this CP due to limited parking.
CP6 – 75km (100km) 27km (50km)
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town on the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Keep going through Aireys Inlet and continue 2.5km past the bridge over the Inlet and then turn right onto Old Coach Rd. Turn almost immediately left and follow Old Neuk Rd through the bushland houses and then turn left at the T intersection 600m later, signposted Moggs Creek Picnic Area. Follow this dirt road a further 800m to the picnic area at the end.
Parking: Access to this CP is limited to one car per runner. There is a small car park at the CP otherwise park on the along Boyd Ave and be willing to walk up to 1km to the CP. Please park sensibly so you do not block access for others.
• first runner: 10:30am // mid field runner: 1:00pm // last runner: 3:45pm
Expected times:
Where: Moggs Creek Picnic Area, end of Boyd Ave
CP5 – 68km (100km) 19km (50km)
Expected times:
Expected times: • 100km (50km): first runner: 12:00pm (10:00am) // mid field: 3:00pm (11:00am) // last: 8:00pm (12:30pm)
Parking: A small car park at the picnic area, or park in the picnic areas on the right hand side of Bambra Rd.
• Aireys Inlet lighthouse and along the cliff top walk, 86km/37km point
• Urquhart Bluff Beach car park, 93km/44km point.
Where: Aireys Inlet Skate park, opposite the ‘bottom shops’ in Aireys Inlet
Race Finish – 100km and 50km
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Cut off: all runners must have finished by 3:00am
• Coogoorah Park in Anglesea, 50km point 50km course and second half of the 100km course:
• Moggs Creek foot bridge, 79km/30km point
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Cut off: all runners must have departed CP7 by 11:15pm
• Crossing Distillery Creek Rd behind Aireys Inlet, 58km/9km point
Expected times:
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Toilets: Yes Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town on the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne.
Additional locations for spectating There are numerous additional locations that spectators can see runners outside of these listed CPs.
100km course:
Where: Anglesea Green (Event Expo area)
• Jan Juc beach and car park, 19km and 22km points (they come past here twice)
Parking: Beside skate park with additional space further along Inlet Cres and in front of the ‘bottom shops’.
• 100km (50km): first runner: 1:10pm (11:15am) // mid field: 5:10pm (1:10pm) // last: 11:15pm (4:00pm)
Drive past the ’top shops’ in Aireys Inlet and down the hill. The CP is on the left hand side opposite the shops. If coming from CP6 then drive back out to the Great Ocean Road and turn left, cross back over the inlet bridge and the CP is on the right opposite the shops.
Expected times • 100km (50km): first runner: 2:10pm (12:20pm) // mid field: 6:30pm (2:45pm) // last: 3:00am (7:00pm)
• Bells Beach, 15km point on their way to Torquay and 27km point on their way back (they come past here twice)
• The end of Harvey Street on Mt Ingoldsby in Anglesea, 53km/5km point
Page 21 Get a taste of what it’s like to participate in an event on the stunning Surf Coast! Explore the trails, take in the views, connect with your tribe and smash a goal in our natural playground. What’s your next Surf Coast event??? Get Amongst it!! Spectators welcome
KIDS
RUN The popular Kids Run is back again for 2022, giving our little champions a chance to be part of the fun of event weekend – sponsored by our charity partner Bethany Community Support and held as part of our Celebration Sunday activities. The kids run is held immediately before the presentations its a great kick start to Sunday morning. When: 9:00am, Sunday 18th September Where: Start / Finish on Main Beach - just below the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club Who: Designed for kids 4 -12 years old Distance: 2.5km on a well-marked course – untimed! How: • $10 for one child or $16 for two. Entry, includes finishers ribbon, sweatband, race plate and fruit at the finish • Enter online, or in person at the Registration marquee at the Surf Life Daving Club beforehand on race morning. Echo • 100% Recycled • Soft • Ultralight • Quick Drying • Wicking • Breathable • Movement-Mirroring Stretch • ActiveFresh™ Odour Control • AirVent™ All your Outdoor Research needs are available at the Bogong Equipment store at the expo.
EQUIPMENT Mandatory Gear List (for 100km and 50km competitors) For ALL runners at all times - solo and relay team members: • Race number plate. To be worn on your front, attached to the outermost garment at all times. • First Aid Kit* (minimum contents 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves). • Space blanket* • Whistle* • Mobile phone • 1 x windproof jacket – Goretex or similar waterproof / breathable fabric strongly recommended. • Water container minimum 750ml capacity (may be a water bottle or bladder in a backpack) • A head torch when on the trail after sunset (8:34pm) • Long sleeve thermal top – Polypropylene, wool or similar thermal fabric – not cotton, lycra or any ‘compressions’ garments. To be confirmed if mandatory in race week when weather forecast is known. • *These items are also for sale at Race Registration, or via Merchandise page Recommended Gear List • Long sleeve thermal top (polypropylene, wool or similar). • Additional clothing to match the conditions expected on the day • Beanie or balaclava, thermal gloves and more thermal gear • Spare running shoes and socks after Leg 1 (you WILL get wet feet!) • Water proof bag or snaplock for your mobile phone • Food and additional water / hydration • Hat and sunglasses • Vaseline, Body Glide or other body lubricant, Sports injury tape (like Elastoplast) • A copy of the GPS course route on your phone (info sheet on how to do this is here). HUGE RANGE OF TRAIL RUNNING GEAR, FROM THE BEST seriousbogong.com.auBRANDSGearforadventures374LtBourkeSt,Melbourne
• Relay teams must transfer their timing chip within the designated checkpoint area.
INCLUDING INJURY
• Juniors only – (under 18 on race day) must have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter, must comply with the Under 18 entry requirements as published on the event website and the parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity.
• If the race is canceled or called off after it has started, it is each competitor’s responsibility to get themselves to the start / finish area as soon as you have been notified of the cancellation.
• You must carry the Mandatory Gear as specified in the equipment list. A 30 minute penalty will apply for any (and every) item found missing during any random gear checks and you will not be allowed to continue until the item is replaced. You can expect random gear checks to be made during the race.
CALL THE EVENT DIRECTORS: Sam Maffett 0400 001 786 or John Jacoby 0408 035 26. (These phone num bers are on the BACK of your race bib for reference.)
• If the last cut off is missed, then competitors must make their way via alternative means to the finish line.
Cut off times will be strictly enforced. You must DEPART these locations as follows:
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• Start of Leg 4 – depart CP6 at Moggs Creek by 9:30pm Saturday (Start time + 15h30)
• For teams who do not make the published cut off time, the next team member will be allowed to continue at the published cut off time but will be an unranked competitor.
Cut off procedures
• Races numbers are non-transferable. Times will not be recognised if racing under another entry/name.
• (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity
• Finish line - will close at 3:00am (Start time +20hrs)
• All runners are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent staff members will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final. Protests must be lodged within 30 minutes of the competitor crossing the finish line.
Terms and Conditions: by participating in this event you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as listed on the event website www.SurfCoastCentury.com.au
• During Leg 4 – depart CP7 at the Aireys Inlet Skate Park by 11:15pm Sunday (Start time + 16h15min)
EVENT WITHDRAWAL
• Start of Leg 3 – depart CP4 at Anglesea 3:45pm Saturday (Start time + 8h45m)
• Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.
• Competitors are responsible for the actions of their support crew and may be penalised for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.
• Competitors may only receive external assistance on the course from their support crews and/or team mates within the designated area at Checkpoints 1-7. Competitors may also receive support from race organisers and officials at any additional water points and intermediary Race Kitchens. External support may not be provided anywhere else on the course and this includes the supply of water bottles or food by non competitors.
• Relay teams can only change over at the designated checkpoint locations – after their team mate has arrived.
The following rules apply to the Surf Coast Century 2022 event weekend:
• Support crews and team mates are not permitted to run with or pace runners.
• Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing (at the front).
• One competitor cannot provide assistance in forward progression through physical pushing / pulling / towing / pacing, or the give food or drinks to a competitor in another category except in emergency circumstances.
• Competitors must follow the complete course as marked and directed. Taking shortcuts or using any unfair means of obtaining an advantage over other competitors will result in disqualification. It is the competitor’s re sponsibility to ensure that the correct course is followed.
• Individuals who miss a cut off must miss the next leg but they may re-continue from the following transition area as an unranked runner
RULES
CUT OFF TIMES
• Australian Road Rules apply at all times on all roads, tracks and trails.
• Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.
• Start of Leg 2 – depart CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach by 10:45am Saturday (Start time + 3h45m)
Page 25 EVENT MERCHANDISE FOR SALE! HEADSOCK / BUFF $15 Must-have item from any and all races. EVENT HOODIE $80 Fleecey hoodies with tunnel pocket on the front. Seperate designs for 100km and 50km races. HEADTORCH $29 A small but very bright headtorch bright enough to race with. 300lumens, rechargeable, 3 light strengths + SOS strobe. RUNNING WAIST BELT $15 A comfortable, light weight waist belt that fits all sizes of mobile phone and your keys. RUNNING VISOR $20 I’m an off-road runner. www.RapidAscent.com.au BITUMEN IS BORING SOCKS $25 High performance technical running sock. ‘Half’ length with elasticated midfoot and cuff, guaranteed blister free! BITUMEN IS BORING HOODIE $75 Our generic hoodie with our favourite slogan on the front!. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit $15 Safety Blanket $7 Whistle $7 50KM & SHIRTS100KM$30 High performance technical running shirts made by local manufacturer Indigo Wolf. Seperate 100km and 50km designs. Past year shirts $10 Shirts from previous years’ events will be available for bargain prices.
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