Surf Coast Century - EVENT PROGRAM - 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Surf Coast Century!

There is nothing like a long run in the wilderness, escaping the pressures of life and spending time with yourself, with friends and with nature. It makes you feel good and ads vigour to your life.

Tap into the enthusiasm of others at checkpoints and around the course and you get an added spring to your step with extra energy to reach the finish line. And finally, combine that with a course offering plenty of variety where no two footsteps are the same - running down beaches, past waterfalls and along cliff top tracks - and you start to feel pretty good about life. All these features and many more are part of the Surf Coast Century and that is why it’s referred to as THE FEEL GOOD ULTRA MARATHON.

We look forward to sharing this perfect day experience with you as part of your 2023 Surf Coast Century. Whether you are running 100km or 50km solo, or part of a relay team achieving goals together, this is a special event and we are sure you’ll have a magical experience on our coastline.

Welcome to the Feel good ultra marathon...

Rapid Ascent

Event Manager: Sam Maffett 0400 001 786. Race Director: John Jacoby 0408 035 261

Welcome from The Mayor

We’re so happy to welcome the Surf Coast Century back in 2023.

We’re all about nature and active lifestyles here on the Surf Coast, so this event is a perfect fit for our region. We love the ‘feel good’ vibe the event brings, with its focus on inclusivity and encouragement.

The 100km and 50km ultra marathons are truly spectacular, taking in stunning coastline, the world-famous Bells Beach, the sheltered forest of the Ironbark Basin and the tranquil Currawong falls.

Spring is a fantastic time to take in the beauty with the wildflowers in bloom, and all sorts of rare Orchids to see. This is nature at its finest and I can’t think of a more picturesque running route.

Well done to Rapid Ascent on the 12th edition of this much-loved event. Surf Coast Shire Council is delighted to provide funding through our Event Grants Program.

To the runners, I have a lot of admiration for all of you. Ultra marathons take incredible physical and mental fortitude. Your determination and perseverance inspires us all and I wish you the very best.

If you or your support crews get the chance to get out and about after the event, there’s plenty happening over the weekend.

The Angair Wildflower and Art Weekend is on in Anglesea and the Rip Curl Grom Search is taking place in Jan Juc, where you can see surfing’s up and coming stars. Then on Sunday, I recommend a wander around the popular Torquay Cowrie Market on the Esplanade.

Find out more about local events at surfcoastevents.com.au.

Cr Liz Pattison Mayor, Surf Coast Shire

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday 15th September

3:00pm – 6:30pm Competitor Registration @ Anglesea Green (next to the Anglesea Bowls Club)

5:30pm Elite Athlete Q&A @ Anglesea Green (in the expo area)

6:00pm Welcome to country followed by Competitor Briefing for ALL runners @ Anglesea Green

6:00pm onwards Pre-race pasta dinner at the Anglesea Hotel

Saturday 16th September

4:30am - 4:45am Late Registration for 100km runners @ Anglesea Green

5:00am RACE START 100km solo and team runners @ Anglesea Main Beach

6:30am – 7:15am Late Registration for 50km runners @ Anglesea Green

7:30am RACE START 50km solo runners @ Anglesea Main Beach

10:00am – 6:00pm Event Expo open including live music, food, massage and other entertainment

11:30am Winning 50KM RUNNER expected to finish

12:15pm Winning 100KM RELAY TEAM expected to finish

1:45pm Winning 100KM SOLO RUNNER expected to finish

5:00pm 12hr finish time - 1lt stein cut off

9:00pm 16hr finish time - 500ml stein cut off

Sunday 17th September

1:00am

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

8:30am - 9:00am Registration for the Meli Kids’ Run @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving CLub

9:00am RUN START for the 2.5km Meli Kids’ Run near the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club

9:45am ‘The Boat Ramp Battle’ @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club

10:00am RACE PRESENTATIONS Surf Coast Century @ Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club

EVENT CENTRE

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 surrounding the area

• The shopping area over the Great Ocean Road - short term parking only

• Public car parks beside the Anglesea riverbank and near the rivermouth

• The side streets off the Great Ocean Road

NOTE: It is illegal to park on YELLOW lines. Be conscious of local residents & traders and don’t block anyone in

• Obey parking restrictions - especially near the tennis club

Facilities / Activities at Event Centre

• RACE FINISH line for the 100km, 50km races (the start line is on the Anglesea Main Beach approx. 1km away)

• Race Registration and Information marquee

• Check Point 4, being the 50km point of the 100km course with associated services (eg, race kitchen and bag drop off)

• An extensive sponsors expo with displays by Bogong, La Sportiva, Outdoor Research, Steigen, Australian Sports Beer, Blackmans Brewery, and others

• Move Beyond recovery station

• A huge range of food options

• Medical assistance station

• Music and commentary on the race finish.

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION (Race Pack Collection)

3:00pm – 6:30pm, Friday 15th September in the event centre

• All solo competitors MUST attend registration to collect their race pack (someone may collect it on your behalf).

• Teams: one team member may collect race packs for other team members

What you’ll receive at Registration:

• Race number plate

• Timing chip on a velcro strap

• Timing chip must be attached to your ankle or wrist for the duration of the event.

• 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.

• Bag tags for Check Points

• Race pack with sponsor info and discounts

• Any pre-ordered items (eg, event t-shirts, merchandise or other mandatory items)

COMPETITOR IDENTIFICATION

Number Plates

RED: 100km solo runners

• Big number plate to go on the front of your outermost garment

• Small number plate to be pinned on your backpack facing backwards

YELLOW: 50km solo runners

• Big number plate to go on the front of your outermost garment

• 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*

*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.

RACE START

All races start on the sand at the Anglesea Main Beach, 1km from the Event Centre (allow 15min to walk).

• 5:00am for all 100km runners

• Race begins at low-tide with a mass start for solo and leg 1 team runners

• 7:30am 50km solo runners

• Race begins with a mass start and follows Legs 3 and 4 of the 100km course.

RECOVERY MARQUEE – 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.

Pre-race mobility sessions. Beyond will conduct 2x 15min mobility sessions to help runners overcome your travel lethargy and loosen up your hips, legs and muscles before the race. Sessions will be 5:00pm and 5:30pm on Friday 16th - Free to attend.

Timing chip on velcro strap

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FREE BEER(S) IN THE EVENT EXPO

Local brewery and event sponsors Blackmans are giving everyone a free beer at the finish line to help you celebrate your achievements. Enjoy a free beverage at the line and then head to one of their venues in Torquay, Grovedale or Ocean Grove to continue celebrations! And…

Australian Sports Beer (another awesome event sponsor) are offering a free 0% alcohol beer to all runners from their expo stand during the event on Friday and Saturday as well. Have a chat to Barry about the added electrolytes and recovery properties in his beers.

EVENT FUNCTIONS

Pre Race Pasta Dinner 6:00pm onwards Friday 15th September at the Anglesea Hotel Meet up with other runners at the Anglesea Hotel for a pre-race pasta meal. For $29.50pp you can choose from an extensive menu of pasta dishes that make for ideal carb-loading for race day. Prebookings greatly preferred by calling 03 5263 1210. (Located opposite the event centre and shops at 1 Murch Crescent).

Elite Athlete Q & A 5:30pm Friday 15th September in the event expo on the Anglesea Green. Come and hear from some of our top athletes through their training, race strategy and other aspects. Held immediately prior to the Competitor Briefing

Competitor Briefing and Welcome to Country 6:00pm Friday 15th September

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.

Celebration Sunday 8:30am - 10:00am Sunday 17th September at the Anglesea SLSC

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 Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and on Main Beach, grab a coffee + muffin / egg and bacon roll... and relax! Activities include:

• Food, coffee from the local vendors – from 8:30am at the SLSC

• Group recovery swim / wade – meet at 8:30am on Main Beach

• 30-45min stretch & mobility session to help return blood flow and movement to your legs, body and mind. Free to attend. 9:00am on the SLSC grass

• Recovery station with compression boots, massage guns and yoga mats: 8:30am - 10:00am

• Meli 2.5km kids run – 9:00am at the SLSC (registration from 8:30am)

• ‘The Boat Ramp Battle’ spectacle event – at 9:45am at the SLSC

• Race presentations to conclude the event – at 10:00am in the SLSC

The Boat Ramp Battle 9:45am Sunday 17th September at the Anglesea SLSC

The Concrete Shoe Trophy is our most prestigious award and from 2021 onwards has been awarded to the winner of the light hearted (but painfull) event called the Boat Ramp Battle:

• When: 9:45am Sunday morning – part of our Celebration Sunday activities and immediately before presentations

• Where: at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club

• 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.

• 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. [Previous winners of the concrete Shoe trophy include: Thomas Dade, David Eadie, Jason Rawlings, Francesco Ciancio, Shona Stephenson, Brendan Davies, Andy Turner, Edward James and Stuart Hughes (twice!)]

Race presentations 10:00am Sunday 17th September at the Anglesea SLSC

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 medals.

ON COURSE NUTRITION & RACE KITCHENS

Food and drinks will be available at each of the following checkpoints on the 100km and 50km courses in (brackets):

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.

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.

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.

NOTE: NO cups provided, just large water containers for you to refill your own vessels.

Intermediary Race Points: CP 1, 3, 5, 7

Items available:

• Tailwind Nutrition - premixed to their recommended strength or powder so you can mix your own

• CLIF Bars

• Sandwiches – sweet and savory

• Bananas

• Fruit cake and/or honey and oat slice

• Snakes and lollies

• Salty chips

Race Kitchens: CP 2, 4 and 6.

Items available:

• all the items available in the intermediary race points - listed above PLUS

• Boiled potatoes with butter and salt

• Savoy biscuits (salty)

• Risotto - CP6 only

• Veggie and noodle soup - CP6 only

• Two minute noodles - CP6 only

• Hot water and cups so you can make your own tea and instant coffee - CP6 only

Unmanned water points: CP 3A and 4A

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

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 BAGS

Drop bags can be transported from the event centre on the Anglesea Green to the following Check Points and back:

• To / from CP2 – 21km point at Torquay Surf Beach

• 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.

Drop bag procedure:

1. Come to the bag drop area in the event expo and collect the appropriate bag tags for your gear:

• Red (CP2) / Green (CP4) / Blue (CP6)

2. Write your name and race number on the bag tag(s) and ensure your bag is sealed so nothing can fall out

3. Put your labeled bags in the appropriate cordoned off drop bag enclosure in the Event Centre on Friday during registration between 3:00pm – 6:30pm

NOTE:

• Bags will NOT be transferred between CP’s (ie, not from CP2 to CP6).

• 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).

• Bags will be laid out in number order at each Check Point.

• 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.

MAPS ON YOUR PHONE WITH CAPRA

We recommend all competitors and supporters have the course on your phone with the new CAPRA maps app – allowing you to double check the route if you have any concerns.

To set up your phone, simply scan this QR code to download CAPRA (or click HERE if viewing online) then follow the prompts to create an account and you’ll find the maps in the app’s ‘Library’. Open the full course map, press the 3 dots menu icon and select ‘save for offline’ and ‘send me alerts’ for full usability.

You can also export a GPX file of the course route from the app to use in other applications.

Could you be a Foster Carer?

Every day at Meli, we receive more referrals for foster care than we have available carers. This means that every night there are children in our local community who do not have a place to call home. You can make a difference.

Find out more about foster care or donate now to support children and families in our region.

Scan the QR code or visit meli.org.au/fosterafuture

Meli – official charity partner of the Surf Coast Century

THE COURSE

Course Markings

It is up to the runner to KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR AND FOLLOW THE COURSE MARKINGS as described below.

The course will be marked with:

• RED and/or ORANGE ARROWS (pegged into the ground and fixed to trees or bushes)

• FLUORO PINK or RED PLASTIC surveyor’s tape and reflective tags (tied to trees or bushes)

• ‘wrong way’ is indicated by RED and WHITE barrier tape across a track / road at ground level. Do NOT cross red and white tape.

• 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.

Course GPS file and FREE mapping app

We strongly encourage all runners (and support crews) to have the course map on your phone using the Capra App - as described on page 8 above.

COURSE DESCRIPTION - SUMMARY

A more detailed explanation and video of each leg is published on the event website Course Description page

Great Ocean Road Real Estate Leg 1: 0km – 21km (100km runners only)

Distance: 21km Elevation gain / loss: 105m CAPRA map link: LEG 1 HERE

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.

Leg start / finish: Race Start (Anglesea Main Beach) / CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda

Check Points: An intermediary race kitchen at CP1 (10km)

Cut off: all runners must have departed CP2 by 8:45am

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.

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.

Two way section: Due to expected tide levels ALL RUNNERS will leave the intertidal zone and go up the stairs at “Steps/Boobs” (~17km pt) and continue along the Surf Coast Walk heading north east to Rocky Pt (~20km pt). This 3km section of the Surf Coast Walk will be two-way with leg 2 runners heading out from CP2, so keep left!

Tailwind Leg 2: 21km – 48km (100km runners only)

Distance: 27km Elevation gain / loss: 520m / 520m CAPRA map link: LEG 2 HERE

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.

Leg start / finish: CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda / 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 1:45pm

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.

La Sportiva Leg 3: 48km – 75km (100km runners) / 0km – 27km (50km runners)

Distance: 27km Elevation gain / loss: 760m / 720m CAPRA map link: LEG 3 HERE

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 / finish: CP4 at Anglesea Green / 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 CP6 by 7:30pm

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.

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.

CLIF Bar Leg 4: 75km – 99km (100km runners) / 27km – 51km (50km runners)

Distance: 24km Elevation gain / loss: 426m / 466m CAPRA map link: LEG 4 HERE

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.

Leg start / finish: CP6 at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground / The FINISH LINE at the Anglesea Green!

Check points: an intermediary race kitchen at CP7 (84km / 35km pt) at Aireys Inlet Skate Park

Cut off: all runners must have departed CP7 by 9:15pm Sunday. The finish line closes at 1:00am Sunday

Great Ocean Road (GOR) Bridge: all 100km and 50km runners come to a bridge at the Great Ocean Road at the 83km (100km runners) or 34km (50km runners) points. You must do the following at this bridge:

• if you arrive at the bridge before 7:00pm you must follow the markings and go under the bridge and continue.

• if you arrive at the bridge after 7:00pm you may cross the river on the pedestrian bridge and then cross over the Great Ocean Road to continue. Take extreme caution to watch for traffic and stay safe.

Information about the course landscape from our environmental partner: The Friends of the Eastern Otways.

You’re running through a Biodiversity Hotspot!

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.

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!

The FEO are pleased to continue their partnership with the Surf Coast Century with a number of their members volunteering on the day to help out. They’ve also shared some terrific environmental notes that are included in the Capra maps ap and have placed signs on the course to help showcase some of the rarest and more radical plants and animals you may well see whilst running! We hope this enriches your experience and connection to this truly special part of Australia.

What can you do to help protect the local environment: Treat Phytophthora Cinnamomi seriously!! (PC or better known as Cinnamon Fungus or dieback).

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.

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:

• Make sure your shoes are free of dirt before you start your race and wash thoroughly after you finish.

• 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.

• Stay on the tracks! If you leave the track you’re more likely to walk through a diseased area and spread it.

• Don’t remove plants or soil from parks – not only does it help spread the fungus but it’s also against the law!

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!:

Bluebeard Creeping Bossiaea Waxlip Orchid Anglesea Caladenia Orchid Anglesea Bearded Orchid Large Spider Orchid

Red Browed Finch Striated Pardalote King Parrot

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Live results and athlete tracking

Live race splits and predicative tracking will be available online so you can monitor the race remotely.

The predictive tracking uses timing splits from each checkpoint and part way along each leg to estimate a runners pace, position and expected time into each checkpoint. (It is an estimate only, do not be alarmed if your runner is slower than the predicted time).

Access live results and predictive tracking HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jtr89

Live event updates

Social Media: Stay up to date during the event on our Social Media channels and #Surfcoastcentury:

Facebook: @RapidAscentUltraRunningEvents Instagram: @rapidascent

Live Event Splits & Results

• Track runners on your mobile using the Race Map ap or on a web browser HERE: https://tinyurl.com/43e9y33p

• Results link – Click HERE http://tinyurl.com/5n8yvf5f

SUPPORT CREWS: Recommended coffee / ice-cream / chocolate stop!

The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is located right beside the race course on the Great Ocean Road and makes for a perfect mid morning coffee stop on your way between Anglesea and Torquay (while your runners are on leg 1 and 2). Stop in for some food, drinks, chocolate or other supplies anytime between 9am and 5pm.

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⟩ 3 day stage race

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⟩ Relay teams and solo runners

⟩ Unifying event camaraderie

Organised by the same team who run The Margaret River Ultra and Run Larapinta

DESIGNATED SUPPORT AND VIEWING AREAS:

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.

NO DOGS are permitted at any checkpoint please.

Race Start 0-4km

Where: Start line on Anglesea Main Beach, beside the river mouth.

Time:

• 5:00am for 100km race start, then 20-40mins later when they return past at 4km point.

• 7:30am for 50km race start

CP1 – 10km (100km runners)

Where: Point Addis car park

What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point

Expected times:

• first runner: 5:40am // mid field runner: 6:15am // last runner: 7:00am

Cut off: n/a

Toilets: Yes, 200m from the car park

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.

Parking: Car park at the end of the Pt Addis Rd, or park on the road verge. Limited parking.

CP2 – 21km (100km runners)

Where: Torquay Surf Beach Rotary Rotunda, at the southern end of Surf Beach Drive

What: Leg end, team change point and race kitchen

Expected times

• first runner: 6:25am

• mid field runner: 7:25am

• last runner: 8:45am

Cut off: all runners must have departed CP2 by 8:45am

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.

Parking: Car parking available on the grass beside Surf Beach Drive, Bell St and around Pt Danger.

CP3 – 31km (100km runners)

Where: Ironbark Basin Picnic Area

What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point

Expected times:

• first runner: 7:10am // mid field runner: 8:35am // last runner: 11:00am

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.

Parking: Small car park at the picnic area, or park on the Point Addis Rd verge. Please park well off the road

Race Start0km and 4km Where: Anglesea main beach. CP110km Point Addis car park

What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point

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Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen

/ last runner: 6:25am / 8:45am CP331km Ironbark Basin picnic area What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point First / last runner: 7:10am / 11:00am CP448km at Anglesea Lions Park (50KM: 1km pt) What: Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen First / last runner: 8:30am / 1:45pm CP568km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground (50KM: 21km pt)

First / last runner: 5:40am / 7:00am CP221km at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club What: Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen First / last runner: 6:25am / 8:45am CP331km Ironbark Basin picnic area What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point

First / last runner: 7:10am / 11:00am CP448km at Anglesea Lions Park (50KM: 1km pt)

What: Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen First / last runner: 8:30am / 1:45pm CP568km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground (50KM: 21km pt)

What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point

What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point

First / last runner: 100km: 10:00am / 6:00pm (50KM: 9:00am)

First / last runner: 100km: 10:00am / 6:00pm (50KM: 9:00am)

CP675km at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground (50KM: 27km pt)

CP675km at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground (50KM: 27km pt)

What: Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen

What: Leg end, team change over and Race Kitchen

First / last runner: 10:30am / 7:30pm (50KM: 9:35am)

First / last runner: 10:30am / 7:30pm (50KM: 9:35am)

CP784km Aireys Inlet Skate Park (50KM: 35km pt)

CP784km Aireys Inlet Skate Park (50KM: 35km pt)

What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point

What: Intermediary Race Kitchen, not a team change over point First / last runner: 11:10am / 9:15pm (50KM: 10:15am) Race Finish100km Anglesea Lions Park (50KM: finish) First / last runner: 12:10pm team & 1:30pm individual / 1:00am last to finish (Sunday). (50KM: 11:20am)

First / last runner: 11:10am / 9:15pm (50KM: 10:15am) Race Finish100km Anglesea Lions Park (50KM: finish)

/ last runner: 12:10pm team & 1:30pm individual / 1:00am last to finish (Sunday). (50KM: 11:20am)

CP4 – 48km (100km and start of 50km)

Where: Anglesea Green (Event Expo area)

What: Leg end, team change point and race kitchen

Expected times:

• first runner: 8:30am // mid field runner: 11:00am // last runner: 1:45pm

Cut off: All runners must have departed CP4 by 1:45pm

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.

CP5 – 68km (100km) 19km (50km)

Where: Distillery Creek Picnic Ground, Bambra Rd

What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point

Expected times:

• 100km (50km): first runner: 10:00am (9:00am) // mid field: 1:00pm (10:00am) // last: 6:00pm (11:30am)

Cut off: n/a

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.

Parking: A small car park at the picnic area, or park in the picnic areas on the right hand side of Bambra Rd.

CP6 – 75km (100km) 27km (50km)

Where: Moggs Creek Picnic Area, end of Boyd Ave

What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen

Expected times:

• 100km (50km): first runner: 10:30am (9:35am)

• mid field: 2:00pm (11:00am)

• last: 7:30pm (12:45pm)

Cut off: All runners must have departed CP6 by 7:30pm

Toilets: Yes

Access limitation: We ask that only one car per runner visits this CP due to limited parking.

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.

CP7 – 84km (100km) 35km (50km)

Where: Aireys Inlet Skate park, opposite the ‘bottom shops’ in Aireys Inlet

What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point

Expected times:

• 100km (50km): first runner: 11:10am (10:15am) // mid field: 3:10pm (12:10pm) // last: 9:15pm (3:00pm)

Cut off: all runners must have departed CP7 by 9:15pm

Toilets: Yes

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. 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.

Parking: Beside skate park with additional space further along Inlet Cres and in front of the ‘bottom shops’.

Race Finish – 100km and 50km

Where: Anglesea Green (Event Expo area)

Expected times

• 100km (50km): first runner: 12:10pm (11:20am) // mid field: 4:30pm (1:45pm) // last: 1:00am (6:00pm)

Cut off: all runners must have finished by 1:00am

Additional locations for spectating

There are numerous additional locations that spectators can see runners outside of these listed CPs. 100km course:

• Bells Beach, 15km point on their way to Torquay and 27km point on their way back (they come past here twice)

• Jan Juc beach and car park, 19km and 22km points (they come past here twice)

• Coogoorah Park in Anglesea, 50km point

50km course and second half of the 100km course:

• The end of Harvey Street on Mt Ingoldsby in Anglesea, 53km/5km point

• Crossing Distillery Creek Rd behind Aireys Inlet, 58km/9km point

• Moggs Creek foot bridge, 79km/30km point

• Aireys Inlet lighthouse and along the cliff top walk, 86km/37km point

• Urquhart Bluff Beach car park, 93km/44km point.

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KIDS RUN

The popular Kids Run is back again for 2023, 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 17th 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).

CUT OFF TIMES

Cut off times will be strictly enforced. You must DEPART these locations as follows:

• Start of Leg 2 – depart CP2 at Torquay Surf Beach by 8:45am Saturday (Start time + 3h45m)

• Start of Leg 3 – depart CP4 at Anglesea 1:45pm Saturday (Start time + 8h45m)

• Start of Leg 4 – depart CP6 at Moggs Creek by 7:30pm Saturday (Start time + 15h30)

• During Leg 4 – depart CP7 at the Aireys Inlet Skate Park by 9:15pm Sunday (Start time + 16h15min)

• Finish line - will close at 1:00am (Start time +20hrs)

means of obtaining an advantage over other competitors will result in disqualification. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the correct course is followed.

• Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing (at the front).

• Races numbers are non-transferable. Times will not be recognised if racing under another entry/name.

• 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.

• 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.

• Australian Road Rules apply at all times on all roads, tracks and trails.

• 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.

• Relay teams can only change over at the designated checkpoint locations – after their team mate has arrived.

• Relay teams must transfer their timing chip within the designated checkpoint area.

• 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.

• Support crews and team mates are not permitted to run with or pace runners.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Make sure you collect all pre-ordered merchandise on Friday or Saturday. LIMITED SALES DURING THE EVENT.

SURF COAST CENTURY

SURF COAST CENTURY EVENT HOODIE $85

Fleecey hoodies with tunnel pocket on the front.

BITUMEN IS BORING HOODIE $75

Our generic hoodie with our favourite slogan on the front!.

BITUMEN IS BORING T-SHIRT $35

Our generic t-shirt with our favourite slogan on the front!.

SURF COAST CENTURY

EVENT T-SHIRT $35

High performance technical running shirts made by local manufacturer.

BITUMEN IS BORING SOCKS $25

High performance technical running sock. ‘Half’ length with elasticated midfoot and cuff, guaranteed blister free!

Past year shirts $5

Shirts from previous years’ events will be available for bargain prices.

RUNNING VISOR $20

HEADSOCK / BUFF $15

Must-have item from any and all races.

RUNNING WAIST BELT $15

A comfortable, light weight waist belt that fits all sizes of mobile phone and your keys.

HEADTORCH $29

A small but very bright headtorch. 300lumens, rechargeable, 3 light strengths + SOS strobe.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

First Aid Kit $15

Safety Blanket $7

Whistle $7

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