Entry Details

Race Date

Saturday 26 October 2024
NOTE: registration / bib pick up and race briefing is on Friday 25th October
Subsequent events will be held on approximately the same date each year dependent on the tides and pending approval by Parks Victoria.

Run Entry

Entries will be capped at 250 overall registrations for the 100km distance including a maximum of 30 teams (a team counting as one registration) and will be filled on a first received basis. Once entries are full a waitlist will be generated.

Entries will be capped at 100 runners for the 45km.

​Receipt of entry does not guarantee inclusion in the run.

Volunteers from the previous year’s event are offered pre-entry the day before general entries open, in recognition of their contribution (along with one free entry into one other Tour de Trails event in thanks). Runners who have finished 3 or more years can also pre-enter. 

Team-Relay Runners

  • All solo runner rules apply to relay runners.

  • Relay runners can only change over at the Johanna Beach Checkpoint (CP3).

  • Both relay runners must carry the mandatory gear. If the gear is to be shared, the second runner cannot leave Johanna CP until their gear is checked off by a checkpoint volunteer.

  • Relay runners are responsible for their own transport to and from the change over (i.e. given there’s two of you not running at the same time, a car share/swap seems the logical transport logistic here, rather than relying on our bus system)

  • Relay runners can utilise the drop bag system but they must be lodged at the pre-race briefing on the Friday as per the solo runners.

  • All checkpoint cut-offs are the same as for solo runners.

Entry Fees

100 Kilometre Solo           $455 (includes GST 10% and Race Register fee 7% - i.e. 17% of funds is external to covering race production costs)

55/45 Team (per Team)    $525 (includes GST 10% and Race Register fee 7% - i.e. 17% of funds is external to covering race production costs)

45km Ultra Marathon   $255 (includes GST 10% and Race Register fee 7% - i.e. 17% of funds is external to covering race production costs)

All runners receive full support across the course, including professional first aid services from Endurance Medical Services. Solo 100km finishers receive a commemorative GOTU buckle. Relay runners receive a GOTU medal each.​ 45km receive a GOTU Medal.

ANOTHER NOTE ON ENTRY FEES: - we agree - the prices of these things stings the eyes and the pocket somewhat these days, however the costs of staging these kinds of events has increased significantly (as everything else has) in recent years due to all ‘the stuff’. Plus there’s that 17% that goes directly to government and Race Roster. We like to think we have still maintained some decency in that our fees are in the same ballpark compared to other similar distance / style events (but with more hugs on offer):

Surf Coast Century: $442 for 100km / $542 for team 100km / $314 for 50km
UTA: $485 for 100km / $325 for 50km
Buffalo Stampede: $379-$420 for 100km / $420-$449 for team 100km / $189-$209 for 42km

Our hugs, of course, you can’t put a value on.

Refund Policy / Cancellation of Entry (see full Cancellation policy)

Entries can be cancelled up to COB, 15 September 2024 with a full refund offered (less $50 admin costs). Thereafter there will be no refund possible as race funds will have been committed. It is a condition of entry that you accept and agree to the refund / cancellation terms. However, if there is a wait list and your entry is taken up by another, we will refund less admin fee.

Transfer of Entries to Future? Nope

Entries are not transferrable to a future event i.e. cannot be held over to the following year/s.

Qualification

This is a serious ultra marathon requiring a high level of fitness and experience. The run organisers reserve the right to refuse entry.

In the registration process we will ask you to supply some level of information that outlines your general experience undertaking endurance based activities in wilderness based settings. It doesn't have to be competitive or within the confines of an organised event - but we may ask for proof (i.e. GPX file, Strava link etc) of your efforts and/or enquire as to your training plans.

Ordinarily entrants should have completed a trail ultra (43km+) in the 12 months prior to the run date, but we are happy to consider any relevant experience that entails an endurance effort in trail or nature based settings (doesn't need to be an event).

In the absence of a suitable trail ultra the applicant must submit details of other relevant run history for consideration.

Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

While the vast majority of the GOW course is runnable, entrants should be aware of the relatively tight cut-offs at checkpoints that will be enforced. If you are uncertain about your suitability for the GOW100s please email before the entries open either of the RDs chris@tourdetrails.com or andy@oscars100.com.au.

Should we decide you do not have the required experience or background to take on the 100km we will offer a full refund and/or encourage you to enter the 45km event if places are available, as it has a lower level of requirement.

Waitlist

Entries received after the field is full will be placed on a waitlist unless they request to be removed. The waitlist will be in order of entries received. When a runner withdraws the first entrant on the waitlist will be sent an email offer to enter. They will be given 2 business days to respond before the offer closes and moves to the next entrant on the waitlist. ​

Ambulance

The ambulance is not a free service in Victoria. You should ensure you have ambulance cover either by joining through your health fund or with suitable travel insurance. 

The ambulance is not a free service in Victoria. You should ensure you have ambulance cover either by joining through your health fund or with suitable travel insurance. 

If the medical team feel you need an ambulance it will be called and you will be responsible for any costs incurred. A simple broken ankle where you may require an air-ambulance evacuation could cost you (tens of) thousands of dollars! SIGN UP NOW: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au

Insurance

The event has public liability insurance, but this does not cover personal accident or injury for runners. You should have your own personal accident insurance. An easy way to do this is to take out travel insurance and this also protects any losses due to delayed or cancelled travel or medical expenses. If you don't already have it you should consider income protection insurance to cover any costs you may incur due time off work due to injuries sustained whilst participating in the event. International participants should ensure that their travel insurance provides cover for participation in trail running events.