NOTE: THIS IS A CUP-FREE EVENT! There will be no cups supplied at aid stations on course or at the finish, in line with our commitment to environmental stewardship. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN hydration receptacles - hydropack, hand held bottles, water belt, collapsible cup...

EVENT SCHEDULE

Schedule to be confirmed, pending any changes

FRIDAY, 24TH OCTOBER

4:30pm – 6:30pm
Check In / Bib Pick up (all runners)
Mechanics Hall, Apollo Bay
Runners will be able to check in and collect their numbers, ask questions and hand in drop bags.

6:30pm – 7:30pm
Race Briefing (mandatory - 100km runners)
Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall
COMPULSORY for all 100km runners. We will also live stream on GOTU FB.
Voluntary but strongly recommended for 45km runners. 45km runners can pick up their bib at the start line on Saturday but the Friday race briefing is full of great general background.

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER

4:30am
100km solo and teams runners assemble at start line
Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre Car Park
All runners must be present by 4:50am.  
Drop bags can be taken at this time – they MUST be clearly labelled with name, bib number and destination drop zone (Johanna Beach, Princetown or Finish line).

5am
Race Start - 100km solo and teams
Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre Car Park.

8:30am
Bus pick up
Princetown Recreation Reserve
Pick up near camp kitchen. This is for those who have pre-booked &
paid (via registration) a bus to the start of the 45km run, located
at Johanna Beach. Approx arrival time: 9:30am.

9:45am
Race Briefing - 45km
Johanna Beach Car Park, at rotunda on left

10am
Race Start - 45km
Johanna Beach Car Park

1pm – 1am
Race Finish  / EVENT HQ open
Princetown Recreation Reserve, Princetown
First 45km runner approx from 1pm (3+ hours - new course)
First 100km runner approx 2 pm

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER

10am
Bus pick up, Port Campbell – Apollo Bay
Pick up from southern side of Lord Street roundabout on Morris Street.

This is the bus for those who have pre-booked & paid (via registration) a bus back to Apollo Bay. Approx arrival time: 11:45am.

NOTE: Presentations
Recognising that it’s a looong window of finishing times, we will present the podium placers as they cross the line. For this first edition there will be no formal gathering / presentations.

MORE GENERAL EVENT DETAILS CHECK OUT OUR FAQ PAGE CLICK HERE

EVENT BUS SCHEDULE

Organisers will be providing a LIMITED bus service, primarily as an added service to competitors who are not supported by crew, allowing you to compete in the event without the need to use your car, assuming that you are staying in accommodation in Apollo Bay or Port Campbell. NOTE there is a ticketed cost for the bus service payable on entry online.

45km uncrewed runners

  • Drive to Princetown Recreation Reserve (finish location)

  • Catch booked 8.30am bus to the start of the run

  • Run to the finish where you car will be

SATURDAY 25th 8.30AM: PRINCETOWN RECREATION RESERVE to JOHANNA BEACH (45km START ONLY)

This is for 45km runners who don’t have their own support drivers. They will park at the Princetown Recreation Reserve. We will then transport you to the start of your run at Johanna Beach (bus needs to be booked as part of registration at cost). You will then run back to the Princetown Recreation Reserve where your car is. You can then drive to wherever your accommodation is (Port Campbell is closest 20 mins, or Apollo Bay 1 hour 30 min. Drive carefully!).

NOTE: Please bring warm clothes as you will be waiting at Johanna Blue for approx 1 hour prior to starting your run. You can then leave your warm clothes in a drop bag (shopping bag square is best) clearly labelled with your name. They will be returned to Twelve Apostles Finish line.

100km uncrewed runners

  • Drive to Apollo Bay (bib pick up, race briefing, hand over camping gear if staying at finish line post run)

  • Stay overnight Apollo Bay prior to race day

  • Start your run next morning (leaving car in Apollo Bay safely_

  • Run to the finish

  • Catch event supplied (no booking required) shuttle into Port Campbell if have booked yourself regular accommodation OR dropbag your camping gear with event management at bib pick up and book a tent site at the finishline via this website.

  • Catch the pre booked bus from Port Campbell or Princetown Rec Reserve to get back to Apollo Bay and your car on Sunday.

SUNDAY 26th 10AM: PORT CAMPBELL to PRINCETOWN RECREATION RESERVE to APOLLO BAY 

This is for 100km runners who don’t have their own support drivers. You will park at Apollo Bay (the start). Given you need to be at race check in and briefing on the Friday afternoon, you will stay the night at Apollo Bay (own accommodation to be arranged) before starting the run Saturday Morning. Your run finishes at the Twelve Apostles VIC. We will have a mini bus or car to transport you in to Port Campbell where you will need to have arranged accommodation. You will need to book onto the event arranged bus for the Sunday morning to get back to your car in Apollo Bay on Sunday morning.