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

Pre Run Check In

Friday, 25th October @Mechanics Hall
4:30pm to 6.30pm

The pre-run check in and briefing will be held in the Mechanics Hall on Friday.
Runners will be able to check in and collect their numbers, etc, and also hand in drop bags, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.

Race Briefing (Mandatory)

Friday, 25th October @Mechanics Hall
6.30pm - 7.30pm
This is compulsory for all runners and failure to attend will result in disqualification. 

Run Day Check In

Saturday 26th October
4.30am to 4:59am
Apollo Bay Hotel (Out Front)

Runners must assemble before the run start on Saturday from 4:30am. All runners must be present at the start by 4.50am.  No drop bags can be taken at this time apart from your finish-line bag. Meeting Place TBC.

Race Start - 100km solo and teams

Saturday 26th, 5am
Apollo Bay Foreshore (opposite Hotel)

Race Start - 45km

Saturday26th , 10am
Johanna Beach Car Park - far southern end

Race Finish

Saturday 26th  @ 12 Apostles Visitor Centre

  • First 45km runner approx from 1pm (3+ hours - new course)

  • First 100km runner approx 2.30pm (course record 9hr 28min 10sec, Blake Hose, Victoria)

  • BOP (back of pack) 45km approx 8 hours

  • BOP (back of pack) 100km approx 18-19 hours

  • 1am cut off (20 hours)

Presentations

Previously there has been a breakfast organised for for presentations in the morning after the run in Port Campbell. This will no longer take place at this stage, due to an insufficient carrying capacity at appropriate venues in Port Campbell. We are looking to an alternative for those who can make it in Apollo Bay for Sunday lunch. Stay tuned.

Sunday 26th, 12.30pm
Lunch in Apollo Bay
Venue TBC

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EVENT BUS SCHEDULE

Organisers will be providing a LIMITED bus service, primarily as an added service to competitors, 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.

SATURDAY 8AM: TWELVE APOSTLES VISITOR CENTRE to JOHANNA BEACH (45km START ONLY)

This is for 45km runners who don’t have their own support drivers. They will park at the Twelve Apostles Visitor Information Centre (VIC). 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 VIC where your car is. You can then drive to wherever your accommodation is (Port Campbell is closest 15 mins, or Apollo Bay 1 hour 30 min. Drive carefully!)

SUNDAY 10AM: PORT CAMPBELL to APOLLO BAY 
(100KM runners)

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.