TRAIL EVENTS DON'T HAPPEN WITHOUT PARTNERS. YOU MAY KNOW THEM AS 'SPONSORS'. BUT WE PREFER PARTNERS - THEY'RE NOT JUST FLIPPING A FEW PRIZES OUR WAY AND CROSSING THEIR FINGERS. NOPE, THEY GET THEIR FEET DIRTY WITH US, BECAUSE THEY LOVE THE SINGLE TRACK LIFE AS MUCH AS WE DO.
THEY ARE DUE OUR THANKS AND WE RECKON, IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN THE MARKET FOR WHAT THEY OFFER, SHOW SOME ROUNDABOUTS AND CHECK THEM OUT. AFTER ALL, WE ONLY PARTNER UP WITH THE BEST...
GOTU’s naming rights partner in trail goodness is Inov-8 - a footwear and clothing brand specialising in outdoor and performance sports. originally from the United Kingdom with a pedigree in the rigours of fellrunning (thing big mountains, technical climbs and rocky descents, Inov-8 is known for its innovative approach to designing and manufacturing products for trail running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. In Australia, Inov8 is distributed by the legends at Endurance Edge, Tegz and kel, who also lead the charge of the shorts brigade via T8. https://enduranceedge.com.au/ // https://www.facebook.com/INOV8australia/
Runly is an awesome brand of running cargo kit with a great background story, created by the inspirational Robbie. As someone with multiple life-threatening medical conditions, Robbie needed a way to carry medication on runs without slowing him down. An initial concept made for himself ended up in 150 Runly Vests and they completely sold out within a month. What Robbie discovered was that people needed a more efficient and safe way of carrying their essentials whether it's a phone, gels, keys, or, y’know, lifesaving medication. And Runly was born, right here in Australia. And Robbie knows the score - he’s a trail runner too! And we love having him and Runly on deck for Great Ocean Trail Ultra. Runly is for these kinda runs!
SPECIAL PARTNER OFFER 30% discount! head to Runly website and use the promo code GOTU30 which will give you a smashing 30% off gear.
We're super excited to have Tailwind on board as our hydration sponsor. A new force in the endurance scene, Tailwind’s potent energy and electrolytes are all you need to go all day on trail. No juggling gels, pills, or chews—just pour, shake, and go. Most drinks require you to supplement calories and don’t contain anywhere near the electrolytes needed to replace what you sweat out. Tailwind’s fuel can meet your complete calorie needs, and sipping it regularly gives you steady energy all day. Tailwind also has a full complement of electrolytes that mimic the composition and proportions of sweat, so you don't have to take separate electrolyte pills to make up for what's not in your drink.
Check in to any of the event's hydration stations and you'll get a taste of what Tailwind is all about.
SPECIAL PARTNER OFFER 15% discount! head to Tailwind Nutrition AU and use the promo code TOURTW25 which will give you a smashing 15% off. Only valid until 31 December 2025.
This awesome bunch of people, all volunteers, have invigorated the trail running lifestyle on the Surf Coast. Surf Coast Trail Runners welcomes any runner to their home patch trails extending from the You Yangs outside Geelong, to the Bellarine down to the coast itself. They have formed a passionate community of trailites who love their backyard trails. They support the event via promotion assistance and volunteer pool. And we thank them!
Why not join them: www.facebook.com/groups/sctrs/