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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Road Running and Trail Running covering 14 km to 60 km with up to 880 m D+ in Apollo Bay (Victoria, Australia)

LocationApollo Bay, Victoria, AustraliaShow on map(38.7553° S, 143.6683° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +880 m

Great Ocean Road Running Festival is an endurance sporting event in Apollo Bay, Victoria, AU focused on Road Running and Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra Marathon (60 km) (60 km, +880 m D+), Great Ocean Road Marathon (44 km) (44 km, +640 m D+), Half Marathon (23 km) (23 km, +340 m D+), and 14 km Paradise Run (14 km, +150 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au).

Official website
Great Ocean Road Running Festival in Apollo Bay (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra Marathon (60 km)Road Running60 km+880 m8 m - 378 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Great Ocean Road Marathon (44 km)Road Running44 km+640 m11 m - 280 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon (23 km)Road Running23 km+340 m14 m - 157 mLoop courseRoute & profile
14 km Paradise RunRoad Running14 km+150 m17 m - 80 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
60 km
Elevation gain
+880 m D+
Elevation loss
-880 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 378 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.9 % / 5.2 %
Course format
Loop course
60 km+880 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS38.7553° S, 143.6683° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 378 m above sea level (+880 m D+, -880 m D-)

Peak: 378 m·at 27.5 km·Ø 2.9 %
8 m131 m255 m378 m0 km12 km24 km36 km48 km60 km378 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Ocean Road Running Festival take place?

Great Ocean Road Running Festival takes place in Apollo Bay, Victoria, AU (start area at coordinates 38.7553° S, 143.6683° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Great Ocean Road Running Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra Marathon (60 km) (60 km, +880 m D+), Great Ocean Road Marathon (44 km) (44 km, +640 m D+), Half Marathon (23 km) (23 km, +340 m D+), and 14 km Paradise Run (14 km, +150 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Ocean Road Running Festival?

The main competition (Ultra Marathon (60 km) over 60 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +880 m of elevation gain and -880 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 378 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Great Ocean Road Running Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au).