CHALLENGE RATING 7 out of 10 Jelly Snakes “Significant distances with back to back days, sections of sand, frequent rolling hills.”
Calling all trail runners! Come with us on a group trail running adventure on the lands of the Eastern Marr People, in the stunning Great Otway and Port Campbell National Parks. Visit their website to learn about how they are working to protect their cultural heritage and the rich indigenous history of our Country.
From Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles, we will tackle the entire iconic 100km 3336m elevation gain Great Ocean Walk trail over 3 days. Winding along the coast, through dramatically changing landscapes we take in the natural beauty of this world-class trail. This epic journey offers an ideal playground for trail runners seeking an immersive and challenging experience. As you traverse the rugged coastline, you’ll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean crashing against towering cliffs. The well-maintained trails wind through a variety of terrains, including sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and lush forests, providing the perfect balance of technicality and natural beauty. With the convenience of the trail bus tour, you can focus on the thrill of running without worrying about logistics, as it transports you to different sections of the trail, allowing you to tackle various distances and terrains each day. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this iconic trail, and let the Great Ocean Walk ignite your passion for trail running like never before.
We will be based out of our comfortable beachside house accommodation in Apollo Bay or you can arrange your own accommodation and meet us each morning for run pick ups and drop offs. Our Trail Bus will be shuttling our team to and from our daily start and finish points to work through the total 100km course from the 12 Apostles to Apollo Bay. We will see the bus along the way as it meets us for lunches, snacks, cold drinks and good vibes at our support locations and flexible short course options.
- Day 1 of 3= 9km/22km or full 32km 900m
- Day 2 of 3= 10km/16km/23km or full 38km 1200m
- Day 3 of 3. 12km/24km or full 31km 1000m
The challenge will be great but the FOMO of the views, adventure, fun, laughs and accomplishment will help keep us pushing forward. We’ve allowed time for breakfasts, shopping, food prep and most importantly rest. Aid station supplies of watermelon, chips, lollies, cold coke and water are included and available in all runs. In the mornings we will have bakery stops at our meet out pick up point and post run access to supermarkets and in town takeaway dinner options at the end of our runs.
What we cover:
- Accommodation options
- City transfers
- Daily tour transfers
- Daily bus support aid station with chips, fruit, lollies, coke and water
- x3 day tours with x2 tour guides and bus support
- Variable daily tour distance options
- Daily access to Apollo Bay bakery, supermarket and dinner takeaways
- Navigation and tour flagging
- Free gear hire, vests, hiking poles, rain jackets and hydration bottles/bladders
- The photos and video
- Customer first aid response (all guides first aid trained and carry first aid kits, with further first aid supplies in van)
- Regroups and head counts
- Radio comms and group coordination
- Emergency response communications via mobile phones, satellite phones and personal locator beacons
- Jelly snake and vegan jelly distributors
- In run toiletries
- Customer snake bandages
- Sunscreen, hand sanitiser, wet wipes
What to bring:
- Water containment for 2 litres or borrow ours
- Good condition trail running shoes
- Running sports wear to suit the weather (a weather update will be sent closer to the tour day)
- Any emergency medications you may need
- Post run change of clothes and towel
- Daily in run lunches left in the bus fridge
Total distance 100km and 3338m elevation gain
Tour Schedule
Day 1: Friday 28/7/23. 32km 1000m Apollo Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse
6:00am Bus pick up from the tourist bus bays on St Kilda rd opposite Hamer Hall and the State Theatre. We will stop for breakfast, coffee and toilets along the way.
9:00am run start from Apollo Bay GOW beachfront sculpture, 100 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay VIC 3233.
This is our daily pick up (6:30am) and drop off point for our meet out there runners.
Day 2: Saturday 29/7/23, 7:30am. 38km 1200m Cape Otway Lighthouse to Ryans Den Track
Day 3: Sunday 30/7/23, 7:30am. 34km 1000m Ryans Den Track to The 12 Apostles
Tour Highlights
- 12 Apostles
- Port Campbell National park
- Gibsons Steps
- Walk Victorias Icons Lookout
- Gelibrand River
- Princetown
- Devils Kitchen Campgrounds
- Marie Gabrielle Anchor
- Shipwreck Beach
- The Gables Lookout
- Ryans Den Lookout
- Ryans Den Campgrounds
- Milanesia beach
- Milanesia creek
- Milanesia beach Falls
- Sutherlands Beach
- Johanna Lookout
- Johanna Beach Campground
- Castle Cove Lookout
- Sentinel Rock Lookout
- Aire River West Campground
- Aire River Lookout
- Cape Otway Lighthouse
- Mirage Falls
- Parker Hill campground
- Blanket Bay Day Visitor Carpark
- Elliot River Campground
- Elliot River Waterfall
- Hayley Point Lookout Marengo
- Apollo Bay
We strongly recommend having air ambulance cover for this run and all trail runs, due to costs and difficult of access in the remote terrains.
https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/fees-terms/
Our tour details, safety notes, weather advice and course GPX/KML files will be emailed out a few days before your tour date.
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