Event information

Schedule

Friday September 20th

Saturday September 21std

Sunday September 22nd

Race Start

5.30am Saturday 21st September, 2013  on the Anglesea Main Beach.
The race will commence with a mass start with all runners (teams and individuals) starting together at the same time. Don’t be late because we won’t be!

Competitor registration (Surf Coast Century Only)

Individuals: Every participant must complete registration before the start of the event at either of the times and locations listed below. At registration we will give you your competitor’s kit, t-shirt, race number plate and other event information.

Teams: one team member may collect other team members’ registration kits if they present an Indemnity Form signed by the absent runner(s). You can find the Indemnity Form here.
 

Friday September 20th
5:00pm – 9:00pm Competitor Registration, Anglesea YMCA Camp.

If you cannot attend registration on Friday September 21st please contact Rapid Ascent directly to add your name to the late registration list via info@rapidascent.com.au or (03) 5261 5511.

At registration all competitors will receive:

• Your unique race number plate
• Your custom event 2XU technical running t-shirt
• A Salomon woven bag with some sponsor goodies inside including a Dextro Energy bar and Electrolyte tablets
• Salomon water bottle
• Individuals will receive a copy of the Trail Run Mag

We will also be selling the following (compulsory gear items) at registration – although we encourage you to purchase these items before the event if you can:

• High visibility reflective vests that comply with the necessary Australian Standard AS/NZS 4602:1999 -N Class. $20
• First aid kits containing the required 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves all in a zip lock bag. $15
• Space Blankets $7
• Pea less whistles for $5
• Black Bitumen is Boring event caps (made of light weight sports fabric – great for running in) $25.
• Salomon Trail Running series event 2XU T-shirts (limited sizes only) $30 each

The Surf Coast Century is an AURA (Australian Ultra Runners Association) sanctioned event. AURA Members claiming their cash back on their entry fee ($50 for individuals and $25 for teams of 2) must present a current membership number that matches the current AURA membership list.

Competitor Briefing

7.00pm Friday 20 September at the Anglesea YMCA Camp
It is highly recommended that all competitors (especially individuals) attend the competitor briefing to receive any last minute changes and course information.

Competitor Identification

Number plates and timing tags
Number plates must be collected during registration as listed above.

• All competitors are required to wear their race number plate(s) whilst running in the race.
  • Individual competitors will receive one A5 sized number plate and one smaller number plate
  • The A5 sized number plate must be visible from the front when you are running – night and day. Number plates may be safety pinned onto your outermost garment or you can attach them to an elastic strap (or triathlon strap) which may be easier.
• We encourage all individuals to pin the smaller number plate on your backpack facing backwards so runners behind you know your name and that you are an individual (makes it more social!)
• Team runners will receive a separate A5 sized number plate for each runner, with a unique number for each team member. Please ensure that each team mate wears the correct number plate with their name on it. Number plates do not need to be swapped over at transition – just high five each other at change over!

All number plates will have:

• A black and white bar code included in the design on the front. This is part of our photos for Facebook initiative and allows us to automatically send your event photos to your Facebook wall. We encourage you to register for this initiative (so you get your photos) by simply typing ‘SurfCoast’ followed by your race number (without any hyphens or spaces) in the photo box on the event website at www.SalomonTrailSeries.com.au & your photos will be posted after the event. E.g. if you are a team runner and your number is 256-2 then enter ‘Surfcoast2562’. All photos will also be posted to the event website where you can view and purchase them after the event.
• a small timing tag stuck to the back of it so we can record your start and finish times. This tag looks just like a strip of foam, so please do not remove it from your number plate otherwise you will not get an official result.

Entries will be accepted during registration if you have any friends who have not entered yet, however, the entry fee will be more expensive than if you enter now.

The Location – Anglesea

Event centre and race finish line: Anglesea Riverbank Park, Great Ocean Road, Anglesea.

Directions to get to the Anglesea Riverbank Park: Depending on where you are coming from, navigate yourself onto the Geelong bypass and keep following the main road (called the Anglesea Rd) to Anglesea. Keep going on the same road (now called the Great Ocean Road), over the bridge and beside the river until you see the parkland and event set up on the left hand side.

Distance from the Melbourne CBD: 115km and 1hr20mins according to Google maps.

Car parking and access to the event: Event parking will be in the public car park beside the Anglesea Riverbank Park, and when full we suggest parking on the side streets off the Great Ocean Road. Individuals parking their car for the day (and into the night) are encouraged to park in the side streets. Please follow the signs and directions of marshals when you arrive.

Click here to go to our event information page on Anglesea that lists accommodation, dining and other services for the township.

Event Centre

The event centre for the Surf Coast Century (and Salomon Trail Running Series) will be in the Anglesea Riverbank Park where the following services, facilities and activities will take place:

• Race start line (100m away on the beach)
• 50km mid way point and Check Point 4 (CP4) with associated services like race kitchen and bag drop off
• Race finish line
• Race registration and information marquee (on Saturday morning and Sunday for Salomon Trail Running Series competitors)
• Sponsors’ stands including displays by Salomon and other sponsors (on Saturday afternoon and Sunday)
• Bag storage area for runners’ clothing during the race
• Music and commentary on the race finish (on Saturday afternoon and Sunday)
• Toilets (there will be additional porta loos immediately behind the start line)
• Mobile coffee stand by the Red Till and a Superb Crepe stand on Saturday (12pm-8pm) and on Sunday (7am-11am) for spectators (and runners!)

This is also the start and finish of the Salomon Trail Running Series events on Sunday September 22nd.

Competitor Services

We understand that for teams, and especially individuals, the challenge of competing in the Surf Coast Century is challenge enough without having to juggle difficult logistics and event requirements on the day. As such, we will be providing the following services to competitors to help make your run as enjoyable, and straight forward as possible.

Clothing and nutrition transport

We will transport a bag (that may have spare clothing, personal nutrition, supplies...) for each competitor from Anglesea registration to each of the check points and back again. So if you do not have a support crew, especially individual competitors, or your team mates cannot assist, then we will transport your essential items to each of the check points on your behalf. Note – we will not transfer bags from check point to check point (e.g. CP1 to CP3), we will only transport from the start to a CP and back again.

Bags will be transported from registration in Anglesea to:

• CP2 – the 21km point at Point Danger, Torquay
• CP6 – the 77km point at the Moggs Creek picnic ground
• (Bags for CP4 – the 49km point at the Anglesea Riverbank - can be dropped off directly to CP4 immediately prior to the race start, as the race start and CP4 are the same location)

In order to get your bags transported to these CPs please follow these steps:

• Give your bags to the team at registration on Friday night between 4:00pm and 9:00pm at the YMCA. Bags will not be accepted at any other time.
• Bags must be no bigger than 50cm high x 50cm wide x 50cm across and can weigh no more than 10kg each (max!!)
• The bag must be closed (i.e. have a zip or draw string) and have all items inside the bag and not be loose or able to come out. We recommend one of those blue, supermarket cooler bags that zip shut. Plastic boxes will not be accepted
• Bags must be clearly marked with your race number on top
• There is a limit of one bag to be transported per competitor per checkpoint

Bags will be laid out in number order within the fenced off transition area at the checkpoint ready for you to collect when you get there.

Support crews / team mates can also take bags to CP2, CP4 and CP6 for you and give them to runners directly.

Bags will also be transported from CP2 and CP6 back to the finish line in Anglesea.
When you have finished with your bag, place all things inside the bag, zip it shut and place it in the area signed as ‘Bags for transport to the finish’ and then we will bring it back to the finish at the Anglesea River Mouth. Bags will be brought back during the course of the event with the last delivery by 9:00am on Sunday morning. Support crews can obviously collect bags from each CP on your behalf as well!

On course nutrition and hydration

Food and / or drinks will be available at each of the following checkpoints (CPs) on the course:

• CP1 - 10km Point Addis car park – Hydration point
• CP2 - 21km at Point Danger at Torquay – Race kitchen
• CP3 - 32km Ironbark Basin picnic area – Hydration point
• CP4 - 49km at Anglesea Riverbank Park – Race kitchen
• CP5 - 70km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground – Intermediary race kitchen
• CP6 - 77km at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground – Race kitchen
• CP7 - 86km Aireys Inlet Skate Park – Intermediary race kitchen

As indicated above, there will be 3 different levels of catering for runners out on the course:

Hydration points

Hydration points will have water and Dextro electrolyte sports drink available in large drums for you to fill up your own bottles and bladders, as well as a few snakes and lollies and will be accessible for everyone. Hydration points will be set up at the following locations:

• CP1 - 10km Point Addis car park
• CP3 - 32km Ironbark Basin picnic area

Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to the designated Hydration CPs for their runner but MUST place the item on the water point table for their competitors to collect themselves. Outside support cannot be provided to runners at Hydration Points.

Intermediary race kitchens

Intermediary race kitchens will be set up roughly half way along each leg of the later legs and provide an intermediary refuel location when you need it most with the following items:

• Sandwiches – sweet and savoury*
• Fruit cake*
• Dextro carbohydrate bars*
• Snakes and lollies
• Water and Dextro electrolyte sports drink
• Cans of Red Bull

* These items are limited to individuals and teams of 2 only, and not relay teams of 4 (this is to help keep down entry fees for relay teams of 4 as teams of 4 are running shorter distances and can look after yourselves a bit more!)

Intermediary race kitchens will be set up at:

• CP5 - 70km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground
• CP7 - 86km Aireys Inlet Skate Park

Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to the designated Intermediary CPs for their runner but MUST place the items on the water point table for their competitors to collect themselves. Outside support cannot be provided to runners at Intermediary Kitchens.

Race Kitchens

Race Kitchens will be set up at the end of each leg and provide a more substantial range of foods and drinks for individuals and relay teams of 2 to refuel at. The Race Kitchens will have a range of hot and cold meals and snacks available in small, easy to eat on the move portions that include foods such as:

• A hearty soup or two
• Pot noodles and other soup based noodle meals
• Spaghetti Bolognese (vegetarian and meat eaters) with short pasta
• Risotto
• Sandwiches – sweet and savoury
• Fruit cake
• Dextro carbohydrate bars*
• Snakes and lollies
• And more food....
• Water and Dextro electrolyte sports drink
• Cans of Red Bull
• Hot water and cups so you can make your own tea and (instant) coffee

Access to the more substantial meals and food items will be restricted to individuals and relay teams of 2 competitors only (this is to help keep down entry fees for relay teams of 4 and because teams of 4 runners finish running at CPs and can easily go and get your own food at the nearest pizza shop!)

Race Kitchens will be set up at the following points:

• CP2 - 21km at Point Danger at Torquay
• CP4 - 49km at Anglesea Riverbank Park
• CP6 - 77km at Moggs Creek Picnic Ground

Support crews and team mates can take hydration / nutrition and other items to the Race Kitchen CPs for their runner and can provide outside assistance within the fenced off confines of the checkpoint only (such as help change shoes, refill bladders…).

Note, we will not be providing cups to drink from at hydration points, just large containers for you to refill your own vessels from.

There will also be some food available at the finish line throughout the night (like soup and a bread roll) to keep you sustained until you can get something else yourself.

Course Photographers

We will professional photographers out on the course during the race to capture you in all your trail running glory. All photos will be uploaded to the event website where they can be perused and purchased.

Event functions

Competitor briefing 7.00pm Friday 20th September at the Anglesea YMCA Camp

We will conduct a competitor briefing on Friday night where we will talk through the course and any changes that may have been made (hopefully none), logistical considerations, the weather forecast and other components that may impact the course. We encourage all competitors (especially individuals) to attend the briefing - which is open to everyone (including support crews).
 

Pre Race Pasta Party – 6:00pm Friday September 20th at the YMCA camp in Anglesea

The YMCA will be hosting a pre race pasta dinner and invite all competitors and their supporters to join us for a social gathering and ‘fuel-up session’ on the Friday night immediately before the race. The dinner will be held at the YMCA camp – which is the same location as Friday’s registration – and is designed for anyone and everyone to attend.

The YMCA kitchen will turn out mountains of pasta and rivers of sauces (of a variety of flavours including vegetarian) along with a risotto, some salads, breads and a simple desert for a very reasonable $20. Book your seat at the dinner table by calling the Rapid Ascent office on 03 5261 5511 or e-mailing info@rapidascent.com.au before 4:00pm on Tuesday September 19th (so we have an idea of numbers).The dinner is open to everyone so non competitors, families and friends are also welcome.

Note: The YMCA Camp is also offering some great, budget priced accommodation over the event weekend with dinner and accommodation for $50 per person including breakfast. Contact the YMCA direct to arrange accommodation via peri.gray@ymca.org.au or visit the YMCA Anglesea website (www.camps.ymca.org.au/discover/anglesea.html) for all the details and more.

Race presentations

Presentations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category in the Surf Coast Century will be made at the race finish line in the Anglesea Riverbank Park at 10:30am on Sunday morning. These presentations will be conducted in conjunction with the presentations for Race #4 and Series Winners of the Salomon Trail Running Series and provide an opportunity for all runners of all abilities to unite and celebrate their trail running success,

Spectators and support crews

Spectators and support crews are most welcome to join the activity and enthusiasm of the Surf Coast Century and the following information is provided so you know how, when and where you can get involved. The course for the Surf Coast Century is very accessible and you will easily be able to see the competitors as they run and you’ll visit some very scenic sections of the Surf Coast at the same time – perfect!

Checkpoints and recommended viewing spots

Listed below are the details for each of the course checkpoints, all of which are recommended spots for spectators:

Race Start - 0km and 4km at Anglesea Riverbank parkland / main beach

Where: Anglesea Riverbank park / main beach. This is the same location as CP4 and the finish
What: Race start at 5:30am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: On the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, beside the river at river mouth
Parking instructions: There is a car park beside the parkland or in side streets next to the Great Ocean Road. We recommend that competitors park their cars in the side streets further away to leave some space free for other visitors and support crews
General notes:
- The Surf Coast Century starts with all runners getting under way on the beach here at 8:00am. They first run to the right (West) along the beach and then come back on the Surf Coast Walking track behind the Surf Life Saving Club, coming back past here at the 4km point. So it is well worth hanging around here to watch them come past to see them a second time

CP1 - 10km Point Addis car park

Where: Point Addis car park
What: Hydration point, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 6:10am
Expected time of last runner: 8:0am
Are there toilets here?: Yes, 200m down the road from the car park at the end
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right after ~8km onto Point Addis Rd, just before the Bells Beach turn off and drive to the road end.
Parking instructions: There is a car park at the end of the road, otherwise park on the road verge.
General notes:
- You will see competitors for about 1km running along the beach and then going through the hydration station and continuing. This is a spectacular spot with extensive views in all directions from the boardwalks and lookout
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point but must place it on the tables for runners to collect themselves
- Be aware that runners go on the same road as you for 500m, so keep an eye out when arriving / departing

CP2 - 21km at Point Danger at Torquay

Where: Point Danger, Torquay
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 7:00am
Expected time of last runner: 9:30pm
Cut off: 10:30pm
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right at the roundabout to Torquay. Follow this through Jan Juc and then turn right at the roundabout onto Bell St near the car wash, turn right at the T intersection at the end of Bell Street. The water and the CP are in front of you on the grass.
Parking instructions: There is a car park on Point Danger and nearby Cosy Corner and Torquay beach.
General notes:
- Competitors come running along the beach below you, up the ramp and into the CP, then depart along the footpath. This is a scenic spot with good views of the ocean
- There will be a coffee cart at the CP from approximately 9:00am – 1:00pm, or there are cafés and other outlets on Bell St or Gilbert St nearby
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point and can provide assistance to your competitors within the confines of the fenced off checkpoint area

CP3 - 32km Ironbark Basin picnic area

Where: Point Addis car park
What: Hydration point, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 8:00am
Expected time of last runner: 1:30pm
Cut off: n/a
Are there toilets here?: No
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town towards Geelong on the main road and then turn right after ~8km onto Point Addis Rd, just before the Bells Beach turn off. The picnic area is approx. 500m in on the left. From Torquay, drive towards Jan Juc on the Surf Coast Highway and keep going, turn left at the roundabout onto the Anglesea Road and then turn left onto Point Addis Road. The picnic area is approx. 500m in on the left.
Parking instructions: There is a small car park at the picnic area otherwise park on the Point Addis Road verge
General notes:
- Competitors come running along a nice double track through the bush, wash their shoes at the Dieback station, grab a drink and keep going
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point but must place it on the tables for runners to collect themselves

CP4 - 49km at Anglesea Riverbank parkland

Where: Anglesea River Mouth parkland, the same location as the start
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 9:00am
Expected time of last runner: 6:00pm
Cut off: 6:00pm
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: On the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, beside the river.
Parking instructions: There is a car park beside the parkland
General notes:
- Competitors come running along the beach (from the left - east) and then come in through the river mouth and into the CP. They grab a drink / food and then keep going along the footpath beside the river
- There will be a coffee cart and sweet / savoury crepe stand here between 12:00pm and 8:00pm, or there are additional cafés on the 4 Kings Corner immediately adjacent or in the town centre
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point and can provide assistance to your competitors within the confines of the fenced off checkpoint area
- All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:15pm) must carry a white light

CP5 - 70km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground

Where: Distillery Creek Picnic Ground
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 10:20pm (Saturday)
Expected time of last runner: 11:00am (Sunday)
Cut off: n/a
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town in the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Drive past the ’top shops’ in Aireys Inlet and down the hill then turn right onto Bambra Road. Follow this 2.4km along the valley and then turn left onto Bambra Rd and 400m later turn left into the picnic area and CP.
Parking instructions: There is a small car park at the picnic area otherwise park in the picnic areas on the right hand side of Bambra Rd.
General notes:
- Competitors come running along a great section of single track, grab a drink and some food and keep going
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point but must place it on the tables for runners to collect themselves

CP6 - 77km at Moggs Creek

Where: Moggs Creek picnic area
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 12:00pm (Saturday)
Expected time of last runner: 1:00am (Sunday)
Cut off: 1:00am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town in the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Keep going through Aireys Inlet and continue 2.5km past the bridge over the Inlet and then turn right onto Old Coach Rd. Turn almost immediately left and follow Old Neuk Rd through the bushland houses and then turn left at the T intersection 600m later, signposted Moggs Creek Picnic Area. Follow this dirt road a further 800m to the picnic area at the end.
Parking instructions: There is a small car park at the picnic area. Otherwise, park on the roadside leading into the picnic area. Parking will be a bit tight here and some people will end up walking 500m or so to get in, so please park sensibly so you do not block access in or out for others.
General notes:
- Competitors come running along a nice single track into the CP, interchange / grab some food / clothes (including a high visibility safety vest) and keep going. There will be a terrific atmosphere here as many teams will come through after dark and be very happy and relieved that leg 3 is over. This is a nice picnic area and will have a camp fire or two going
- There will be a coffee cart at the CP from approximately 1:30pm – 8:00pm
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point and can provide assistance to your competitors within the confines of the fenced off checkpoint area
- All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:15pm) must carry a white light and a high visibility safety vest. (The vest does not have to be on until the section along the Great Ocean Road)

CP7 - 86km Aireys Inlet Skate Park

Where: Aireys Inlet Skate park, opposite the ‘bottom shops’ in Aireys Inlet
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 12:00pm (Saturday)
Expected time of last runner: 2:30am (Sunday)
Cut off: n/a
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Driving directions: From Anglesea, drive out of town on the Great Ocean Road towards Aireys Inlet and Lorne. Drive past the ’top shops’ in Aireys Inlet and down the hill. The CP is on the left hand side opposite the shops. If coming from CP6 then drive back out to the Great Ocean Road and turn left, cross back over the inlet bridge and the CP is on the right opposite the shops.
Parking instructions: There is a small car park beside the skate park with additional space further along Inlet Cres and in front of the ‘bottom shops’.
General notes:
- Competitors come running along the gravel foot path from the direction of the bridge, go through the CP and then keep going up to the lighthouse on the winding single track. It is well worth going for a walk up to the lighthouse yourselves. It is a nice spot and offers another terrific view
- Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point but must place it on the tables for runners to collect themselves

Race Finish - 100km Anglesea Riverbank parkland

Where: Anglesea Riverbank park / main beach. This is the same location as the Start and CP4
What: Race finish line
Expected time of first runner: 1:00pm (Saturday)
Expected time of last runner: 9:00am (Sunday)
Are there toilets here?: Yes
General notes:
- This is the elusive finish line and the site of great accomplishments and satisfaction when runners cross the line
- Runners come along the beach and in through the river mouth and over the finish line
- Be aware that this is also the start / finish of the Salomon trail Running Series events on Sunday morning with other runners around between 7:00am and 11:00am

Additional locations

There are numerous additional locations that spectators can see runners outside of these listed CPs. Remember that you cannot provide outside assistance but you can provide plenty of words of support at other locations like:

• Bells Beach, 15km point and 27km point (they come past here twice)
• Coogoorah Park in Anglesea, 51km point
• Moggs Creek foot bridge, 80km point
• Aireys Inlet lighthouse, 87km point

The event program for the 2012 Surf Coast Century program containing all the (updated) details on this website plus additional diagrams, maps and info can be downloaded from here. This has been left online for reference only, an updated version for the 2013 event will be uploaded 2 weeks prior.