Great Ocean Trail Ultra 2024

Welcome to the long-awaited return of the GOW100, now rebadged as the Great Ocean Trail Ultra. Australia’s most iconic oceanside ultra, weaving its singletrack magic alongside the most famous coastline our continent has to offer. Come run it with us.

Event Details

After a lengthy hiatus of 4 years due to Covid and subsequent circumstances, plans are underway to bring GOW100 / GOTU back for 2024. Things will be a tad different - not least as you will have new Race Directors at the helm in Tour de Trails ’ Chris Ord and Hut 2 Hut ’s Andy Payne - but it will be the same awesome course, winding through the Otway forests, along wind-swept beaches and climbing rugged headlands. Thank you for your patience while work is underway to restart this classic event and give you a day to remember back on the trails this October. We give thanks to the founder of the event, Andy Hewat, for entrusting GOW100 to us. We aim to honour his legacy and that of all runners and volunteers who have come before. We also hope to grow the event some while also maintaining its grassroots vibe, welcoming atmosphere and deliverance of many finish line hugs. We’re famous for em.

Course Information

The basics: GOW starts where the bitumen running ends - in Apollo Bay Finishes at the world famous Twelve Apostles This is the original trail ultra on the west coast of Victoria A real trail ultra on a point-to-point course - nothing contrived here Challenging but achievable 100 kilometre solo race 55/45 two-person relay race option NEW 45km - come get half wrecked Strictly limited field size (250 in 100km and 100 in the 45km) Run the complete Great Ocean Walk - an iconic trail that usually takes bushwalkers 4-5 days to complete - you’ll see the entire GOW trail in one day Approx 73% singletrack, 20% fire trail/gravel, 5% beach, 2% pavement & some of the sweetest singletrack anywhere! Start time 5am - extended 20hr cutoff - finish before 1am for a coveted GOTU buckle For the sake of your safety and that of our volunteers - cut-offs along course will be strictly enforced All checkpoint food is vegetarian with vegan options Cupless event Wilderness you just can't see from the Great Ocean Road!

Registration Information

Registration fees $255.00 Regular Pricing Now registering Feb 15 – Sep 29 Register for 45km solo $295.00 Late Entry Pricing Sep 30 – Oct 26 $455.00 Regular Pricing Now registering Feb 15 – Sep 29 Register for 100km solo $495.00 Late Registration Sep 30 – Oct 26 Teams of two running 100km in relay 55km + 45km $525.00 Regular Pricing Now registering Feb 15 – Sep 29 Register for 100km Team Relay $565.00 Late Entry Fee Sep 30 – Oct 26

Contact Information

Event contact Tour de Trails Email [email protected] Phone 0430376621 Website Visit website