Big milestone up for Rock2Ramp

THE Rock2Ramp celebrates 30 years later this year, and organisers have their sights set on making it the biggest in the event’s history.

Entries are now open for the iconic swimming event, with the hope of drawing more than 1,000 swimmers to the shores of Anglesea.

The race will have four course lengths for athletes of all levels, including the kids dash, the 600m, 1.2km main event and the 2.5km marathon.

Funds raised from the event will go towards ensuring the Anglesea SLSC can continue to deliver exceptional surf lifesaving services.

Race director Tom Cullen said it is an amazing feeling to be approaching three decades of open ocean swimming on the Surf Coast.

“It’s pretty amazing to get to 30… there’s not many swims that have been going that long… we are incredibly excited.

“The people are what has gotten us to where we are now… we pride ourselves on being really friendly.

“We’ve got some people who have done all 30 swims… 100 swimmers have done at least ten or more… that commitment and support is fantastic.”

Mr Cullen said the plan was to have the biggest field in the event’s history in 2025.

“We set a record last year with just over 1,100 swimmers. We will be approaching it hoping for something over 1,000 once again!

“The 1.2km usually draws the majority of the swimmers, and last year we had the dash for cash which helped to draw some more high-profile swimmers into the event.

“Whether you’re a swimmer or other people getting down, it’s worth coming down to enjoy Point Roadknight and the Great Ocean Road.”

The 2025 Rock2Ramp will be held on December 28.

To enter the event or for more information, head to rock2ramp.com