	{"id":158757,"date":"2025-04-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=158757"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:15:34","slug":"entries-open-for-surf-coast-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/entries-open-for-surf-coast-century\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries open for Surf Coast Century"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ENTRIES are now open for one of the region&#8217;s favourite &#8220;feel good ultra&#8221; marathons.<\/p>\n<p>The Surf Coast Century returns for its 14th edition later this year.<\/p>\n<p>The event will give participants the opportunity to explore 100km of beautiful landscapes through Anglesea, Torquay, Aireys Inlet and Moggs Creek.<\/p>\n<p>Competitors can enjoy towering sea cliffs, remote beaches and wildflower hinterlands throughout their journey.<\/p>\n<p>There will be both individual and teams racing, as well as a shorter course 50km marathon.<\/p>\n<p>Sam Maffett from race organiser Rapid Ascent said the event has earned its reputation as one of Australia&#8217;s premier ultra trail events.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The courses&#8217; backdrop is in such a beautiful part of Australia, and it really does add to the runners&#8217; overall experience out there.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/20240921_SurfCoastCe_79689.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Surf Coast Century takes racers along the beach, coastal paths and through the hinterland on the Surf Coast. Photos: RAPID ASCENT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s the memories being made, the camaraderie on course, and the goals achieved that are a true highlight for all our competitors and supporters.<\/p>\n<p>The event is often referred to as a bucket-list event for ultra trail runners, with past participants and previous winners sharing fond memories of the race.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The course was so beautiful and stunning with so many different types of terrain! The sand, mud, hills, downhills, ocean views, and the forest sections with all the ferns; it&#8217;s all so incredible,&#8221; 2024 event winner Holly Ranson said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This event lived up to its premises: amazing scenery, great course and fantastic camaraderie and volunteers. 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