Get your entry ENTRIES are now open for this year\u2019s Surf Coast Century ultramarathon.
\nThe Anglesea-based event will be held on September 3, and is expected to draw about 1,000 runners across the 100-kilometre solo, 50-kilometre solo and the 100-kilometre relay team events.
\nAbout 200 runners will come from interstate or overseas, and organisers have encouraged locals to take part in the trailrunning event.
\nThe 100-kilometre course can be completed by individual runners or relay teams (of up to four competitors).
\nThere\u2019s also a 50-kilometre solo option that makes the step into ultra-distance races a bit easier for those not quite ready to tackle the full 100 kilometres.
\nEvent organiser Rapid Ascent says the Surf Coast Century is considered an ideal event for those tackling their first ultra-marathon. The course design is a figure 8, with anglesea being the start, half-way point, finish and the event hub. This enables great spectator access the whole way around, which lends itself to a really supportive and fun event atmosphere.
\nThe course is challenging yet achievable, event logistics are easy and the event vibe is very supportive. There\u2019s also an extensive range of resources for less-experienced runners on the event website.
\n\u201cLocal runners are lucky to have such an incredible event in their backyard; hopefully it will provide them with extra motivation to get out and enjoy the local trails,\u201d Rapid Ascent event manager Sam Maffett said.
\nWinners of the 100-kilometre solo event will automatically be titled the Australian 100-kilometre Trail Running Champion, under the auspices of the Australian Ultra Running Association.
\nThis year, there\u2019s added incentive for local businesses to join the event with the new Corporate Cup categories: \ue087\ue003 100-kilometre Relay Team of Four \u2013 with all team members being from the one organisation, and \ue087\ue003 Kilometre Kings \u2013 being the combined total kilometres run by employees from the one organisation (including 100-kilometre solo, 50-kilometre solo and Relay Teams of four).
\nThere\u2019s no extra cost to enter into the Corporate Cup and all runners will still be eligible for all other categories they qualify for, i.e. age group placings for individuals.
\nFor more information, head to surfcoastcentury.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Get your entry ENTRIES are now open for this year\u2019s Surf Coast Century ultramarathon. The Anglesea-based event will be held on September 3, and is expected to draw about 1,000 runners across the 100-kilometre solo, 50-kilometre solo and the 100-kilometre relay team events. About 200 runners will come from interstate or overseas, and organisers have […]<\/p>\n