PRE PURCHASE OF MERCHANDISE >>
Rapid Ascent greatly values the natural environment where we all run, walk and live. As part of our continued commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability, we will continue the merchandise PRE-PURCHASE mentality at our events. As introduced in 2022, this has greatly reduced our consuption of resources and waste going to landfill.
All merchandise below including the popular EVENT T-SHIRTS are pre-purchase only, allowing us to order the exact number needed and minimizing wastage. They will NOT be sold at the event; order early to avoid disappointment!
- Order Cut off – 27 July 2025
- Purchase Merchandise HERE from Online Shop >>
2025 Surf Coast Century 100KM Technical T-shirt – $40
Wear this T-shirt with pride to commemorate your achievement of running the 100km at the Surf Coast Century 2025.
FABRIC: Extreme lightweight & unique fabric texture 100% Polyester – 105gsm STYLE: • Moisture wicking • De-odorize • UPF 30-40 • Highly breathable!
2025 Surf Coast Century 50KM Technical T-shirt – $40
Wear this T-shirt with pride to commemorate your achievement of running the 50km at the Surf Coast Century 2025.
FABRIC: Extreme lightweight & unique fabric texture 100% Polyester – 105gsm STYLE: • Moisture wicking • De-odorize • UPF 30-40 • Highly breathable
2025 Surf Coast Century Official Event Hoodie – $109
Regular fit
Pullover hood, inset sleeves, kangaroo pocket
Heavy weight, 350 GSM
80% cotton 20% recycled polyester anti-pill fleece
Lined hood, tonal shoestring drawcord, sleeve cuff ribbing, preshrunk to minimise shrinkage
Review the Size Chart HERE
Surf Coast Century Long Sleeve Running T-Shirt – $49
NEW for 2025!!!
Regular fit, Long Sleeve, light weight, 130 GSM, 50% cotton 50% polyester
Very comfortable to wear and quick drying material.
CLICK HERE to view the womens size chart
CLICK HERE to view the mens size chart
Surf Coast Century Trucker Cap – $35
Bitumen Is Boring T-Shirt – $40
This custom designed technical Bitumen is Boring T-shirt is a must for all Trail Runners. Men’s and Women’s sizes available. Check out the size chart here.
Bitumen Is Boring Hoodie – $109
This custom designed Bitumen is Boring hoodie is ideal for those cold winter morning before / after your run. It’s made of a thick cotton weave with fleecy tunnel pocket at the front to keep your hands warm and fleece hood for extra warmth. A definite must have…
Bitumen Is Boring Socks – $35
These custom socks carry our famous ‘Bitumen if Boring’ slogan loud and proud on a beautiful pair of high performance technical running socks by Geelong based business Steigen. ‘Three Quarter’ length with elasticated midfoot and cuff, these one size fits all socks keep you blister free and will soon become your running favourites!
Surf Coast Century Head Buff – $25
Perfect to keep the hair out of your eyes, to protect your neck from the sun, or to keep your ears warm on cold morning!
Mat Vaughan – Surf Coast Century Commemorative Map
Artist Mat Vaughan, has hand drawn the Surf Coast Century 100km course. Buy this beautiful piece of art to commemorate your awesome achievement. Showing intricate details, such as the Aireys Inlet lighthouse and famous Point Addis cliffs, this peice of art will be a talking point in your home for years to come.
The Surf Coast 100 Map is an A3 giclee print with archival ink on 300 gsm art rag paper. These maps can be purchased from the Mat Vaughan website directly.
Click here to find out more and purchase, directly from Mat Vaghan’s website.
Book: The Conquerers – $52.99
The amazing adventurer John Jacoby, co-founder and director of Rapid Ascent, is immortalised with an enthralling chapter in John Craven’s acclaimed new book The Conquerors, an 800-page epic which documents the careers of the Geelong region’s 100 all-time great international sports stars and Brownlow medallists. The book weighs 1.4kgs and features astonishing stories on champion athletes from a remarkable 33 sports.
Torquay-based Jacoby won an unprecedented four world marathon kayak titles among a stunning array of victories in some of the planet’s most revered adventure race challenges. His crowning achievement occurred in 2015 when he celebrated his 50th birthday with three mates by daringly circumnavigating the inhospitable South Georgia Island in single kayaks – a 500km world record-shattering trek in the treacherous, iceberg-littered waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. The extraordinary feat is glamorised with a beautiful picture on The Conquerors’ front cover.
Running Waist Belt – $15
A small waist belt to run with that’s big enough to hold your keys, phone and credit card/notes. Adjustable velcro strap around waist.
MANDATORY GEAR:
Items below are compulsory for all legs of the Surf Coast Century. Limited stock will be available for purchase at race registration. Purchase today to avoid disappointment!
FIRST AID KIT – $20
First Aid Kits comprise:
- 2 x crepe bandages
- 6 x wound closure strips
- 1 x triangular bandage
- 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads
- pair of surgical gloves
- Order Here >>
SAFETY BLANKET – $7
Emergency blanket 127 x 200cm
WHISTLE – $7
Lightweight with a big noise!