THE BELOW INFORMATION RELATES TO 2024 EVENT AS REFERENCE AND WILL BE UPDATED IN THE NEW YEAR
2024 Official Event T-shirt
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 be reducing the amount of event merchandise we provide at our events.
We feel proud to continue reducing our consumption of resources and waste going to landfill. As introduced in 2022,in lieu of t-shirts included in an entry fee, a cash donation will again be made to The Friends of the Eastern Otways – a local environmental charity to help the flora and fauna impacted by all our lifestyles.
Event shirts can still be purchased (plus other event merchandise) before the August 5th, allowing us to order the exact number needed, further minimizing wastage. They will NOT be sold at the event; order early to avoid disappointment!
Surf Coast Century Official T-shirt – $38
The optional Surf Coast Century 50km and 100km official event t-shirt is made from combed cotton fabric and is the perfect memento that will take you from the trail to the pub.
Surf Coast Century Official Event Hoodie – $85
The official event hoodie is the perfect way to mark this awesome achievement.
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
SAFETY BLANKET – $7
Emergency blanket 127 x 200cm
WHISTLE – $7
Lightweight with a big noise!