100KM Support Crew & Spectators

The below information relates to the 2024 event as a reference only and will be updated with relevant 2025 information when entries open in March.

CHEER AND SUPPORT YOUR RUNNERS

SPECTATORS AND SUPPORT CREWS ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN THE ACTIVITY AND ENTHUSIASM OF THE SURF COAST CENTURY, AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED SO YOU KNOW HOW, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

The course for the 100km Surf Coast Century is very accessible for supporters and spectators – in fact the traveling entourage of supporters going around the course creates a huge atmosphere that is fantastic on the day.

You can easily to see the competitors as they run and you’ll visit some very scenic sections of the Surf Coast along the way.

Fantastic course, beautiful yet challenging, it leaves you with a real sense of achievement. A big thank you to the volunteers at the aid stations who really looked after the runners. (Maria, 2022 Participant)

The volunteers and support crews out on the course were amazing and many thanks to them all for the cheering and encouragement they gave to every runner over the day. Whether you were a first timer or an ultra veteran everyone is treated like a rock star! (Gayle, 2019 Participant)

100km Designated support areas

There are numerous opportunities and locations for support crews and team mates to see your runners, principally at each checkpoint as described below, but also at many other additional points.

NOTE: Parking is very limited at all checkpoints. Many checkpoints are located on dirt roads and at road ends. Access is restricted to ONE CAR PER RUNNER – so please car pool and park sensibly. Thank you.:

  • CP1 – 10km Point Addis car park
  • CP2 – 21km at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (Rotary Rotunda)
  • CP3 – 31km Ironbark Basin picnic area – 100km solo runner support crews only
  • CP4 – 48km at Anglesea Green
  • CP5 – 68km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground
  • CP6 – 75km Moggs Creek Picnic Ground, Moggs Creek
  • CP7 – 84km Aireys Inlet Skate Park

Any runners seen to be receiving any external support outside of these checkpoints will be given a 30 minute penalty – this includes collecting water bottles or other hydration or nutrition from spectators as well as items that have been ‘pre-placed’ on the course for collection during the race. This will be strongly enforced. Details on each CP are below.

Support crew map

Here is a map that shows the entire course and the recommended access points for support crews. We encourage you to DOWNLOAD and PRINT

Checkpoints and recommended viewing spots

Race Start – 0km and 4km at Anglesea Green/ main beach

Where: Anglesea Main Beach.
What: 100km race starts from 5:30am
Are there toilets here?: Yes – 100m away
Driving directions: On the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea, beside the river at river mouth
Parking: There is a car park beside the parkland or in side streets next to the Great Ocean Road. We recommend that competitors park their cars in the side streets further away to leave some space free for other visitors and support crews
General notes: The Surf Coast Century starts with runners on the beach. They first run to the right (West) along the beach and then come back on the Surf Coast Walking track behind the Surf Life Saving Club, coming back past the ‘start’ area at the 4km point. So it is well worth hanging around here to watch them come past to see them a second time.

CP1 – 10km Point Addis car park

Where: Point Addis car park
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 6:05am
Are there toilets here?: Yes, 200m down the road from the car park at the end
Parking: Car park at the end of Point Addis Rd, or park on the road verge before the road end. Limited parking.
General notes:

  • You will see competitors for about 1km running along the beach and then going through the hydration station and continuing. This is a spectacular spot with extensive views in all directions from the boardwalks and lookout
  • Be aware that runners go on the same road as you for 500m, so keep an eye out when arriving / departing.

CP2 – 21km at Torquay SURF BEACH

Where: Torquay Surf Beach, Rotary Rotunda (behind the Torquay SLSC)
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 6:55am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Parking: Car parking available on the grass beside Surf Beach Drive, Bell St and around Pt Danger. Two way access must be maintained on Surf Beach Drive.  
General notes:

  • Competitors come running along the beach below the Torquay Surf Club before turning left up the ramp next to it, and over the hill behind the club (and toilet block) to the grassy area with the Rotary Rotunda. This is a scenic spot with good views of the ocean as you stand on the hill adjacent to the Surf Club.
  • There will be a a music DJ coffee cart at the CP from approximately 7:00am – 10:00am, or there are cafés and other outlets on Bell St or Gilbert St nearby 

CP3 – 31km Ironbark Basin picnic area – 100KM SOLO SUPPORT CREWS ONLY

Where: Ironbark Basin Picnic Area, Point Addis Road
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 7:40am
Are there toilets here?: No
Parking: The checkpoint is in a small gravel car park 500m in from the Great Ocean Road. The car park will only fit 10 cars, all other cars must park on the Point Addis Road verge. Park well off the road and ensure 2 way access is maintained at all times. Be prepared to walk up to 1km to the CP
General notes:

  • UPDATE: 100km relay support crews and 50km runner support crews CANNOT VISIT CP3 (due to a shortage of parking). Only 100km solo support crews can visit CP3 – although we suggest you only visit if you truly need to as you’ll face major traffic congestion and parking issues. Runners needing external items at CP3 are advised to use the (new) drop bag service to CP3.
  • Competitors come running along a nice double track through the bush, wash their shoes at the Dieback station, grab a drink and keep going

CP4 – 48km at Anglesea Green

Where: Anglesea Green, the same location as the Event Expo
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 9:05am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Parking: Car park options include in the gravel car park in front of the Lawn Bowls club, in shopping area over the road or on Cameron Road near the caravan park
General notes:

  • There will be a coffee cart and food vans here, or there are additional cafés across the road in the town centre
  • Support crews and team mates can take hydration and/or nutrition to this point and can provide assistance to your competitors within the confines of the fenced off checkpoint area
  • All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:19pm) must carry a white light.

CP5 – 68km Distillery Creek Picnic Ground

Where: Distillery Creek Picnic Ground
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner: 10:30am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Parking: The checkpoint is in a small car park on the left of Bambra Rd where there is space for 10 cars. There is additional parking in the picnic areas on the right of Bambra Rd, or park along along the Bambra Road verge. Parking is tight, please ensure 2-way access is maintained.
General notes:

  • Competitors come running along a great section of single track, grab a drink and some food and keep going
  • All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:19pm) must carry a headtorch / light.

CP6 – 75km at Moggs Creek

Where: Moggs Creek Picnic Ground, Boyd Ave, Moggs Creek
What: Leg end, team change point and Race Kitchen
Expected time of first runner: 11:00am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Access limitation: We ask that only one car per runner visits this CP due to limited parking.
Parking: Access to this CP is limited to one car per runner. The checkpoint is at the road end where there is space for approx 20 cars. Otherwise park on the roadside and along Boyd Ave an be willing to walk up to 1km to the CP. Please park sensibly so you do not block access for others.
General notes:

  • Competitors come running along a nice single track into the CP, interchange / grab some food / clothes and keep going. There will be a terrific atmosphere here as many teams will come through after dark and be very happy and relieved that leg 3 is over. This is a nice picnic area and will have a camp fire or two going
  • All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:19pm) must carry a headtorch / light.

CP7 – 84km Aireys Inlet Skate Park

Where: Aireys Inlet Skate park, opposite the ‘bottom shops’ in Aireys Inlet. (Google maps: (Aireys Inlet Skate Park Public Toilet’)
What: Intermediary race kitchen, not a team change over point
Expected time of first runner(100km): 11:40am
Are there toilets here?: Yes
Parking: The checkpoint is in the public shelter next to the skate park and public toilet. Park beside the skate park, on Inlet Crescent or in front of the shops on the opposite side of the Great Ocean Road.
General notes:

  • Competitors come running along the gravel foot path from the direction of the bridge, go through the CP and then keep going up to the lighthouse on the winding single track. It is well worth going for a walk up to the lighthouse yourselves. It is a nice spot and offers another terrific view
  • All runners departing this CP who will be on the course after sunset (6:19pm) must carry a white light.

Race Finish – 100km Anglesea Green

Where: Anglesea Green. This is the same location as the Event Expo.
What: Race finish line
Expected time of first runner(100km): 12:30pm team and 2:00pm individual
Are there toilets here?: Yes
General notes:

  • This is the elusive finish line and the site of great accomplishments and satisfaction when runners cross the line
  • Runners come along the beach and in through the river mouth and over the finish line

Additional locations

There are numerous additional locations that spectators can see runners outside of these listed CPs. Remember that you cannot provide outside assistance but you can provide plenty of words of support at other locations like:

  • Bells Beach, 15km point and 27km point (they come past here twice)
  • Jan Juc beach and car park, 19km and 22km points (they come past here twice)
  • Recommended coffee / ice-cream / chocolate stop! The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is located right beside the race course on the Great Ocean Road and makes for a perfect mid morning coffee stop on your way between Anglesea and Torquay (while your runners are on leg 1 and 2). Stop in for some food, drinks, chocolate or other supplies anytime between 9am and 5pm.
  • Coogoorah Park in Anglesea, 51km point
  • The end of Harvey Street on Mt Ingoldsby in Anglesea, 54km/5km point
  • Crossing Distillery Creek Rd behind Aireys Inlet, 60km/11km point
  • Moggs Creek foot bridge, 80km point
  • Aireys Inlet lighthouse and along the cliff top walk, 87km point
  • Urqharts Bluff Beach car park, 94km point.

Celebration Sunday

We’ll be once again providing emphasis on celebrating your accomplishments the day after the race. Based out of the magnificent Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and on Main Beach, you’re welcome to grab a coffee + muffin / egg and bacon roll / snack… from the cafe then enjoy the magnificent views from the deck whilst catching up with friends and fellow runners to share your ‘war-stories’ from the race. Full activities include:

  • Food, coffee from the Main Beach café – from 9:00am in the SLSC
  • Group recovery swim / wade – meet at 9:00am on Main Beach
  • Yoga on the grass – meet at 9:00am, 30min session on the Main Beach (BYO own towel / mat or use the sand)
  • Athlete recovery station – 9:00am – 10:00am in the SLSC
  • 2.5km Meli kids run – 9:00am at the SLSC
  • ‘The Boat Ramp Battle‘ spectacle event – at 9:45am at the SLSC
  • Race presentations to conclude the event – at 10:00am in the SLSC