ENTRIES FOR THE 2024 SURF COAST CENTURY WILL OPEN IN LATE MARCH 2024. The below information still relates to the 2023 event, however should provide you with a ‘guide’ for now.

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Scroll down or click the index below for entry information. If you have any queries, please contact the Rapid Ascent office via phone: 03 5261 5511 or email [email protected]

• Entry Fees
• Entry Benefits
• Team Management
• Under 18 Years Participant Entry Policy
• Refund Policy
• Rescheduling Policy

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2023 Entry Fees

Individual entry fees

 Team entry fees

Category	Standard Entry	Late Entry	On-the-Day
2 person relay team	$491	$542	$561
Junior team of 2 Un/18	$392	$424	$449
3 person relay team	$502	$552	$569
Junior team of 3 Un/18	$399	$438	$459
4 person relay team	$512	$562	$582
Junior team of 4 Un/18	$409	$453	$469

Entry fee timeframe

Entry level	Timeframe
Standard Entry	Entries received between 12:00pm AEDT, Wednesday 5 April 2023 and Sunday 13 August 2023
Late Entry	Entries received between 12:00pm AEDT, Sunday 13 August and midday Thursday 14 September 2023 (entries closed)
On-the-day	Entries received in person or online from midnight Thursday 14 September 2023 until race start.

Entry Benefits

Runners entering the Surf Coast Century will receive the following as part of their entry fee:

• Fully marked, marshalled course
• Professional medical support on course
• Professional electronic timing and results
• Finisher steins for 100km runners finishing under 12hrs (1lt) or 16hrs (500ml)
• Finisher medal – for 100km individuals finishing after 16hrs, 50km individuals and all relay team members
• Access to the food and beverages available from the Race Kitchens and Water Points located around the course
• Access to all training information, free training runs and info sessions
• Event photographer along the course to capture your finest moments
• Opportunity to win a random prizes at the presentations after the race

Event T-shirts for sale

Rapid Ascent highly values the natural environment where we run, walk and live.  As part of our continued commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability we have made the decision to reduce the amount of event merchandise we provide at our events.

At the 2023 Surf Coast Century we are continuing to reduce our consumption of resources and waste going to landfill.

Therefore as per last year, in lieu of all competitors receiving a t-shirt as part of your entry fee, Rapid Ascent will be making another cash donation to The Friends of the Eastern Otways. We know many event shirts are never worn, and many end up in landfill – this has to stop! Read more about them HERE.

The 2023 event t-shirt is an optional purchase item during your online registration for $30*; plus other merchandise. View Here. T-shirt orders must be placed by Sunday 30 July so we minimise wastage.

Image below is of the 50km 2022 t-shirt. 2023 design coming soon.

UTMB Qualifying Race & ITRA Points

The 50km and 100km Surf Coast Century races are both registered with the UTMB as an official qualifying race for the UTMB World Series with a value of 3 points. The Surf Coast Century is awarded 2 Finisher level and 2 Mountain Points (ITRA points). For further information on UTMB click here.

Western States Endurance Run Qualifying Race

Runners who finish the Surf Coast Century 100km course as a solo runner under 16hrs may use their result as their qualifying race for the Western States Endurance Run (100 mile) ballot in 2023.

Team Management

To manage the members of your team (eg. swap members, chaneg details…) follow these steps:

• Log into your Race Roster account here

• Under ‘Recent Registration’, click view registration for the Surf Coast Century

• Click the Teams tab at the top of the page
• Here the Team Captain will be able to:

• Enable the option to receive email notifications when a new member registers

• Find and share your Team entry IRL

• View important details regarding your team members

You will also be able to:

• Edit Team Name

• Edit Team Information

• Send a message to your team members which they can view on their dashboard

• Export your team list as a CSV file.

Under 18yrs Participants’ Entry Policy

Rapid Ascent believes junior runners should be given the opportunity to compete in challenging adventure sports events so long as they have sufficient experience, the appropriate framework is in place on race day and the necessary support on hand to help if required. As such, Rapid Ascent has placed the following guidelines and requirements on competitors under the age of 18yrs in the Surf Coast Century:

For under 18yrs runners wanting to do one leg of the Surf Coast Century (i.e. min 23km), Rapid Ascent requires that the participant provides evidence that they have:

• Run at least 20km in less than 3hrs within 6 weeks of the race – preferably off road
• Completed training program lasting at least 8 weeks that meets our expectations (roughly similar to the training program on our website here). Training program and diary to be submitted to Rapid Ascent for approval no later than seven days before the event
• Participated in at least 2 trail running races between 10km and 20km in the 2 months leading up (suggest the Trail Running Series long course events)

For under 18yrs runners wanting to compete in the either the 50km or 100km Surf Coast Century as a solo runner, Rapid Ascent requires that the participant provides evidence that they have:

• NOTE: If a race official considers that an underage athlete is in distress at any point in the race, then the athlete must be seen by a member of the event medical team who will determine if they are fit to continue.
• Complete a training run of at least 5hrs in length within 3 months of the race – preferably off road. (50km requirement is to complete a training run of at least 4hrs in length within 2 months of the race)
• Complete a training program lasting at least 12 weeks that meets our expectations (roughly similar to the training program on our website). Training program to be submitted for approval at least 12 weeks prior to the race.
• Training diary (we suggest a link to your Strava actrivities) to be submitted from 10 weeks before race day onwards so we can see if the training program is being followed
• Participated in at least 2 trail running races between 10km and 20km in the 2 months leading up to the event
• Submitted a hydration and nutrition plan for what they will consume during the race, along with safeguard measures to ensure that it is followed during the race
• Supplied a doctors certificate saying that they are have no known medical conditions that should limit them from tackling and completing the 100km (or 50km) event solo
• Rapid Ascent has spoken with the participant and their parents to discuss what is involved with running 100km (or 50km).
• NOTE: If a race official considers that an underage athlete is in distress at any point in the race, then the athlete must be seen by a member of the event medical team who will determine if they are fit to continue.

We ask that any under-age runner wanting to participant in the Surf Coast Century calls us to discuss their intentions and these requirements prior to entering.

ENTRY AND REFUND POLICY

Refund Policy

If a competitor voluntarily withdraws prior to 12 midday AEDST on Friday 25th August 2023 they have the option of a credit or refund:

• Credit – Credit towards another Rapid Ascent event – less a 10% administration fee
• Refund – A refund will be offered, less a 25% administration fee

If a competitor voluntarily withdraws after 12 midday AEDST on Friday 25th August 2023 they have the option of a credit of refund:

• Credit – no credit will be issued.
• Refund – no refund will be offered

Refunds must be requested in writing via [email protected]

Transfer Policy

• An individual or team may transfer their entry to another individual for a $15 transfer fee prior to 12 midday AEDST on Friday 25th August 2023
• Providing there are spaces available, a runner may transfer from 100km to 50km before 12 midday AEDST on Friday 25th August 2023 and receive a refund of the difference in entry fee, less a $15 transfer fee. If changing after this date, the difference between the two entry fees will not be refunded/credited.
• Providing there are spaces available, a runner may transfer from a lower entry fee event to a higher entry fee event up to 12 midday AEDST on Friday 25th August 2023 for the cost of the increase in entry fee only – no admin fee will be charged. Any entry changes requested after this date will incur a $15 fee.

EVENT RESCHEDULING / CANCELLATIONS

• If the event is deemed unsafe or unable to be held on the proposed date, the following steps shall be followed:
  • Rapid Ascent will endeavor to reschedule the event to another date with all entries carrying over to the new date
  • If you are unable to attend the newly proposed date no refunds will be made
• If the event cannot be rescheduled for any reason, Rapid Ascent will refund your entry fee, less an administration fee (see above).
• Note:
  • In all other circumstances it should be assumed that the event is still going ahead UNLESS otherwise stated
  • Rapid Ascent reserves the right to alter or amend the originally proposed course(s) from that which was published on the event website for any reason
  • Advice of any event postponement or change will be made on the front page of the event website as early as possible before the event, and will be posted to the official race notice board at the registration marquee.