Two days of adventure racing on Victoria’s Surf Coast
Trek, mountain bike and paddle across the Surf Coast. Race Classic Long on Saturday, Classic Short or beginner-friendly Novice on Sunday, or combine both days as the Epic stage race.
From $144 per person · 4 courses · Race 1 or 2 days
Early bird prices rise in three steps — the sooner you enter, the less you pay.
Entry fees
- NoviceSunday $119
- Classic ShortSunday $119
- Classic LongSaturday $169
- EpicSaturday + Sunday $249
- NoviceSunday $129
- Classic ShortSunday $129
- Classic LongSaturday $179
- EpicSaturday + Sunday $259
- NoviceSunday $139
- Classic ShortSunday $139
- Classic LongSaturday $189
- EpicSaturday + Sunday $269
All prices include GST, kayaks and kayaking equipment.
- Date1–2 May 2027
- LocationAnglesea & Lorne, VIC
- Format1 or 2 days
- Team size2 people
- Early bird from$119pp
Paddle the Anglesea River and the open water of Bass Strait, ride the Surf Coast’s sandy singletrack, and navigate clifftop trails and the forests of the Otways.
Race a single day, or take on both as the Epic stage race. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned adventurer, you’ll finish with a huge smile… and already be planning your next one.
Dare to join the adventure — we know you’ll love it.
The courses
Classic Long
Saturday · Lorne- Trek10–12 km
- Mountain bike20–35 km
- Kayak5–8 km
Classic Short
Sunday · Anglesea- Trek5–6 km
- Mountain bike15–20 km
- Kayak4–5 km
Novice
Sunday · Anglesea- Trek4–5 km
- Mountain bike10–12 km
- Kayak2–3 km
Epic
Sat + Sun · Classic Long + Short- Trek15–18 km
- Mountain bike35–55 km
- Kayak9–13 km
Distances are approximate and depend on how many bonus checkpoints you collect.
Who can race
- Teams of two — paddle, bike, trek and hunt for checkpoints together.
- All fitness levels welcome — Novice is built for first-timers.
- Race one day, or both as the Epic stage race.
- Bring a sense of adventure and MTB gear — bike hire is available when you register.
Where
- Saturday in Lorne, where the Otway Ranges meet Loutit Bay.
- Sunday around Anglesea — river, coast and heathland trails.
- On Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, about 90 minutes from Melbourne.
- Kayaks and kayaking equipment are supplied as part of your entry.
Ready to take on the Surf Coast?
Early bird prices won’t last — lock in your team today.
Register nowEvent weekend schedule
We’ve designed the program to be challenging but not stressful. We’ll email all race information to registered teams about 10 days before the event.
Friday
Classic Long · Epic| 6:00 pm | Registration opens for Saturday teams (Classic Long & Epic) |
Saturday
Classic Long · Epic · Lorne| 6:30 am | Transition area opens for bike drop-off |
| 7:00 am | Shuttle bus to the start, until 7:45 am |
| 8:00 am | Classic Long & Epic start |
| 2:00 pm | Leaders expected to finish |
| 5:00 pm | Transition area closes · presentation at HQ |
Sunday
Classic Short · Novice · Epic| 7:00 am | Registration for Sunday-only teams |
| 8:00 am | Classic Short, Novice & Epic start |
| 11:00 am | Leaders expected to finish |
| 1:00 pm | All teams expected to finish |
| 1:30 pm | Presentation |
| 2:00 pm | Event concludes |