Cruise the coast at the 2025 Great Ocean Road Running Festival
Following back-to-back sell-out years the Australian event is back next year on May 17-18
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival will return in 2025 with a weekend long celebrations of running, music and wellness hosted in the towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay.
Following a sell-out year in 2024, the festival will return on May 17-18 in 2025 with eight distances to choose from. From the 60km Ultra Marathon to 1.5km Kids Gallop, roads to trails, walks to runs – there is an event for everyone.
The ultra marathon will see athletes head inland through flourishing forest before returning to glorious ocean views. Completing such a unique and breathtaking 60km course all on your own strength is simply one of the most empowering feelings there is.
Last year’s race saw winners James Rigg take the men’s crown in 3:56:41, while Grace Tame won the women’s race with 4:43:43.
Grace Tame (GOR)
The marathon (44km) will allow you to experience surreal views and stunning landscapes as you wind your way along the wild and windswept Southern Ocean.
Starting in Lorne, try spot Koalas as you make your way down the Great Ocean Road through Wye River, Kennett River and Skenes Creek before finishing in Apollo Bay.
Germany’s Johannes Motschmann travelled the distance in 2023 to win the men’s race (2:36:35) and Meriem Daoui won the women’s section (3:04:24).
Beyond the running events, the festival boasts a vibrant atmosphere with live music, yoga sessions, glamping and family-friendly activities. There is something for the entire family at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival.
Don’t miss your chance to run along one of the most stunning coastal routes in the world and be part of something epic.
Timetable
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1.5km Kids Gallop; 10:30am (Start & finish at Apollo Bay)
6km Run; 11:30am (Start & finish at Apollo Bay)
Chobanti Fit 14km Paradise Run; 1pm (Start & finish at Apollo Bay)
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Ultra Marathon (60km); 8am (Lorne – Apollo Bay)
Marathon (44km); 8am (Lorne – Apollo Bay)
Half Marathon (23km); 8am (Kennett River – Apollo Bay)
Great Ocean Road Walk (5km/10km); 8:30am (Start & finish at Lorne)
12km Trail Run; 8:10am (Start & finish at Lorne)
Find out more about the running festival here
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