2026 Great Ocean Road Running Festival, presented by Melrose

Welcome to the 3rd running of theGreat Ocean Trail Ultra

Australia’s most iconic oceanside ultra, weaving its singletrack magic alongside the most famous coastline our continent has to offer.

Come run the icon with us on 24th October 2026.

Choose from:

100km solo (capped entries 250)

100km relay team of two (capped entries 50 / 25 teams)

45km solo (capped entries 150)

We give thanks to the founder of the event, Andy Hewat, for entrusting this event to us. We aim to honour his legacy of what is a foundation event in the annuls of Australia's trail running history, and honour the efforts of all runners and volunteers who have contributed to the event over the years.

We hope to keep growing the event while maintaining its grassroots vibe, welcoming atmosphere and deliverance of many finish line hugs. We're famous for em.

www.greatoceanultra.com

KANGAROOBIE KLASSIC

Swim 1km : MTB 16km : Paddle 5.7km : Run 6.5km

A family friendly adventure race consisting of river swim, mountain bike, kayak and trail running legs. Compete as an individual completing all four legs or as part of a team of 2,3 or 4 competing relay style. Junior events at the conclusion of the main race include the Junior Ninja Trail run for 6 - 12 year olds and the Gellibrand Eel Junior triathlon recommended for participants from 8 - 14 years

The cry was heard across the land - "Let the Athletic Proletariat unite once a year to celebrate ordinary performances in an extraordinary location." And so the Kangaroobie Klassic was born. The Adventure Racing Championship of the known universe ( ie Princetown and Lower Gellibrand). And it was decreed that every March on Autumnal Equinox give or take a few weeks they would wave their feeble arms in the air standing proud and united in stretched lycra and collective mediocrity.

And then it would get ugly!