The 2026 Barwon Heads Triathlon

Welcome to 12th edition of the Surf Coast Trail Marathon, a trail running event offering participants marathon and half marathon runs along the stunning Surf Coast Walk tracking from Torquay to Fairhaven on Victoria’s famed Surf Coast, an hour south west of Melbourne.

In the marathon, you can have a crack at the full distance solo, or knock off roughly half each in teams of two (great for parents juggling kid duties!). Or try the half for a taster. Or sneak in a cracking 8km, a NEW distance for SCTM to welcome all to the trails.

In many ways, this is the perfect event for all runners eyeing the two quintessential distances. For road runners it offers a first taste for trail, without being intimidating as a relatively non-technical, non-remote, non-mountainous trail.

For experienced trailites, the route still features stunning wilderness with coastal viewpoints you won’t believe (and becomes a truly go-fast course with plenty of good twists and turns).

From iconic Bells Beach (yes you run a short stretch of this hallowed turf) to the clifftops of Point Addis and Anglesea and on to Split Point lighthouse at Aireys Inlet: this course deserves to be renowned for the sheer experience of journeying through a unique natural environment. We thought that a run along its entirety was worth a shot.

Join us on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, for the inaugural Geelong Running Festival 6.5KM, Half Marathon and Geelong’s first ever Marathon.

Run or walk around the streets of Geelong traffic free, pass through iconic Kardinia Park, and enjoy the picturesque views of Corio Bay and the Eastern Beach foreshore.

We have partnered with Grassrootz to help us raise $250,000 for local charities in 2026, so explore the incredible local charities you can support, and help us make a positive and lasting impact in our community.

On Saturday, September 19th, we will also have a kids mile and all-abilities mile too!

U24 Safety To Sorrento Marathon Swim Event

The U24 event is held in February on a Saturday with favourable outgoing tides.

The event aims to start early in the morning and lasts 9 hours.

A cutoff occurs 9 hours after first start so swimmers don't encounter an incoming tide.

All swimmers require a paddler for navigation and management of swimmer safety and feeds.

All swimmers require land support for drop off, transport of gear to finish, potential evacuation and to join the celebrations at the finish

Event Details

Date: Saturday 24 April 2027

Location: Elephant Walk Reserve, Torquay

Distances: 204km, 145km & 60km

Format: Recreational Ride

Entries Close: Friday 23 April 2027 at 4pm or when field limit is reached.

Because we know cycling is all about getting out with a bunch of mates or family, we have put together an awesome group discount to reward your commitment.

Receive 10% off each entry if you enter in a group of 4 or more!

Got a group of 4 or more?

We’ll give you 10% off all entries. Just create your group when completing your individual registration.

Groups of 10 or more are welcome to submit their own Jersey to wear (to [email protected]), but this must be visible and not overall dark in colour. This is in accordance with our advocacy of safe cycling and the promotion of visible cyclists on road.