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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.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
42km
Price changes in 7 days 22 hours-
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Register for 42km$140.00
Be The Worm
Now registering June 25 – Aug 18 -
$160.00
Early Bird
Aug 18 – Nov 3 -
$180.00
Regular Entry
Nov 3 – May 20 -
$195.00
Late Entry
May 20 – June 20 -
$210.00
Last Minute
June 20 – June 20
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21km
Price changes in 7 days 22 hours-
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Register for 21km$90.00
Be The Worm
Now registering June 25 – Aug 18 -
$110.00
Early Bird
Aug 18 – Nov 3 -
$125.00
Regular Entry
Nov 3 – May 20 -
$145.00
Late Entry
May 20 – June 20 -
$155.00
Last Minute
June 20 – June 20
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Teams of 2 (Marathon)
Price changes in 7 days 22 hours-
You will be required to enter and pay for 2 people when creating your team. Prices are per person.
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Register for Teams of 2 (Marathon)$80.00
per person Be The Worm
Now registering June 25 – Aug 18 -
$90.00
Early Bird - per person
Aug 18 – Nov 3 -
$105.00
Regular Entry - Per Person
Nov 3 – May 20 -
$115.00
Late Entry - per person
May 20 – June 20 -
$125.00
Last Minute
June 20 – June 20
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8km
Price changes in 7 days 22 hours-
Urquharts Beach to Fairhaven - a sweet singletrack taster!
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Register for 8km$55.00
Be The Worm - Free Bus!
Now registering June 25 – Aug 18 -
$65.00
Early Bird - incl. bus
Aug 18 – Nov 3 -
$75.00
Regular Entry - incl. bus
Nov 3 – May 20 -
$80.00
Late Entry - incl bus
May 20 – June 20 -
$90.00
Last Minute
June 20 – June 20
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Event Schedule
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
1pm–7pm Event Registration, The Salty Dog Cafe, 47 The Esplanade, Torquay VIC 3228, Torquay
SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2025
6.30am Bus departs from (near) Fairhaven SLSC to Torquay (refer to bus schedule)
6.30am–8am Late Event Registration, Salty Dog Cafe, Fishermans Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay
8.15am Marathon race briefing at the start line at Torquay
8.30am Marathon starts (individual and first team runner)
9.45am Bus Departs from Torquay to Point Addis
9.45am Bus Departs from Fairhaven to Point Addis
9.45am - 10.30am late registration (half) Point Addis
10.45am Half Marathon race briefing, on beach, Point Addis
11am Half Marathon starts at Point Addis
11.15am-11.30am First marathon runner expected to finish at Fairhaven
12.30pm First half marathoner expected over line
1.30pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
2.30pm Event Presentations at Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club (FSLSC)
3pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
4pm Bus departs Fairhaven - Torquay (only)
5.30pm event close
From 6pm (although you can get there anytime during the day!) - Post run fun, music, food and celebratory drinks at the Airey’s Pub. Music from 7pm.
BOOKINGS FOR DINNER AT AIREYS PUB ESSENTIAL!
CONTACT:
(03) 5289 6804
www.aireyspub.com.au (easy reservations system online)
REMINDER RE: REFUNDS / TRANSFERS
It is a condition of entry that you agree to our refund policy, that is we will offer a refund less admin fee ONLY PRIOR to midnight 23rd May 2025.
Post that date we do not offer refunds NOR transfers to future events.
We apologise, however this is pretty much standard procedure for running events for reasons of sunk costs by that time. Exceptions are not made for late injuries or clashes of unexpected 'other engagements'.
The only reason we will consider is pregnancy. Of course. Blokes need not apply.
You can, however, transfer your entry to other person.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tour de Trails
- Phone
- 0430376621
- Website
- Visit website
