Great Ocean Walk 100km
October 19, 2019 - October 20, 2019
The iconic coastal classic staged on the west coast of Victoria following the world renowned GOW walking track through the Otway Ranges, along beaches, through lush rainforest and across rocky headlands. GOW is a challenging and diverse course that presents a new and amazing view around every turn. Race against the fading light to see the sun set over the 12 Apostles. This is not just a race, it is an event. Not one to be missed.
Where: Apollo Bay to the 12 Apostles (95km) plus 5 km extra for the 100km event.
When: Next event is 13 October 2018. Last event was 14 October 2017.
Status: Trail race
No. of starters (all categories): 2017 – 83 ; 2016 – 74; 2015 – 52; 2014 – 59; 2012 – 70; 2011 – 53; 2010 – 63; 2009 – 36;
How long in existence: Since 2009
Winners in recent years:
| 100km: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | male | time | female | time |
| 2018 | Nick Montgomery | 10:36:17 | Lucy Bartholemew | 11:08:25 |
| 2017 | Andy Turner | 10:39:37 | Nicole Paton | 11:44:48 |
| 2016 | Kerry Suter | 10:21:24 | Lori Erika | 11:32:03 |
| 2015 | Majell Backhausen | 9:38:02 | Jo Brischetto | 12:05:58 |
| 2014 | Blake Hose | 9:08:28 | Gill Fowler | 10:30:45 |
| 2013 | Blake Hose | 9:28:10 | Janet Ng (Hong Kong) | 11:23:51 |
| 2012 | Brendan Davies | 9:16 | Shona Stephenson | 11:40 |
| 2011 | Julian Spence | 9:58:04 | Nikki Wynd | 12:09:11 |
| 2010 | Damon Goerke | 11:21 | Nikki Wynd | 14:15 |
| 2009 | Phil Murphy | 13:07 | Kate Sanderson | 17:00 |
| 190km: | ||||
| 2010 | Peter van Wijngaarden | 27:32 | Susannah Harvey-Jamieson | 36:41 |
| 2009 | Wayne Gregory | 31:06 | Jane Trumper | 37:55 |
Race results: 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011Team | 2011Solo | 2010 | 2009
Pics: 2010
Race records:
100k: male: Blake Hose 9:08:28 [2014]; female: Gill Fowler 10:30:45 [2014]
100 mile: male: Peter van Wijngaarden 27:32 [2010]; female: Susannah Harvey-Jamieson 36:41 [2010]