OverviewThe run follows the established Great Ocean Walk track which is well signposted. There is a short detour off the main trail in the first section for the 100km runners only to make up the required distance. This will be well signed. There are numerous other junctions and camping grounds that are generally well signposted.While there will be some supplementary course marking runners are expected to be able to navigate the course following their map, and the Parks signage. Junctions that are potentially confusing will be marked with GOW100 race signage. An example of these will be demonstrated at the race briefing. Given that the course follows the coast fairly closely for most of the way navigation is relatively straight forward. The trail does pass through areas of dense rainforest, however, and getting off course could pose considerable dangers. This is a closed course. This means that the established trail must be followed. There should be no cutting the course, no cutting switchbacks, and no detours that would shorten the course. If a runner gets off course they should retrace their path until they return to the official course before continuing. Course Sections
Course NotesIt has been decided that course notes will not be provided for the run. There is ample existing course markings, plus almost 100 additional signs will be added for the run itself. The following link provides information from Parks Victoria on the details of each of the course sections, as well as information on the 'decision points'. At each of these the inland route must be taken.Parks Victoria Track Notes |