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Surf Coast Trail Marathon

Name: Surf Coast Trail Marathon
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Torquay

Torquay, Australia • 20 Jun 2026

The Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along Victoria’s famous Surf Coast Walk in Australia, starting from Torquay and finishing at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club. It offers a full marathon, half marathon, and a new 8km race, with options for solo runners or teams of two. The course features stunning coastal landscapes including iconic Bells Beach, Point Addis clifftops, Anglesea, and Split Point lighthouse at Aireys Inlet. The trail is relatively non-technical and accessible, making it ideal for both road runners new to trail running and experienced trail runners. The event concludes with a lively afterparty at Aireys Pub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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42 km

42km Marathon

42 km

Teams of 2 Marathon (42km)

21 km

21km Half Marathon

8 km

8km Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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