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URGENT 2026 Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf News 8/1/26

The 2026 Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf running event has been cancelled as we have been advised by Parks Victoria of the closure of the Great Otway National Park for 24 hours due to forecast dry lightning and heightened fire risk. The safety of participants is of the utmost priority, and as the course runs through the national park, the event cannot proceed safely under these conditions.
We understand how disappointing this news is and sincerely thank you for your understanding. Please know this decision was not made lightly and participant and volunteer safety is always our top priority.
What happens next…
Virtual Entry
All participants will automatically be switched to a virtual entry.
Your result will still count towards your Mountain Goat status,
Further information about completing your virtual run will be shared shortly keep an eye out for an email from us.
👕 T-shirt Collection
You can still collect your event T-shirt at the following times at our registration tent:
Thursday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
If you are unable to pick up your t-shirt, we will mail it to you at the end of the month.
Mountain Goat 10 and 20 year awards can still be collected at the Mountain Goat tent 7-11am Friday
The Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub will still proceed as planned this weekend.
Thank you again for being part of the Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf community. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you back on the start line in the future. Please remember the National Park will be closed, and no runners or walkers will be permitted on the Mountain to Surf track.

Enter the Virtual Mountain to Surf

First Timers

The Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf is one of Australia’s most beautiful fun runs. It is an 8km run or walk from the Lorne township on the Great Ocean Road, starting uphill through the Otway forest ranges to the St George River track which then winds its way following the river back to the wild Southern Ocean and returns to Lorne past the iconic Lorne Pier and cliff track to the Surf Life Saving Club. It is organised by the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and its volunteers, and is a major fundraiser for the club and its programs.

The Mountain to Surf is known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and attracts runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, from seasoned competitors to recreational runners and walkers.

Race Day

Click through for more Race Day Information including maps, timings and before / during / after details.

Prepare for the Run

Check out our great running Training Plans, and bear in mind our Medical Guidelines for entrants.

Mountain Goat Club

Our valued Mountain Goat Club medals recognise runners and walkers for every ten events they complete. Click here for all the latest information on Mountain Goat qualifying, on the day processes and great merchandise. You can check your previous results on results.lornesurfclub.com.au.

Event Merch!

We have great new Event Merchandise, including Shark Bait and Mountain Goat Club merch – check it all out and order here.

Event Merch

Virtual Run

Can’t run at Lorne on the day, or miss out on an entry? Enter / transfer into the Virtual Mountain to Surf and your run will count to your Mountain Goat tally and receive the very collectable Event T-shirt! Click for Virtual Run information.

Changes, Refunds, Cancellations and Waitlist

All the options for entrants who may need to change their entry, and our waitlist and cancellation policies and processes are contained here.

Our Fantastic Sponsors

We are extremely grateful for the support of our fantastic sponsors so we can run the Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf events at their incredibly high level of quality and professionalism.

Our Events’ naming rights sponsor, Powercor:

and our great support sponsors: