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2026 Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf News

Following the cancellation of the 2026 Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf running event due to fire rating levels and the closure of the Great Otway National Park for 24 hours by Parks Victoria, the following is relevant to entrants
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.
We have now switched everyone to the Virtual Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf Run, and they have 2 weeks to do their own 8km run wherever they choose.
Our partner timing company has sent out emails to everyone with a personalised link to upload their times.
If anyone can’t find that email they should email time@multisportaustralia.com.au and request their personalised email to be resent.
At the end of January we will upload all the submitted times to our results website www.results.lornesurfclub.com.au and give a completion credit towards their 10 and 20 year Mountain Goat awards.
We will mail out the event T Shirts at the end of January / early February to those who did not pick one up at Lorne on the 8th and 9th of January.
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.

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: