Her Trails Surf Coast Century 50km
A structured 20 week training program designed to prepare you for the varied terrain of the Surf Coast Century. Build endurance, strength and trail confidence while being supported by experienced coaches and a community of runners preparing for the same challenge.
Program Duration
20 weeks
Race Distance
50km
Location
Anglesea · Victoria
Elevation
Approx. 900m elevation gain
Terrain
Beach, coastal trail and Otway singletrack
Access
Her Trails platform + app
The Surf Coast Century 50km is less about sustained climbing and more about navigating constantly changing terrain. The course begins on the sands of Anglesea Beach, climbs inland through the Anglesea Heath, flows through Otway forest trails and returns to the coast for a final beach run back to the finish.
Throughout the program you will train specifically for the conditions runners face on this course:
• Early climbs including the ascent to Mt Ingoldsby (“Heartbreak Hill”)
• Clay 4WD tracks that can be loose or slippery
• Flowing Otway singletrack through forest trails
• Undulating bush terrain requiring steady pacing control
• Coastal cliff-top trails exposed to wind
• A late race beach section where sand running efficiency matters
Rather than simply building endurance, this program develops the strength, durability and terrain awareness needed to move efficiently across constantly changing trail conditions.
What your program includes
• A progressive 20 week Surf Coast Century 50km training program
• Running sessions designed for coastal trail terrain
• Integrated strength and mobility work for durability
• Weekly coaching calls and community support
• Nutrition and fuelling guidance for long trail efforts
• Access to the Her Trails community for support and connection
Before you check out
When you purchase the Surf Coast Century 50km training program you will receive immediate access to the Her Trails platform and introductory resources designed to prepare you for the course.
Weekly training sessions are released each Saturday prior to the upcoming training week. This approach supports steady progression and allows your body time to properly absorb the training load.
Many runners preparing for Surf Coast choose the Her Trails All-In Membership instead
For $220 per quarter (12 month commitment), the All-In Membership includes this program plus the full Her Trails training ecosystem.
• Access to all Her Trails running programs
• Weekly professional coaching calls
• Strength and mobility training for runners
• Personalised coaching support
• The Her Trails community and platform
Joining early?
If you sign up before the official program start date through the All-In Membership, we encourage you to connect with the Her Trails coaching team so we can support you in the lead-up and help you transition smoothly into the structured program.
Once you complete checkout you will receive immediate access to the Her Trails platform and your program dashboard.
Surf Coast Century Stories
Hear directly from runners who have trained with Her Trails and experienced the Surf Coast Century journey. These stories capture the terrain, the community and the personal growth that comes from preparing for a race like this.
