Her Trails Coaching
Surf Coast Century 100km
Program for Women
The full century: sea cliffs, wildflower hinterland, remote beaches and Otway bushland along the Great Ocean Road, with 1,800m of climbing across the full 100km. This 20-week Her Trails program builds the deep endurance and careful pacing this iconic ultra demands.
The Course
Running the Surf Coast Century 100km
The full century takes runners along dramatic sea cliffs, through coastal bushland and across remote beaches before returning to Anglesea. Considered one of Australia's more runnable 100km events with just 1,800m of climbing, it still demands deep endurance and careful pacing across a long day.
Seven fully-stocked checkpoints where your support crew can meet you, free guided training runs on the actual course, and an electric finish line atmosphere make this a genuinely supported 100km experience.
The Course Demands
What the race asks of you
Over 20 weeks we build the sustained aerobic durability, fuelling discipline, night-running confidence and mental resilience a full century on the coast demands.
Sustained Aerobic Durability
Long, controlled aerobic training builds the engine that carries you along cliffs, beaches and bushland without breaking down.
Beach + Bushland Terrain
Soft sand, cliff trail and Otway bushland each ask for a different rhythm. Sessions build comfort across all surfaces.
Fuelling for 100km
Seven checkpoints support consistent fuelling from early in the race, rehearsed well before race day on long runs.
Night + Fatigue Systems
A 100km day may extend into the night. We build low-light confidence and pre-decided systems for the final, fatigue-loaded hours.
Before You Begin
A 100km ultra is a serious commitment. This program assumes you are already running consistently and have enough endurance experience to begin a structured build.
- Consistent running across recent months, ideally 4 to 5 sessions per week
- Recent experience with long trail runs, marathon training or ultra-distance preparation
- Willingness to commit meaningful time to long runs, back-to-back weekends and recovery
- Willingness to train fuelling, hydration and race-day systems, not just fitness
- Medical clearance if returning from injury, illness, or extended time off training
What's Included
Everything you need, in one place
Coached by a team built by and for women. Your week is released each Saturday so you can meet each block with clarity.
Training Program
- ●4 to 6 run sessions per week across the build
- ●Progressive long runs and back-to-back weekends
- ●Strength, mobility and recovery support
- ●Fuelling, kit and race-specific guidance
Coaching + Community
- ●Weekly live coaching calls, join live or watch replays
- ●Cycle-aware adaptation with flex days
- ●Private community of runners preparing for the same race
- ●Access to the Her Trails community for ongoing connection
Also Worth Considering
Training for more than one goal this season?
Instead of purchasing individual programs, many runners choose the Her Trails All-In Membership for broader training support across the year. If you plan to complete more than one program this season, the All-In Membership is usually the most cost-effective option and gives our coaching team the ability to support you as you transition between races, training blocks and recovery periods.
Best Value
Her Trails All-In Membership
$220 / quarter
- ✓Access to every Her Trails program including trail, road and strength
- ✓Community and coaching platform with weekly coaching calls
- ✓Strength and mobility training for runners
- ✓Coaching support between races and training blocks
- ✓Ongoing community support and accountability
- ✓Discounts on merchandise and selected partner opportunities
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.
