Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · Other Distances
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 26 June 2027
- Location
- Fairhaven, Australia
- Distance
- 4.97 mi / 8.0 km
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km: 26 June 2027, from Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Race Timeline
289 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 4.97-mile-specific training ramps up.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km 2027: quick answers
When is Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km 2027?
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km 2027 takes place on Saturday, 26 June 2027.
Where does Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km start?
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km starts at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km?
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km is 4.97 miles (8km).
How much does Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km cost to enter?
From $75 (8km) to $210 (Team Marathon) – see website — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 26 June 2027
- Distance
- 4.97 miles / 8.0km
- Location
- Fairhaven, Australia
- Start Point
- Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC
- Surface
- Trail/Beach
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
From $75 (8km) to $210 (Team Marathon) – see website — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Tour de Trails.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail/beach.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC
Start line.
Where Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km starts and finishes
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km starts at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Route Breakdown
The race follows the celebrated Surf Coast Walk, beginning on the golden sands of Torquay and winding along the shoreline to the Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club. Runners tackle a short dash over Bells Beach, then climb the dramatic cliffs of Point Addis and Anglesea, before descending to the historic Split Point lighthouse at Aireys Inlet. The trail is a mix of well‑maintained single‑track, beach sections and shaded forest paths through the Otway foothills, offering spectacular ocean views without technical difficulty. Aid stations provide water and electrolytes, and the finish line is at the beachfront club where a post‑race celebration awaits.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Pace Calculator & Splits
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
48:17
Average pace / km
30:00
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 36:13 | 22:30 | 1:52:31 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 39:14 | 24:23 | 2:01:54 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 42:15 | 26:15 | 2:11:17 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 45:16 | 28:08 | 2:20:39 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 48:17 | 30:00 | 2:30:02 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 51:18 | 31:53 | 2:39:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 54:20 | 33:45 | 2:48:47 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 57:21 | 35:38 | 2:58:10 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:00:22 | 37:30 | 3:07:32 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:06:24 | 41:15 | 3:26:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:12:26 | 45:01 | 3:45:03 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:18:28 | 48:46 | 4:03:48 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:24:30 | 52:31 | 4:22:33 | 7:00:00 |
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km finish
41:08
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneySurf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.97-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, Fairhaven, VIC fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
4.97-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km is run off-road (Trail/Beach), so local traffic is unaffected.
Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
People Also Search For
Similar races
Two Bays Trail Run
Dromana to Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Eltham Park 5
Eltham, London, UK
Ware Festival of Running
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK
Cliffe Woods 5
Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, UK
Sevenoaks Seven
Sevenoaks, Kent, UK
Voltaren City2Surf
Sydney, New South Wales
Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Surf Coast Trail Marathon 8km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.