Buckley's 24 Adventure Race

Lorne, the third major stop on the Great Ocean Road, will serve as race HQ for the second edition of Buckley's 24 Adventure Race. This is not a straightforward road start with gels ready; it is a team challenge involving trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking through the Otways, with terrain that requires packing for problem-solving as much as speed. Expect a day focused on adventure racing rather than a simple run: transitioning between disciplines, organizing gear, interpreting the course as it unfolds, and supporting teammates when fatigue sets in. The official description calls it "dangerous," a direct assessment for an event centered on bush, bikes, boats, and extended decision-making periods originating from race HQ, rather than a standard lap course.