RIP TO RIVER classic

A 10 km surf beach run from "The Rip" at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove by the Barwon River. Arguably the oldest Fun Run in Australia, the Rip to River, held early every Summer, is one of the club's most iconic events. It is also our single biggest fundraiser and each year we welcome approximately 1000 runners to the pristine hard sand track from the Pt Lonsdale lighthouse to the main beach at Ocean Grove.

Note new Date – December 27th, 2025

Registration Now Open

Race Rules

10km Walk starts 9.00am* on beach west of Pt Lonsdale lighthouse. Check in and collect bib first at Pt Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club.

10km Run starts 9.30am* on beach west of Pt Lonsdale lighthouse. Check in and collect bib first at Pt Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club.

5m Run starts 9.00am* at OG main beach. Check in and collect bib first at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.

Ripper Nipper Run starts 9.30am* at OG main beach. Check in and collect bib first at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.

*Times could be earlier in case of hot weather

Those who have registered online can collect bibs either 4-6pm on Friday 26th December at OG Surf Club; or on the morning of the event from 7am (from OGSLSC for 5km and Ripper Nipper) and from Pt Lonsdale SLSC (for 10km events).
Please bring along your registration confirmation on your phone. It makes it easier to allocate your bib.
Event Tshirts will be available for collection at Ocean Grove on 2nd and 3rd, for those who have paid for one online. They will be available to purchase on these days, subject to stock availability.
A bus will be available to ferry 10km entrants back to Pt Lonsdale SLSC (covered under entry fee). Bus will leave from OG Main Beach approx 11am and midday.
Bags may be labelled and left at Pt Lonsdale SLSC. They will be ferried to OG Main Beach and can be collected from the BBQ tent. At entrants’ own risk.