TRAVEL

KILLCARE BEACH

The Event Centre is at Killcare Beach, Killcare

Address
Beach Drive
Killcare Beach, NSW 2257
Directions

Killcare Beach, with its crashing waves and views south across the mouth of the Hawkesbury to the Northern Beaches is the perfect location for a beach holiday or day trip over the summer months. Bouddi National Park starts at the Northern end of the beach with plenty of bushwalking opportunities as well.

Please note: There is patchy mobile reception at Killcare Beach.

Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive and settle in on the morning of the event.

BUS SHUTTLE TRANSFER

Runners are encouraged to use public transport. An event shuttle bus will run participants from Woy Woy Station to Killcare Beach, and back to Woy Woy Station after you have finished your race. We recommend checking Trip Planner for the most accurate and up to date train information). Bus shuttles to the Start line will run between 7am and 7:20am to allow runners plenty of time to complete registration prior to race start. The return shuttles back to Woy Woy Station will commence at 11:30am and leave at 30min intervals. Full details will be released in the Event Program. Please note the bus shuttles can take up to 30 minutes to the Event Centre, depending on traffic conditions.

Shuttle bus tickets are $5 per person and must be booked prior to race day through the registration platform. Find your Bouddi Coastal Run registration and ‘Purchase Merchandise’ to add a bus ticket. Please select the correct number of seats required as this will impact the bus charter service capacity.

DRIVING TO THE VENUE

For those participants who choose to drive, we strongly encourage car-pooling with fellow runners to help reduce congestion.

Parking at Killcare Beach is limited and will fill-up quickly; overflow parking is available along Beach Drive and surrounding streets.

Please follow the directions of event marshals and be courteous of residents and other beach users – parking is not reserved for event participants.

Accommodation

Beach Retreats is offering 15% off beach abodes for Bouddi Coastal Run participants. The special will run over the weekend of 10 – 13 November featuring a diverse range of holiday properties all within easy reach of the start/finish line. In order to let runners recoup after race day they are also offering a complimentary midday checkout on the Sunday.

For bookings contact:
P +61 0418 262 454
[email protected]
Book Online

For more accommodation options check out the Love Central Coast.

For nearby camping options check out the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

FOOD

The Killcare Beach Kiosk will be open from 7am-5pm, providing coffee before and after the race along with cold drinks and hot food. EFTPOS and cash are accepted. The kiosk is a short walk from the finish line at the end of the Killcare Surf Club building.

ACTIVITIES

The Lakes Festival
3 – 12 November 2023

The popular annual event is back bigger than ever in its seventh year, with more than 30 events making a splash across the entire Central Coast from 3-12 November 2023. The Bouddi Coastal Run is excited to be included as part of this years Lakes Festival.

The 10-day festival will feature a program of sporting, family, cultural, educational, art and live music events on and surrounding the waterways. Make sure to check out what other activities are available and plan your Central Coast getaway this November!

The Central Coast, NSW, ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney, has a rich diversity of landscapes with seaside towns, lakes, pristine national parks, lush hinterland and more than four times the waterfront of Sydney Harbour. The abundant natural beauty of the area is combined with thriving urban centres and bespoke dining experiences.

Combined with a mild, sunny climate, a busy calendar of cultural and sporting events, it is easy to see why the area has an enviable lifestyle and has long been one of the best known holiday locations on Australia’s east coast.