This weekend see the running of The Berry Long Run down in Victoria. And, if the weather is anything to go by there’s a fair chance you could see some snow. One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be a Read More …
When I first heard about this run – an out and back along the GNW, covering 550kms in just six days, my initial reaction was. “Awesome, but that’s damn ambitious!” But, it sometimes takes a little bit of crazy for Read More …
The fastest 200 miler sounds a little like an oxymoron. 100 miles is often completed at a fairly pedestrian rate, unless of course you’re Jim Walmsley. To describe a 200 miler as quick, seems altogether ridiculous. However, this is what Read More …
Not since the 2018 Crush the Cargill 24 hour Challenge has the world of trail running been holding its breath for such an epic event. The inaugural Crush the Cargill Longest Shortest Day (LSD) begins 8 pm this Friday (NZ Read More …
Following our article earlier in the week, today we feature a preview of the runners for the Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra. This will be the first preview of its kind here in Australia, differing quite significantly from any other form Read More …
This coming weekend sees the first running in Australia of what’s known as the Backyard Ultras – The Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra. Special mention also to AAA Racing’s Clint Eastwood LOS, which also offers the winner a golden ticket Read More …
Community is very much at the heart of what Ultra168 stands for. Yep, there’s the big races, which aim to create ‘experiences’ for people. But if you’re the type of runner that likes to create their own experience, prefers simplicity Read More …
I don’t think there were any other races on this weekend, but I could be wrong. And if the number of Facebook selfies wasn’t enough to tell you, then a little known race was on this weekend up in the Read More …
Following our 100km preview yesterday, today it’s the turn of the 50km and a brief overview of the 22km race contenders too. Enjoy! Women’s 50km Preview The 50k female field is headlined by Lucy Bartholomew and several other local runners Read More …
The biggest ultra trail running event in Australia kicks off this week. More than 7,000 runners will descend upon Katoomba in the Blue Mountains to tackle one of several distances on offer, including the mainstay 100k event. There are also Read More …
