Buffalo Stampede Preview

This weekend sees a first in Australian ultra and trail running, the first fully-sanctioned SkyRun to be held on our shores in the form of the Buffalo Stampede. Driven by ‘vertical’, Sky Races are known for being tough events where Read More …

Six Foot Track Race Preview

This year sees a special running of the Six Foot track marathon, celebrating its 30th anniversary. For our overseas readers, Six Foot Track holds a special place in the hearts of many a trail runner in Australia, particularly New South Read More …

Ultra Runners of the Year

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First of all, thanks to everyone that took the time to vote for our little competition to see whom you, our readers from around the world decided that you would like to be named our Ultra Runners of the Year. Read More …

Australian Ultra Runners of the Year

Following on from our International Ultra Runners of the Year vote, we now turn our focus to our local home-grown Aussie talent – although it seems some of you couldn’t wait and nominated a few Aussies amongst the International runners Read More …

Design The New Six Foot Track Logo

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On the eve of Six Foot Track Marathon guaranteed entries opening here in Australia, the organisers of this iconic event are launching an exciting competition for a new logo. All you have to do is design it and if selected Read More …

The Aussie Summer of Ultras

Spring / Summer was kind of the ‘unofficial’ start of the ultra season here in Australia, with three to four very established runs that signaled the start of the oncoming heat. However, we now have a plethora of races all Read More …

When Orienteering and Ultras Collide – The Hanny Allston Interview

If you live in the world of Orienteering, you’ll know exactly who Hanny Allston is – she’s kind of a big deal, in fact she’s more than that, she’s a World Champion and was also the first non-European to win Read More …

The Glow Worm Tunnel Preview

Is it a marathon, is it an ultra? The race director tells us that it’s around 43kms in distance, but unlike our road counterparts who measure the millimetres of their nether regions, as ultra runners we couldn’t really careless. Foremost Read More …