The Run Larapinta Stage Race brought the Red Centre alive as trail runners completed four stages over four days through the challenging terrain of the west MacDonnell Ranges on the iconic Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory.
The event finished yesterday 24th April with many accomplishments gained and memories made...
Rapid Ascent is excited to launch the 2020 Trail Running Series presented by MINI Countryman with entries opening for two virtual races to be held on June 14 and July 12.
Participants can enter either 5km, 10km or 15km races over whatever course they have access to whilst respecting social distancing rules. Then at 9:00am on race morning, competitors set off to complete their race, knowing that all other entrants are running at the exact same time as well.
Courtney Dauwalter, the two-time champion and current record holder, is gearing up for a historic bid at this year’s Hardrock 100. Having triumphed in both 2022 and 2023, Dauwalter returns to tackle the grueling 100-mile loop through Colorado’s stunning San Juan mountains.
Entries are now open to Victoria’s premier Trail Running Series for 2022 as it returns to its usual winter and spring seasons.
American ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter once again asserted her dominance in the world of ultrarunning with a resounding victory in the women's race at the Mt. Fuji 100. Not only did she clinch the top spot in the women's category, but she also finished an impressive third overall, closely trailing behind the Chinese duo of Guomin Deng and Qin Guidu.
Courtney Dauwalter made headlines with her awe-inspiring performance at the renowned Western States 100-Mile Race, setting a new course record in the women's division. Dauwalter's incredible display of strength and endurance surpassed the previous leading time by an astonishing 80 minutes, leaving spectators in awe of her remarkable feat. In a historic moment, Tom Evans, a former soldier, etched his name in the annals of British running by becoming the first-ever Briton to claim victory in the men's event.
Palisades Tahoe, California - Kenyan athletes Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Patrick Kipngeno demonstrated their dominance by securing victories in both the Vertical Kilometer (VK) and Skyrace events at the Broken Arrow Skyrace this weekend. Their remarkable performances took place from Friday through Sunday, June 23.
With only 100 places available, ‘The Pilliga Ultra; a run to keep the Pilliga Wild’, is a bucket-list, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run in a unique wild place, and stand united with the local community and Gamilaraay peoples against the destruction of our wild places.
The Surf Coast Century upholds its’ position as a must-do ultra marathon with an influx of solo competitors from across the Nation securing their spot within 24 hours of entries opening.
In a landmark move toward inclusivity, the TransLantau races, part of the UTMB World Series events, have opened their doors to visually impaired athletes, allowing them to compete with guide runners. Liang Zhang, a 44-year-old Hong Kong runner who has been visually impaired since birth, is eagerly taking advantage of this progressive shift as he gears up for the 25km event scheduled for this Sunday.
