The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is thrilled to announce its renewed partnership with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, marking the first collaboration since 2019. This exciting partnership offers participants the unique opportunity to challenge themselves and aim for a Guinness World Records title as they take part in Australia’s largest marathon on Sunday, 15 September 2024. The TCS Sydney Marathon has long been known for its stunning scenery, vibrant atmosphere and Sydney Opera House finish line, attracting runners from around the world.  Participants of all fitness levels ar ..read more

With so many sports hydration brands out there, it can be difficult to know which one to use. The best method is trial and error, using different options in training to see what flavours you like and which ones may upset your stomach. As someone that’s often doing very long workouts and races, getting my hydration right is a massive part of performance. I came across Skratch thanks to a small sample in a goodie bag at an event.  Immediately loved the flavour, which then motivated me to get more and delve deeper into testing it out. One of the main differences between Skratch and othe ..read more

Registrations are close to capacity for the Sydney Marathon 10km, taking place alongside the record breaking Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS on Sunday, 15 September. With places filling rapidly, participants of all running abilities are encouraged to seize the opportunity to join the 10km field and be a part of this unforgettable, bucket list experience. Following the explosion of popular run clubs across Australia, the Sydney Marathon 10km event affords seasoned runners, as well as entrants curious about marathon running, or those starting out their running journey, the perfect challenge ..read more

It was a grand-slam style event as 1,900 participants mastered the trails at the Margaret River Ultra Marathon 80km and 42km races over the weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 in south-west Western Australia. As described by Event Director Sam Maffett; “There’s no greater equaliser than an ultra marathon… to see how people from all walks of life have come together to conquer and achieve the unthinkable: 80km, on foot, in a single day – it really is special!” The point-to-point course was held along the breathtaking Cape to Cape coastline from Hamelin Bay, through t ..read more

The seventh edition of the Margaret River Ultra Marathon will take place next weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 in south-west Western Australia with a sold-out field of ultra runners to hit the trails. 350 competitors will run the traditional 80km ultra marathon as solo competitors; whilst 1,150 will be running as part of a relay team of 2 to 5 members covering 10-20km each. The NEW 42km trail marathon introduced this year will be held on the Sunday is also at capacity with 400 solo runners. As one of Australia’s most in-demand races, competitors will be taken on ..read more

The Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS will make history on Sunday, 15 September with 24,000 registered participants signed-up to set the stage for Australia’s largest ever marathon. As the Sydney Marathon makes its final push to achieve Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) status, today’s sellout announcement solidifies its position as one of the great marathon races in the world.     This incredible milestone surpasses the record set by the Sydney Marathon last year, of 17,000 registered participants. The unprecedented number of registrations highlights the growi ..read more

I have a confession to make. For most of my life when it came to underwear I’ve always been a “keep it simple” kinda guy. A bulk pack of Bonds a couple times a year and I was sorted. But as time has progressed I’ve become a bit more of an undie expert. What created this passion for finding the perfect pair of briefs? Well, let’s just say that chaffing can be a powerful motivator for change. As my running volume went up, so to did the need for the right undergarments. Needless to say, the Bonds are no more and in their place I have a collection of lollybags with one for ever occasion. This bri ..read more

Lace up your shoes and mark your calendars because the revamped Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race is back and better than ever for solo runners on November 15th to 17th, 2024. The 3-day, 3-stage trail running race promises an unforgettable experience for individual runners amidst the rugged coastline, remote beaches, and windswept granite cliffs of the famed Bibbulmun Track in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia. Entries are open and have already exceeded expectations with 50% of spots already claimed within a week of opening. Organisers Rapid Ascent have self-imposed a field ..read more

Entries are now open to the 2024 Surf Coast Century on Saturday 21 September in Anglesea along the Great Ocean Road region of Victora – the feel good ultra! For 13 years, the Surf Coast Century has shown us the highs and lows of what trail runners can achieve on this incredible course, as it solidifies its’ reputation as one of Australia’s premier ultra trail marathons. The event offers 100km individual and 100km relay teams of two, three, or four runners; and a revamped 50km run now over the first half of the 100km course – last used in 2016. Need a Running Coach? The 2024 edit ..read more

Sweden swept the board with Tove Alexandersson taking all three gold medals at stake and Martin Nilsson clinching agold and a silver at the SkySnow World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, March 8-9, 2024. With rain below and snow above, the conditions for the weekend’s two events were challenging for the 22 countriesparticipating in this second edition of the SkySnow World Championships, the new skyrunning discipline of running on snow at altitude wearing micro-crampons. Italy took sec ..read more