Australia’s premier military-inspired obstacle course race, True Grit Events, is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with SA1NT Layers, a leading Australian athletic compression apparel company. This collaboration aims to enhance the athlete experience by providing top-quality compression gear at affordable prices.   The partnership between True Grit Events and SA1NT Layers is rooted in shared values of physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal improvement. By pooling their expertise and resources, both organizations are dedicated to enriching the overall experience for ..read more

NSW 2024 True Grit 10km Elite Wave Results The Elite Wave kicks off every True Grit event around the country and is the only wave that is timed and competitive. Starting at 0830hrs on Saturday, our male and female Elites are competing for three things: A place on the podium, epic prizes, and most importantly, course domination!  Our NSW True Grit event takes place annually at Dargle Farm in Lower Portland and is always a challenging and dynamic course. During the 10km course our Elites tackled 35 obstacles, but perhaps the most challenging obstacle of the day was the humidity. Despi ..read more

So, you’ve tried running and you liked it, but you just found it a little… boring? The gym is great and you’re feeling strong, but it’s a little…repetitive? It’s time to test your speed and strength in the combined super-sport that is OCR! Here are our top 5 reasons to love Obstacle Course Racing:  1. Get out of the gym and into nature Like trail runs and triathlons, obstacle races give participants the chance to run and compete in parkland, dense woods and hilly terrain. The special thing about True Grit courses is that no two events are the same, with each state we travel to, we lo ..read more

The field of Elite runners at True Grit’s brand new WA course at Linga Longa Estate on October 22nd was very competitive, with a host of entrants travelling from all across the state, to the West for the best.   The Elite Wave is the first wave of every True Grit 10km race around the country – held at 0830hrs on the morning of the Saturday event. The Elite Wave is timed and competitive, with the first, second and third male and female to cross the line winning an epic range of prizes from our sponsors.    The men’s race put on a show with the top 4 finishing in under an hour and ..read more

  The True Grit Aussie Titles 24hour Enduro started at 2pm on Saturday June 25th and finished at 2pm on Sunday 26th June. Enduro Gritters completed as many laps of the 11km course that they could, either solo or as part of a team of two or four. This is our toughest event on offer and brings together some of the strongest competitors from around Australia.    Enduro is a display of grit and determination in its purest form.   A huge congratulations to all participants across the weekend – many personal goals were smashed out of the park in what was one of the toughest Endu ..read more

As the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, Black Dog Institute’s aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.    They’ve put together this excellent 12-Days of Self Care checklist, with plenty of resources to help you along the journey – for the Christmas season or any time of year.   Feeling ready to take on a new year with help from True Grit and Black Dog institute? Along your True Grit journey, you can easily set up their own fundraising page to raise funds for Black Dog Institute:    ..read more

With a new year comes new opportunities, and we’re starting to get excited about the challenges that 2024 will bring! Whether it’s setting new fitness goals in the gym, practicing mindfulness, or improving mental health, the new year brings an opportunity to initiate meaningful changes.   Check out our top-tips for a healthier, happier, and better you in 2024. Positive Podcasts & Media We firmly believe that you are what you eat, and in this case, your mental health can reflect the media you consume. Doom-scrolling is out for 2024, instead we’re focusing on intentional media co ..read more

  The True Grit Aussie Titles 24hour Enduro started at 2pm on Saturday June 25th and finished at 2pm on Sunday 26th June. Enduro Gritters completed as many laps of the 11km course that they could, either solo or as part of a team of two or four. This is our toughest event on offer and brings together some of the strongest competitors from around Australia.    Enduro is a display of grit and determination in its purest form.   A huge congratulations to all participants across the weekend – many personal goals were smashed out of the park in what was one of the toughest Endu ..read more

Written by: Jamie Hunter Coach – Run Vault Performance | Co-Owner – Run Vault Shop. Solo Male Winner, 2021 Aussie Titles 24hr Enduro   It seems to be the number one question everyone is asking as we prepare for the 2022 True Grit Enduro – “How cold will it be and how will I keep warm”? The single most important thing when it comes to hot or cold weather is your ability to regulate your temperature effectively and to keep it stable. Too hot and you risk nausea, dehydration and cramping. Too cold and you risk the inability to function and potential hypothermia.   The Aussie Titles 24hr ..read more

The Elite Wave is the first wave to kick off every True Grit event, taking place at 0830hrs on Saturday morning. The lineup of Elites at our WA event was fierce, with some back to defend their 2022 titles and others competing for the very first time. As always, our Elites are chasing a coveted place on the True Grit podium, an epic prize pack, and most importantly, bragging rights!    The course this year at Linga Longa Estate can be summed up with one word: HILLY.  However, our Elites came prepared with plenty of long distance running under their belts. Our Male Elite winner, S ..read more