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Rapid Ascent is Australia’s leading adventure sports event management company, organising off-road & adventure sports events across Australia including mountain-biking, trail running, ultra marathons, adventure races and off-road triathlons.

THE BALLOT IS NOW OPEN FOR 2027 RUN LARAPINTA STAGE RACE!ENTER BALLOT HERE:👉 https://raceroster.com/events/2027/164648/r...
14/10/2026

THE BALLOT IS NOW OPEN FOR 2027 RUN LARAPINTA STAGE RACE!

ENTER BALLOT HERE:
👉 https://raceroster.com/events/2027/164648/run-larapinta-2027

MORE INFO ABOUT RUN LARA HERE:
👉 https://bit.ly/471YrdP

If you missed the memo last week...

We've moved to a ballot system for 2027 because, in previous years, demand to do this 4 day stage race FAR exceeds the ~200 spots we have available (the last two editions have sold out in a matter of hours.

And, while we are incredibly grateful for the continued enthusiasm for the event, we want to make the entry process as fair and low stress as possible for all runners.

With the ballot process, rather than have you rushing to the entry system the moment we open registrations, you will have four days to enter the ballot (14-18 Oct 2026), and every eligible application received during the ballot period will have an equal chance of selection.

GOOD LUCK in the ballot and we can't wait to make new friends and welcome back old ones in 2027.

The (grateful & excited) Rapid Ascent Team

Run Larapinta 2027 entries are moving to a ballot!With around 200 places available and past events selling out within ho...
07/10/2026

Run Larapinta 2027 entries are moving to a ballot!

With around 200 places available and past events selling out within hours, the new process gives every eligible runner the same chance to secure a place (rather than a frantic race to the entry system!)

The ballot will be open from 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday 14 October until 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 18 October 2026.

There is no "first come, first served" advantage between those dates, so take the time to choose your event, read the details and submit one complete application.

If you are successful, entries will be drawn at random on Tuesday 20 October and your card will be automatically charged the full entry fee before your confirmation email arrives.

Not selected? You will have the chance to join the waitlist.

Save this post, rally your trail mates and head to the link in bio to learn more about the ballot process.

Thanks for understanding!

The Rapid Ascent Team

Meet Britta: Britta is coming to run the Long Course (Karri) at Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race this month – a 107km trai...
04/10/2026

Meet Britta:

Britta is coming to run the Long Course (Karri) at Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race this month – a 107km trail running endeavour over 3 days.

But...

While Run Bib is considered as a BIG athletic goal by most people, it’s only the second part of a much larger adventure for Britta. That's because, this wild woman is riding over 950km of the Munda Biddi Trail just to get to the start line!

Here’s what she says about the trip:

"I'm a runner, but I'm also a cyclist, skier, swimmer and general adventurer. My favourite trips include at least one of the above but even better if it's more than one!"

"My partner Bill and I have been wanting to do the Munda biddi trail for years- the cycling equivalent of the Bibbulum, an off-road route running from Perth to Albany. We've done quite a few bikepacking trips including the Tour Aotearoa, Vic Divide and San Juan Huts in Colorado- plus various circuits straight from our own front door- and it's our favourite way to travel. "

"Life at home is always busy and this is a way to simplify: ride, eat, sleep, repeat- plus see some amazing places in a way that so much more immersive than most means of travel. And we hear there are some good pubs along the way!"

"I've been doing quite a few running races over the past few years, following on from my 100 mile Alpine Challenge in 2025- and Run Bibbulum looks like a lot of fun, so I decided to try pulling it all together."

"I'm not sure if cycling 1000km is the best way to taper for a running race, but I know I'll be feeling mentally refreshed and hopefully I can survive."

Suffice to say, Britta sounds like she has life figured out: Simplify to relax; hardship = happiness; and nothing beats a good pub after a long day on the bike!

Can’t wait to meet you on the 23rd Britta.

Happy riding,

The (in awe) Rapid Ascent Team

𝐏.𝐒. Britta is looking to car pool with other runners at Run Bibbulmun (she will only have a bike!). Let us know if you’re running and happy to share a ride.

Introducing XTERRA Anglesea!13–14 February 2027 | Anglesea, Victoria 👉 Off-Road Triathlons: 👉...
30/09/2026

Introducing XTERRA Anglesea!
13–14 February 2027 | Anglesea, Victoria

👉 Off-Road Triathlons:
👉 Super-Sprint (250m / 6.1km / 2.3km);
👉 Sprint (750m / 15km /5.3km);
👉 Full Distance (1500m / 30km / 10km)
👉 Trail Running: 10km – or – 21km
👉 Aquathlon (Swim/Run): 1000m / 5.2km

➡️ https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-anglesea

The cat's out of the bag!

We’re very thrilled to announce the all-new XTERRA Anglesea!

This two-day off-road triathlon and trail running festival will be hitting Victoria’s Surf Coast on 13–14 February 2027. There's an event for everyone in the family and we cannot wait!

ALL DETAILS & ENTRIES HERE:
👉 https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-anglesea

Visit Melbourne
Visit the Great Ocean Road

28/09/2026

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“Variety is the spice of life”. That’s 👆 the theory we had in mind when developing the concept for the, Run Tasmania Sta...
24/09/2026

“Variety is the spice of life”.

That’s 👆 the theory we had in mind when developing the concept for the, Run Tasmania Stage Race early last year. And, with just 2 months until the inaugural event gets underway, we reckon the theory still holds water!

Here’s what we mean:

You know that feeling when you’re travelling? When everything is new and your senses are on hyperdrive? We reckon, that’s when one feels most alive. That’s when the strongest memories and bonds are formed, and that’s what we wanted to bake into every day of this new trail running stage race.

Once we were clear on the “secret” ingredient, we had to choose a location…

After scouring the maps, reliving our memories and picking the brains of our adventure contacts, the answer was resounding: “If you want wild variety and untamed beauty, TASMANIA is the place to go“.

But Tassie is a big ol’ island, so we got to work…

Many “boots on the ground” missions to scope out the best of what this island has to offer (it’s bloody cold in July!). A heap of consultation with local running legends (shout out Hanny Allston). And a long iterative process working with local authorities.

Slowly and surely, we honed in on our goal…

The result?

Four days of running. Four wildly different worlds. And one heck of an adventure!

Runners will enjoy coastal trails with ocean views one day; Alpine peaks the next; Ancient rainforest dripping with moss and mystery on Day 3; And sea cliffs that drop 300 metres to the Southern Ocean as the grand finale on Day 4.

This is more than a race. It’s more than an “experience”. It’s the ultimate trail running expedition (with plenty of creature comforts each day!).

ALL THE DETAILS & ENTRIES HERE:
👉 https://bit.ly/Run_Tasmania_2026

Here’s to new frontiers,

The Rapid Ascent Team

P.S. After a few last minute withdrawals, there are a handful of spaces still available on the start line of Run Tas 2026. If that sound like your cup of tea...

👉 https://bit.ly/Run_Tasmania_2026

23/09/2026

Salt. Dirt. Trails. A NEW outdoor adventure is taking shape for 2027.

If your favourite weekends involve exerting yourself in nature surrounded by like minded people…

WATCH THIS SPACE.

Details announced September 30th 2026 (next Wednesday).

21/09/2026

4 weeks til race week! Bring on Run Bib 2026!!

3 days. 1 epic track. Denmark, WA.

Entries still available.

LINK IN BIO

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