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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.

14/11/2025

Some started in the treetops. Others started in a downpour. Everyone finished with the same thought: “this place is something fricken awesome”

RUN BIBBULMUN TRACK STAGE RACE 2025 IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!

The Karri Long Course kicked off this morning in the ancient forests at the Valley of the Giants. Runners tiptoed across treetop walkways before the course weaved them through the hinterland and spat them out onto the rugged coast at Conspicuous Cliffs.

Meanwhile, the Tingle Short Course runners had already launched from that very spot – but not before Mother Nature delivered a proper “Great Southern” welcome. A downpour howled straight off the Southern Ocean moments before their start, then shoved them onto the Bibbulmun Track with the “hand of god” directly up their backsides!

The good news?

That was the last of the rain for the day. The clouds “cleared”, the vibes lifted, and runners tackled the challenging terrain with grins from ear to ear (maybe some were grimaces 😂).

It was a day for finding your trail legs. And respecting the terrain.

Overheard on the trail:

“This is just spectacular”
“Those. Rocks. Were. So. Much. Fun.”
“You can put that section in your back pocket!”
“I should’ve trained for more sand…”
“JAM DOUGHNUTS?! Can you ever say no to a jam doughnut?”

Massive respect to every runner for conquering Stage 1. You all certainly earned your post run carb sesh this afternoon.

Here are the folks who led the charge:

LONG COURSE:

FEMALE:

🥇Mimi MCINTOSH ( #90) - 03:44:56.11
🥈Lorna BADE ( #27) - 04:16:36.14
🥉Noemi BANGEL ( #91) - 04:30:45.33

MALE

🥇Daniel HUTCHINS ( #67) - 03:35:45.65
🥈Geordie JAMES ( #41) - 03:36:05.99
🥉Justin MULHAIR ( #101) - 03:37:05.32

SHORT COURSE:

FEMALE:

🥇Leonie BRADFIELD ( #416) - 01:56:29.22
🥈Britt CALING ( #306) - 02:02:29.72
🥉Alex VAN HEERDEN ( #372) - 02:05:40.17

MALE:

🥇Tom HARDING ( #383) - 01:39:36.63
🥈Anthony THOMAS ( #355) - 01:39:52.86
🥉Shannan DIXON ( #413) - 01:41:14.31

Huge thanks to Adrian from Green Man Media for capturing the action today.

Rest up runners. Tomorrow is the “really speccy one”.

The Rapid Ascent Team

Forget training for the Odyssey… This custom kit from The Pedla is surely worth a good half hour of bonus time (Look pro...
06/11/2025

Forget training for the Odyssey…

This custom kit from The Pedla is surely worth a good half hour of bonus time (Look pro. Go fast. Right?! 😂)

Looks aside, there’s some serious go-fast tech in these garments that make them the perfect race-day “battle gear”.

From Pedla:

The Pedla Training Jersey offers a blend of function and comfort tailored for every season. Incorporating UPF/SPF 30+ sun protection, the jersey helps shield riders from the sun’s intensity, especially during longer rides. Made with a composition of 83% REPREVE® Recycled Polyester and 17% Elastane, it provides a mix of stretch and durability, ensuring it can handle the rigors of regular training.

While the ON_OFF Grid Tech Tee is a bold evolution in ride apparel built for freedom, function, and performance. More than a jersey alternative, this piece is crafted for those who venture beyond convention, combining technical innovation with relaxed style. Built for endurance in hot conditions, the ultralight, high-stretch woven fabric wicks moisture and allows for maximum airflow, keeping you cool and dry through long, demanding days in the saddle.

This kit is available by pre-sale only and the deadline to order is January 5th 2026.

If you want to add some history to your training wardrobe…

Order your custom Otway apparel before then:
👉 https://bit.ly/pedla_otway_collection

Here’s to looking fast,

The (all the gear, no idea) Rapid Ascent Team

05/11/2025

Ep 19 is LIVE!

In it, Jez chats to the 2024 Otway Odyssey champion, Tali Lane Welsh.

Tali had a MONSTER performance in 2024 with a normalised power of 4.3 watts/kg for 4hrs 27minutes 🤯

Jez picks his brain about tactics, preparation, nutrition and mindset to go solo from the gun and stay away all day (ahead of some serious World Cup, Life Time Grand Prix and Olympian hitters!).

Listen now:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qbcvGckOudxXWHSOeU9PL?si=89pkoeTQS86LS1yOZI5YIg

Holy fiddlesticks...It's been a mind-bending few weeks in the RA office with the launch of our two most popular events –...
28/10/2025

Holy fiddlesticks...

It's been a mind-bending few weeks in the RA office with the launch of our two most popular events – Margaret River Ultra Marathon and Run Larapinta Stage Race.

We are amazed to report that both are already officially SOLD OUT for 2026! (Save for a handful of spaces in the Grand Slam at Margs (80km Sat AND 42km Sun SOLO), and a few single-stage options at Run Larapinta).

THANK YOU for all you awesome runners who jumped on these races with unprecedented speed and enthusiasm. We are so grateful for this community and your eagerness to get involved certainly fires us up to deliver the best possible experience on race day.

If you have missed out on either event, please do not be discouraged. There are waitlists in place and we do often see movement in these as the event approaches.

Also:

For those wanting to do Margaret River Ultra....

There are 14 spaces in the "Grand Slam" category. This is the hardy folk mad enough to run 80km on the Saturday and then BACK IT UP with 42km on the Sunday 🤯 We hold a special quota of spaces in the Grand Slam division because anyone hardcore enough to tackle this mighty feat deserve to be celebrated!

For those who missed out on Run Larapinta...

We do have a smattering of single-stage entries still available. If you're looking for an introduction to the event and happy not to run 4-days straight, it could be a good option.

Thanks again legends. We appreciate you all more than words can express and CAN'T WAIT to hang out with you all next year.

Here's to big goals and happy training,

The (warm and fuzzy) Rapid Ascent Team

Struth! That was QUICK. The Long Course of Run Larapinta 2026 is already SOLD OUT! (it filled in a record-breaking 13 mi...
27/10/2025

Struth! That was QUICK.

The Long Course of Run Larapinta 2026 is already SOLD OUT! (it filled in a record-breaking 13 minutes!).

THANK YOU to everyone who flooded the entry system with gusto and supported the event. You people are frickin’ awesome.

We can’t express enough how honoured we are to get to share this experience with awesome people – Cheering at finish lines. Witnessing transformations. Being part of your bucket-list moments. It’s what lights us up. The fact that we get to do this and call it “work” is utterly mind boggling.

There are still a handful of spots available in the Namatjira (Short Course). Enter asap if you’d like to secure one of those.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐚, please join the waitlist asap. We’ll be allocating spots on a first in-first served basis. (Often there are some spots that become available in the days following entries opening as people change plans.)

Thank you for trusting us with your adventure, for supporting our “baby” and for generally being one of the most supportive, encouraging and abundant communities we know of.

We can't wait to welcome new faces and old friends to the Red Centre in 2026.

The (stunned & humbled) Rapid Ascent Team

Entries for the 2026 Run Larapinta Stage Race are NOW OPEN!👉 https://bit.ly/run_larapinta_2026This is not a drill... Wit...
27/10/2025

Entries for the 2026 Run Larapinta Stage Race are NOW OPEN!

👉 https://bit.ly/run_larapinta_2026

This is not a drill...

With only 200 spots available, this race usually sells out in a matter of hours/minutes. If you want to join us, now is the time.

🗓️ 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 14-17 August 2026
📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: The magnificent Larapinta Trail, Alice Springs, NT
🏃‍♀️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: 4-day stage race with long & short course options
⚠️ 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭: Strictly 200 spots. Once they're gone, they're gone.

This is more than a race; it's a bucket-list adventure. A 4-day journey through the heart of the Australian outback that will challenge you, change you and connect you with a tribe of fellow adventurers.

As 2025 runner, Naomi says:

"𝐼 𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑜𝑤𝑛, & 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 & 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 :)"

The red dirt is calling...

Get all the details and enter here:
👉 https://bit.ly/run_larapinta_2026

The (excited) Rapid Ascent Team

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Torquay, VIC
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Tuesday 9am - 5:30am
Wednesday 9am - 5:30am
Thursday 9am - 5:30am
Friday 9am - 5:30am

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Rapid Ascent Adventure Sports Event Management

Regarded as Australia’s leading adventure sports event management company, Rapid Ascent organises off-road, adventure and niche sports events across Australia ranging from mass participation adventure races (the world’s largest!) to boutique mountain bike festivals and unique trail running events. We conceive and host our own events and also offer other organisations and brands custom event management services (see further down for more details).

Rapid Ascent currently hosts a number of major events across adventure racing, multisport, mountain biking and trail running disciplines. In addition, we are also contracted to manage the logistics for several other events including the Mother's Day Classic Geelong and the Coastrek Series. And we always have more adventure event ideas bubbling away in the background.

Importantly, our races and events are about much more that the sports we happen to love, they’re about appreciating the great outdoors, promoting environmental awareness, healthy lifestyles, community participation and creating a friendly festival atmosphere for everyone.