Ultra Marathon first for Margaret River region
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New race: Over 700 runners from across Australia and overseas will test their physical limits at the inaugural Margaret River Ultra Marathon this weekend. Photo: Rapid Ascent
This Saturday over 700 runners from across Australia and overseas will test their physical limits at the inaugural Margaret River Ultra Marathon, a scenic and diverse 80km trail running race from Hamelin Bay to Wilyabrup on the Cape to Cape coastline.
Competitors will run through an incredible range of breathtaking landscapes including awe-inspiring Karri tree forests, cliff top trails with endless ocean views, white sandy beaches, quaint coastal villages and rolling hinterland terrain.
The 80km point to point course can be completed by individuals or teams of up to five runners who will divide the distance into a relay with five different legs varying between 10km and 20km.
The brand new event was designed as an achievable challenge for all levels, from elites through to trail running newcomers. Following the premier event on Saturday will be a fun two kilometre Kids Run at the Cheeky Monkey event centre on Sunday morning.
The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is organised by Rapid Ascent, a Victorian events management company that also conducts the Surf Coast Century ultra marathon in Victoria and the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest in WA, amongst many other off-road races around Australia.
Part of the allure of the event is it provides the ideal opportunity for runners to combine their love of running with a visit to one of Australias most beautiful regions; Margaret River in south-west Western Australia – the course remaining accessible and within easy reach of the wineries, cafes and beaches that the area is famous for.
The event is being billed as a full service competition hub, including transport, well stocked checkpoints with food and drinks, a marked and marshalled course and stop off points for spectators and support crews that will allow non-runners to take in the best of the landscape as well.
The race will kick off at 7am on Saturday May 5, where runners will leave the start line at Hamelin Bay before weaving their way through the Boranup forest, past Lake Cave, along the coast past the White Elephant and Ellensbrook before ending at Cheeky Monkey.
For more information on the Margaret River Ultra Marathon head to www.MRUltramarathon.com.au
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