From inspiration to perspiration the UA ALL OUT MILE provides the motivation, the coaching, and the training plan to run your fastest mile. Join the UA All Out Mile challenge today and run your fastest mile on Global Running Day.

During the UA All Out Mile Competition Period, participants are encouraged to go ALL OUT and run their fastest mile anytime between June 1st – 5th. In celebration of Global Running Day, UA will kick off live events across the globe at cities across the US as well as in the UK, Thailand, Japan, South Africa and Australia. To experience, exceptional performance in running, choose the best footwear for your runs like Tarkine Trail Devil shoes.

Sydney will play host to the first Australian UA All Out Mile live event, to be held at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground from 5:00pm-9:00pm. The event will be a celebration of the running community and free and open to the public to attend to lay down their fastest mile, as well as enjoy music and entertainment. Competitors are encouraged to register early on the day (from 4:30pm) to avoid disappointment.

Participants results will automatically be pulled from UA MapMyRun and appear on the FitRankings leaderboard, where they can see how they stack up against runners from around the world. Are you ready to see your name on the leaderboard? Prizing will be awarded to the top-3 males and top-3 females in each region. Under Armour have also committed to awarding the top teams in the “Most Milers” competition with a $10,000 monetary donation back to the non-profit organisation of their choice. All designated charities must have a connection to increasing access and opportunity for all young athletes in support of UA’s Access to Sport initiative.

 

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When registering for the UA All Out Mile, participants gain access to training routines and workouts from UA’s elite coaches, athletes, and Human Performance experts. Starting from the 1^st May the UA All Out Mile begins with a month-long Training Period. Whether you’re walking or running, connect your shoes or smartwatch to get personalised tips and training plans to help you go farther and faster.

Sign up your local crew, club, or even create a team for your social followers to support youth sports in your community. Make a team. RUN ALL OUT. Make an impact.

Head to UAALLOUTMILE.com for further information and follow @UnderArmourAU @UArunning using #UAAllOutMile for updates.

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Where Will The ASICS World Ekiden 2021 Take Place?

You won’t need to book a flight to Japan to run in the 2021 ASICS World Ekiden. This race will be a free virtual event — welcoming runners from all around the world! This marathon-distance relay race is open to all runners who wish to participate.

How Do I Register For The ASICS World Ekiden 2021?

Registering is made easy with the ASICS Runkeeper app on your mobile device, an app many runners also use to keep track of their progress as they prepare for the race. You can also register online through the event registration page.

How Many Runners Can Be On My Team?

Your team can have up to six people. However, if your team has fewer than six individuals, keep in mind that there are still six legs of the race: One or more teammates will have to compete in multiple legs of the competition.

How Do I Track My Virtual Run And Share My Results?

Both runners and their teammates can track their runs and keep record of their results using the ASICS Runkeeper app. The app can help monitor your pace and distance, but it can also keep you motivated: Insights can not only help you reflect on where you are in your training progress but also get you more excited for what’s to come.

Please note: In order to fully compete in this Ekiden relay, all six legs of the race must be documented completely and tracked using the Runkeeper app.

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Heading into its’ eleventh year, the Series features five trail run races at a range of beautiful wilderness locations all within an hour’s drive of Melbourne. Races are held from June through to October.

An added focus of this years’ Series will be on social interaction and getting the trail running community back together again after an event hiatus last year.

In 2020, the Trail Running Series featured just two virtual trail running races due to COVID-19, so Rapid Ascent is looking forward to welcoming runners back to the trails, fresh-air and natural landscapes, with an emphasis on reconnecting with one another.

“We can’t wait to see the trail running community reconnect at the Series; to catch up with old and new friends, and share these amazing runs and race experiences together,” said General Manager Sam Maffett.

“Trail running brings people together and offers more than just the enjoyment on the trails – it’s the endorphins, the fitness and health opportunities, and most importantly the friendly social vibes and friendships that we all missed last year,” said Maffett.

The Series revolutionised trail running in Australia by taking it to the masses and continues to lead the way as one of Australia’s most popular trail running events.

Each event features a short course race that varies in length between 5km and 7km, a medium course race of between 10km and 15km and a long course race that starts at 15km and extends to 23km at its longest. Competitors can enter all races or choose just the races that suit them.

The 2021 Series includes:

·        RACE 1 Yarra Bend – Sunday 6 June: 5km / 11km / 15km

·        RACE 2 Smiths Gully – Sunday 11 July: 7km / 14km / 18km

·        RACE 3 Anglesea – Sunday 8 August: 8km / 15km / 23km and NEW Friendly 4km

·        RACE 4 Werribee Gorge (NEW VENUE) – Sunday 19 Sept: 6km / 9km / 14km

·        RACE 5 Silvan – Sunday 17 October: 7km / 15km / 21km and Kids Run

 

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A large appeal of the Series is that it allows runners to become fully immersed in nature. Competitors will run on little known trails, down fun single tracks that pass through scenic landscapes of towering gum trees, trickling creeks, fern-lined valleys and native wildlife – all in a friendly event atmosphere.

These sentiments are echoed by competitors.

“I love the energy and vibe of the Trail Running Series; and I love being able to run in beautiful places I never knew existed!” said Mary, a yearly participant.

“Each event offered an excuse to escape the city and to spend some mindful, quality time outdoors in the fresh air and nature. After each trail run I felt invigorated and inspired!” said Sarah, a 2019 participant.

Rapid Ascent looks forward to kicking things off again this June at Race 1. Further details on the Trail Running Series can be found on the event website at www.TrailRunningSeries.com.au with entries NOW OPEN for these five popular events.

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Event organisers Rapid Ascent have a self-imposed field limit of 200 runners to preserve an intimate experience for all participants with this cap being reached late last week.

“We feel it is very important to preserve the experience for all runners rather than compromise the course for the sake of more people,” said Rapid Ascent General Manager, Sam Maffett.

“The timelessness of the landscape and the quiet stillness of running through the Red Centre is at the heart of the event and that is something we respect above all else. To have more than our 200 runner limit would detract from that and compromise runners’ experiences which would be a great shame,” added Maffett.

A limited number of entries are however still available in the ‘2020 Run Larapinta’ that is being conducted on 21 – 24 April 2021 after it was postponed due to COVID last year. Entries in the April event are nearing capacity with approximately 50 places remaining.

The popular stage race has developed a cult status among trail runners after being conceived only six years ago, and Rapid Ascent suggest that anyone who missed out on August to adjust their plans and come in April instead.

“It’s definitely become a bucket list event for both recreational and elite runners across Australia with the race taking in some of the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia’s Northern Territory,” said Maffett.

Two different course lengths are on offer: the Malbunka long course features stages of 19km – 46km each day and The Namatjira stages of 11km – 31km.

The race has been designed for runners of all types seeking a challenge in a spectacular part of the world.

“It is fair to say Run Larapinta is far more a running experience than a race. Yes, you can test yourself against your running compatriots and race for a place, but far more people will be in it for the spectacular experience of running through a timeless landscape,” added Maffett.

Participants doing the longer Malbunka stages will rack up more than 130kms of running in four day­­s. Those choosing the shorter Namatjira stage will clock 80 kilometres of running on rugged terrain.

Run Larapinta was first held in 2015 when 78 runners took part. Exactly 200 runners are now expected to experience the red centre on foot in both April 21-24, and August 26-29 events.

For more information on the Run Larapinta Stage Race head to the official website at www.RunLarapinta.com.au.

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EVENT DETAILS:

Two Events in 2021:

• Wednesday 21 April to Saturday 24 April 2021 (this is the rescheduled ‘2020 event’ – ENTRIES OPEN
• Thursday 26 August to Sunday 29 August 2021 (this is the ‘2021 event’) SOLD OUT!!! – Join the waitlist HERE

Where: Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
What:  A 4-day, 4-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail with two course distance options:

The Malbunka (the longer course):

APRIL EVENT:

• Stage 1: 20km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
• Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
• Stage 3: 31km from Birthday Waterhole turn off to Standley Chasm.
• Stage 4: 32km from Ochre Pits to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

AUGUST EVENT:

• Stage 1: 20km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
• Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
• Stage 3: 30.5km from Ochre Pits to Ormiston Gorge
• Stage 4: 46km from Redbank Gorge Ridge Campsite to Mt Sonder and Glen Helen

The Namatjira (the shorter course):

APRIL EVENT:

• Stage 1: 11.5km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station.
• Stage 2: 22km from The Old Hamilton Downs Station to Standley Chasm.
• Stage 3: 20km Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm.
• Stage 4: 26km from Counts Point turn off to Ellery Creek Water Hole.

AUGUST EVENT:

• Stage 1: 11.5km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station.
• Stage 2: 22km from The Old Hamilton Downs Station to Standley Chasm.
• Stage 3: 22km from Glen Helen to Ormiston Gorge.
• Stage 4: 31km from Redbank Gorge Ridge Campsite to Glen Helen.

EVENT WEBSITE:
www.RunLarapinta.com.au

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The Under Armour and rebel Run Tour is an opportunity to celebrate, inspire and unite runners of all levels. Each stop of the UA and rebel Run Tour will allow runners to receive a free, individual assessment by a shoe fitting expert, meet run coaches and special guests and experience UA’s latest models of its high-performance running shoes built on the UA HOVRTM and FLOWTM cushioning technology. The performance shoes and technology are designed to meet the personal demands of every type of runner and enhance their running experience and improve their form:

• A HOVR Machina 2: Mixes the speed of a racing shoe with the comfort of a long-distance
  trainer. The HOVR Machina 2 features a high-ventilation mesh fabric for improved
  breathability and reduced weight, as well as a new tongue construction that is thinner and retains less moisture.
• UA Flow Velociti Wind: Designed and engineered to provide great responsiveness and
  energy return, grippy traction so you can run with confidence, and a groundbreaking
  super-engineered upper solution, UA Warp, that molds perfectly to the human form to
  unlock performance. The UA Flow Velociti Wind is designed for speed over longer distances – putting the wind at your back with every stride.

“We’re thrilled to build upon the strong partnership between Under Armour and rebel and bring this exciting program to runners of all levels and ages” said Jennifer Gulliver, General Manager Customer and Marketing at rebel. “With a number of group runs, large events, and local races affected last year, we are really looking forward to reconnecting with the running community and to support them with the latest performance gear from Under Armour available at rebel. Now more than ever we rely on the transformative power of sport and encourage everyone to participate in one way or another”.

All of the footwear in UA’s 2021 run shoe suite come digitally connected. Before taking off for their trial run in the latest footwear at the UA and rebel Run Tour, runners will be shown how to connect their shoes to the MapMyRun app to experience UA’s Form Coaching technology. Form Coaching provides runners with real-time, personalised feedback delivered audibly during a run, helping runners better manage their risk of injury and improve their performance. Using anonymous data from nearly 87,000 Form Coaching users on MapMyRun, UA found that those who engaged the digital coach ran 7% faster and 3% farther* than the average for all runners using the app.

Runners will be able to set off for a run at each of the UA and rebel Run Tour stops with UA’s latest models of its high-performance running shoes and return to a recovery station and entertainment. In addition, UA and rebel are offering customers a gift with purchase for every shoe purchased at the UA and rebel Run tour.

The Under Armour and rebel Run Tour dates and locations are as follows, with Victoria and
Queensland stops to be announced at a later date:

For further information about the UA and rebel Run Tour or to shop UA HOVR Machina 2, please visit: https://www.rebelsport.com.au/under-armour-machina-2. Get your UA running essentials at rebel stores across Australia or by visiting www.rebelsport.com.au. Keep up to date with the UA and rebel Run Tour by following Under Armour on Instagram and Facebook using #UArebelRunTour.

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This is a continuation of the ASB Christchurch Marathon’s personal rebuild following the earthquakes. In 2011, the event was forced out of the central city event to the outskirts of Christchurch, first to Lincoln and then to Christchurch Airport. In 2015 the organisers brought the event back into the central city, basing it at Cathedral Square. In 2017 ASB Bank came on board as the principal sponsor, and in 2019 the event returned to its traditional race base at the Christchurch Town Hall.

In 2020, of course, everything including the ASB Christchurch Marathon was interrupted by Covid-19. “That was a big hit financially for the event,” says race director, Chris Cox, “But it also gave us some time to consider the future.”

Since returning to the central city, Cox and his crew had been working with local authorities to reclaim the traditional course. It took some time, but in 2019 the event returned to its Town Hall race base, and now in 2021, they finally return to the pre-earthquake race route.

“The course concept is very important,” says Cox. “Parts of it still run on the historic 1974 Commonwealth Games route, which was the inspiration for this event. That route is widely accepted as the fastest in New Zealand, but it is also very scenic and takes in iconic Christchurch areas such as Hagley Park, the Avon River, Oxford Terrace and the Town Hall. So it has everything!”

The only thing the ASB Christchurch Marathon hasn’t had, in fact, is good weather. The past four years have all seen bitter wind and rain. But that too is about to change.

“The ASB Christchurch Marathon has always been Queen’s Birthday Weekend, but terrible weather in recent years has really impacted participation. The numbers just have not built back to those pre-earthquake levels, so we decided the event needed to be at a nicer time of the year. So 2021’s 40th anniversary will be on April 11th.”

“With the traditional course but a new date, it really is a case of back to the future,” laughs Cox. “Taking that further, we’re really pleased to have ASB returning for its fifth year as the naming sponsor, and to announce a new charity partner in Trees That Count.”

Trees That Count is a nationwide native tree planting initiative established by the Project Crimson Trust.

CEO Adele Fitzpatrick says “Our breath-taking forests are part of the New Zealand experience, highly valued by Kiwis. From the Great Walks to our local reserves they provide us with places to exercise in, spend time with our families or simply to marvel at. We’re thrilled to be the charity partner for Christchurch Marathon and funds raised will enable us to extend our support to planting groups in the Canterbury region.”

Since it came on board as naming sponsor of the marathon, ASB has contributed each year to the local community through various initiatives. This includes its 2017 initiative ‘Run back the Tracks’ where the distance run by race entrants correlated to funding from ASB to help rebuild running tracks through the Port Hills, following fire damage earlier in the year.

ASB head of Community and Sponsorship Mark Graham says partnering with Trees that Count was a perfect fit.

“We’re incredibly proud to be the major partner of such an iconic Christchurch event, and to be able to give back to the community by working with Trees that Count to replant areas of Christchurch.

“Trees donated will be used to help restore the Avoca Valley in the Port Hills. The Valley is on the doorstep of Christchurch City and borders Rāpaki Track which has more than one million visitors a year. The reserve will include a range of tracks for the community, which we hope will be used for those wanting to train for future running events,” says Graham.

Race day for the 2021 ASB Christchurch Marathon is Sunday 11th April. Entries are open now at www.christchurchmarathon.co.nz

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The Australian Track and Field Championships is the largest annual athletics event in Australia and the Oceania region, traditionally attracting more than 3,500 athletes from across Australia and the Pacific.

With the 2020 Championships in Sydney being cancelled due to COVID-19, the home of the 2000 Games will now host the 2021 Championships in a COVID-safe event, which will act as a major hit out for athletes leading into the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Athletics Australia CEO Darren Gocher said despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, he is looking forward to the Australian athletics community reuniting as the nation’s best compete together once again.

“We know how difficult the last year has been for our track and field athletes in not being able to compete, which makes announcing the venue for the Australian Track and Field Championships all the more exciting,” Gocher said.

“We recognise that competition in Australia is still disrupted, but we are doing everything we possibly can to give athletes the opportunity to compete safely for national titles and of course, to qualify for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“The Australian Track and Field Championships is the highlight of our domestic season, and the culmination of another year of hard work and dedication from our athletes, so I want to thank the NSW Government for their collaboration and ongoing support in making this happen. Together, we will make this the best possible event that we can for the Australian athletics community.”

The Australian Track and Field Championships determine Australia’s best athletes in more than 1,000 events. The 2021 Championships will take place at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre from April 12-21 and subject to no disruptions from COVID-19, will be the last chance for automatic qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

NSW Acting Minister for Sport, the Hon. Geoff Lee MP welcomed the 2021 Championships back to Sydney ahead of this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

“We want to give our NSW athletes the best possible chance to succeed and competing at this world-class facility gives them a great home advantage,” Mr Lee said.

“Having our future champions competing on the same stage as our Olympic and Paralympic legends will also ensure we promote a great legacy for athletics.

“We are super excited about welcoming the superstars of track and field to Sydney in 2021 for a COVID-safe event.”

NSW Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Stuart Ayres MP said the Australian Track and Field Championships would deliver a valuable boost to the visitor economy.

“Events like these Championships are the engine room of the NSW visitor economy with thousands of competitors participating in the program supported by officials, staff, volunteers and spectators who all stay and spend locally for the duration.

“Sydney has a proud history of hosting world-class sporting events and it will be fantastic to see the Australian Track and Field Championships at the home of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

“We look forward to welcoming all the participants and their supporters in April and encourage them to visit Sydney.com for inspiration about all the amazing things to do in the Harbour City.”

Athletics Australia acknowledges that the 2021 Australian Track and Field Championships are subject to change based on any implemented COVID-19 restrictions and regulations.

Together with the NSW Government, Athletics Australia will be monitoring COVID-19 restrictions to ensure it is appropriate for the event to take place and will take into consideration travel restrictions from each state and territory.

Spectator numbers and safety measures for athletes, staff, coaches, officials and spectators will be dictated by NSW Health and COVID-safe best practise as per the date of the event.

More information on safety will be made available in due course.

To read our FAQs about the 2021 Australian Track and Field Championships, click here.

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Athletics in the ACT are turning to the world of cycling as a way to make their new road-race, the ‘RunACT 5K Presented by Aussie’ as fast as possible on 9 January 2021.

The new event is open to everyone, not just athletics club members. It will feature a Community and Elite 5K as well as Junior races over 1k, 2k and 3k.

Although the cycling criterium track at Stromlo Forest Park is 1200m long, the course will be made up of 1km laps that avoid the most significant elevation gain on the circuit. The 1k lap has been marked out by an AIMS certified course measurer – making it eligible for official times and PB’s.

The surface on the circuit is smooth and fast, and with the event being held in the evening conditions will be as good as possible.

More information and entries into the Community event is available here

For entry into the elite race, contact Dan Wallis at eo.act@athletics.org.au

Runner’s Tribe will be featuring the profiles of the elite field in the lead-up to the event which will be livestreamed.

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The 4 day, 4 stage trail running race will be held on 21-24 April and 26-29 August both in 2021 – providing more people the opportunity to be part of this life-changing experience. The 2020 event was postponed and will in effect be replaced by the April race, whilst the August event is in the usual timeslot for 2021.

As one of Australia’s most anticipated trail running stage races, organisers can’t wait to share the Outback experience twice-over!

“We are very excited to host two events in 2021,” said General Manager of Rapid Ascent, Sam Maffett. “Run Larapinta really is far more a running experience than a race. Yes, you can challenge yourself and race hard, but far more people do it for the opportunity to run MacDonnell Ranges with other people,” continued Maffett.

The trail running race has become a drawcard for both recreational and elite runners across Australia (and overseas) with the 2021 events both expected to reach their field limit of 200 runners per event date.

“It’s definitely become a bucket list event on the ultra running calendar, and it’s easy to see why!” said Maffett. “Participants come away with life-long friendships and an incredible sense of awe after spending time running through the timeless red centre landscape. It really is a unique event for any runner.”

The courses take in the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia’s Northern Territory in the heart of the West MacDonnell Ranges. It is rough and rocky terrain that is unlike any other landscape in Australia which is part of the drawcard for runners.

The event provides two different course length options: The Malbunka (long course) features stages varying between 19km – 46km each day and a total of 130km across all four days, whilst The Namatjira (short course) features stages of 11km – 31km with a total of 80km across the four days.

Keen trail runners can also enter individual stages of the race with this option especially popular among local participants.

“You don’t need to be an elite runner, or a runner with a long list of ultra-marathon race finishes to your name. You just need to be an active person who is willing to chip away at the course and keep moving from start to finish” said Maffett.

Previous participants have nothing but positive enthusiasm for the stage-race over its 5 year history:

Karen, a 2019 participant said, “This was an amazing way to see a beautiful part of Outback Australia. The trail is tough, but the beauty of the area, its vastness and majesty made every step worthwhile. I feel privileged to have seen a special part of our country and met some lovely people along way.” 

Robyn, at 64 years of age from the 2018 stage race said, “This was one of the most enjoyable and challenging experiences in my life. The comradeship of the other competitors and the event organisers left you feeling like you had been friends forever.”  

Andrew from 2019 said “I loved this event. It challenged me and I hope I am a better prepared runner because of it. The landscape we ran through is unbelievably beautiful and inspiring. The event organisation was flawless and allowed us runners to just get on and enjoy ourselves.”

2021 participants are encouraged to enter early to avoid missing out; and to look at extending their stay in the area, making it a memorable holiday with numerous organised tours in the Outback on offer.

For more details on the Run Larapinta Stage Race in April or August, or further tourist information, head to the official website at www.RunLarapinta.com.au.

EVENT DETAILS – APRIL AND AUGUST:

When: 21-24 April 2021 AND 26-29 August 2021

Where: Larapinta Trail in the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
What:  A 4-day, 4-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail with two course distance options:

The Malbunka (the longer course):

• Stage 1: 19.5km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
• Stage 2: 41km from Simpson’s Gap to Standley Chasm
• Stage 3: 30.5km from Ochre Pits to Ormiston Gorge
• Stage 4: 46km from Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder and Glen Helen

The Namatjira (the shorter course):

• Stage 1: 11km around Alice Springs to the Old Telegraph Station
• Stage 2: 20km from The Old Hamilton Downs Station to Standley Chasm
• Stage 3: 22km from Glen Helen to Ormiston Gorge via Ormiston Pound
• Stage 4: 31km from Redbank Gorge to and Glen Helen

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