The ULTRA Marathon

Ultra News

Brett — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:22:59 +0000

Press information April 18, 2008 For immediate release

The Ultra seeks expressions of interest from elite runners

The Ultra, a 44 day stage race of 3,000kms from Melbourne to Brisbane is to be held in October and November 2009. It will pass through 146 Australian cities including its capital Canberra, and the world famous Sydney.

The proposed prize money on offer is AUD one million dollars for outright first and a further AUD 1/4 million for stage wins and minor placings down to 5th place.

The race will be televised with daily updates going to air each day, similar to the Tour de France. Race entry will be strictly by way of invitation only. It is envisaged that the field will be limited to only 15 starters. Athletes need to provide their own crews/seconds. The race organisers will provide modern motorhome accommodation.

Expressions of interest are sought from elite international athletes only. They should submit credentials, especially details of recent multi day race performances.

Top marathoners will also be considered. Please reply as soon as possible providing name, address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, passport photo, country represented and detailed information of performance history to eliteathlete@theultra.com.au (cut-off for expressions of interest close 2 May 2008)

For further information, please contact:

Email: eliteathlete@theultra.com.au

Ultra Facts

Brett — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:43:25 +0000

2,942 kms
2,942,000 meters
9,652,230 feet

1.47 months
6.3 weeks
44 Days

8 hours a day for 44 consecutive days
480 minutes a day for 44 consecutive days
28,800 seconds a day for 44 consecutive days

352 hours
21,120 minutes
1,267,200 seconds

What is an Ultramarathon?

Brett — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:17:12 +0000

By David Blaikie
Ultramarathon World
An ultramarathon is any organized footrace extending beyond the standard
marathon running distance of 42 kilometres, 195 metres (26 miles, 385
yards). Ultra races typically begin at 50 kilometres and can extend to
enormous distances. There is no limit.

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Ultra Runner

Brett — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:15:23 +0000

15 elite ultra marathon runners will participate in the race, representing numerous countries throughout the world.

Ultra Challenge

Brett — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:04:40 +0000

Take the definition of “extreme measures, extremist, fanatic, radical, revolutionary”, add 3,000 kilometers of glorious eastern Australian coastline, throw in 15 elite athletes who can and will run it, and give them only 44 days to complete it.

What?

The ULTRA is an extreme international ultra-marathon race in which 15 athletes will run approximately 70 kilometers per day, for 44 consecutive days, covering nearly 3,000 kilometers in aid of charity. It is equivalent to the Tour de France but on foot, and similar to the old Westfield runs with Yannis Kouros and Cliff Young but a staged race.

When?

The ULTRA will take place between October – November 2009, during the fourth term of the schooling year.

Where?

The ULTRA will start in Melbourne, pass through Sydney, and finish in Brisbane. In all it will travel through approximately 146 towns along the eastern Australian coastline, passing hundreds of schools.

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Course details

Brett — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:48:16 +0000

The ULTRA will start in Melbourne, pass through Sydney, and finish in Brisbane. In all it will travel through approximately 146 towns, along the eastern Australian coastline.

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