After some fast flat river single .. more

After some fast flat river single trail you will hit a climb that takes you up to a ridgeline that will lead you to Mount Mambup. This ascent has a beautiful backdrop of the Avon River and on a foggy morning it feels like you are running above the clouds 😍 Has to be one of our favourite sections.

This descent is technical, fast .. more

This descent is technical, fast and will definitely have the eyes wide open😮, heart racing ❤️, and feet dancing 💃. Add a bit of water and this gets next level interesting. Well worth a look at before race day. It's not far from Bell's Rapids. Enjoy 😊

Flat and fast with a dash of .. more

Flat and fast with a dash of techy rocks.
Go on! Put it on the line and make the elastic band stretch 🥵

Who thinks we should have a green sprinter guernsey ?

When the goguljar is raging through .. more

When the goguljar is raging through Bell's Rapids you can feel the energy! Bottle some of it up because it is still 4km to Avon Ridge.

The beauty keeps on coming! .. more

The beauty keeps on coming! Take some timeout on the tree swing here and soak up what this valley has to offer 😍

Your first opportunity to refuel .. more

Your first opportunity to refuel and also a team change over point.
- First Runner estimated: 7:34 am (5min/km), Cut off 9:16 am.

Yummy Hot Jam Donuts here! 🍩

The party dials up another level: 13.3km +635m.
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One of the best parts of trail .. more

One of the best parts of trail running is it takes you back to being a kid and just having fun! Mudslides = epic child hood memories and just damn good fun and laughs 😂
Who is keen for some fun!?!?!

You could run on a boring concrete .. more

You could run on a boring concrete path or you could get a bit wild and charge through a creek!
Positives are your calves will get a nice ice bath before they burn up on the incline. You will also wash off about 2kg of clay off your shoes!

Many have passed the land before us .. more

Many have passed the land before us.

The early settler survey teams must have had it tough pushing through the steep terrain and thick bushland found in this valley. Great to see some remnants of their journeys along your adventure to Cobbler Pool.

Time to refuel, change team .. more

Time to refuel, change team runners or start your day.
The 40km hike starts at 6:30am.
First Runner Estimated: 8:31am (5min/km)
Cut off time is 11:45am.

P.S. Paruna is Step City! Pace yourself wisely!

The party peaks on this leg! 11.6km +624m.
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One of the most picturesque .. more

One of the most picturesque sections of the course but these steps will make you work hard for the view.
But we think it is still worth it! 😍

First Hiker 8:30 am, Hiker .. more

First Hiker 8:30 am, Hiker cut off 10:42 am.
First runner expected 9:28 am (5min/km), Cut off time 14:15 pm.
Yes, those Hot Jam Donuts are following you!

Apparently the course 'flattens' out for leg four... 16.5km +499m. Just remember water flows downstream so it is actually always up!
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Just when you think you have .. more

Just when you think you have almost reached Aid 4 you get this gnarly trail to spice your life up! Giddy up!

The last opportunity to refuel .. more

The last opportunity to refuel or swap out a team runner. Bring it home strong!
First hiker 11:10am, Hiker cut off 16:15 pm,
First runner estimated 10:51 am (5min/km), Cut off time 17:48 pm.

East African Coffee & Red Bull here.

Leg 5 is like the hangover where it gets a bit tough again! 12.3km +489
Rise above. Go beyond.
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Who will be crowned in 2025?.. more

Who will be crowned in 2025?
3.13km
200m of vertical gain
5.5% gradient

Runnable but relentless.

The beauty of this trail is .. more

The beauty of this trail is that it takes you through private land that you can only traverse with special permissions. This also means we have to make our way over fences! Nothing like a ladder agility test 57km into an ultra! Watch out for the barbed wire ⚠️😲

The final 5km is largely marked .. more

The final 5km is largely marked with logs and rocks. We have carved out a techy decent that will make sure your eyes are wide open when you cross that finish line 😲🏁.

Just when you think you're on .. more

Just when you think you're on the decline to the finish chute you will find a vertical rock wall 🧗‍♀️ that will have you borderline rock climbing / scrambling! It’s like icing on the cake 🧁. We felt like a flat non technical finish just wouldn’t have given this adventure the right flavour.
Ps. It’s actually not the final final climb as we have a new finish line 🏁 now and you will go up a gradual incline to that finishing arch this year. Don’t worry we will cheer you all the way and FYI it’s a no walking zone! 🚶‍♀️🚶❌🏃‍♀️🏃✅

Throughout history, running .. more

Kids Dash 3:30 pm start 500m or 1km
6km +230m 12:00pm check in, 1:30pm start. Last 6km hiker in by 3:30pm
40km Hike and 65km cut off time 8:30 pm. First runner expected 11:50 am and first hiker expected 1:10 pm.

Featuring:
- Sunchukers Live Music
- Nowhereman Brewing Co
- Wes Truckin Burgers
- Little Brassica
- Tribe & Trail
- Mammas & Pappas Animal Care
- Hyperice Recovery Tent
- A couple fire pits
And some legends getting out of their comfort zones and taking on the Avon Valley!
🙌

Whether you're running, aiding, .. more

Whether you're running, aiding, or spectating, we know this year's Transcend will be a memorable one. The Transcend team and all our partners are so excited to share the day with you all and look forward to seeing you there!