The Stromlo Running Festival was founded by Australian marathon legend Robert de Castella – former world record holder and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, he is eminently qualified to oversee a race of this magnitude, but it is the reason for its founding that adds weight to Deek’s involvement. The festival was begun to commemorate the …
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Thundering Around the Barrington Tops
Once again, Tempus was privileged to be part of the first running of a new event – this time a challenging 33km trail run in the lower Barrington Tops, starting at pleasant Salisbury, and cresting at Corkers Trail at a frigid 1400 metres above sea level, before returning to Salisbury Lodges – the event hub. …
Doggone It – A Dog-Friendly Trail Run!
A first for Tempus Sports Timing recently, with the running of the inaugural Riverwood Downs Trail Run for humans and dogs – presented by the people at Tail Runner. The race venue was located at beautiful and dog-friendly Riverwood Downs – a picturesque resort in the foothills of the Barrington Tops. Accordingly, the July temperatures were …
4 Peaks, 4 Times the Fun
Bright Alpine Climb – 4 Peaks is the most unusual event Tempus has timed so far, in that it combines four of the toughest mountain running events in Alpine Victoria into 4 straight days of running, or hiking if you’re an alpine walker. Results for everyone who did all four days are combined into a General …
Hounslow Highs and Lows
Officially ranked Australia’s #1 toughest ultra trail run – just this week – the Hounslow Classic near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains of NSW is set for legendary status after only two years of operation. The good folk at Mountain Sports have delivered a mind-blowingly tough 68km run that promises much and delivers more in …