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In only it’s sixth year, the Margaret River Ultra Marathon has proven once again why it stands as one of the greatest ultra races in Australia as a capacity field of 1,500 participants completed the 80km course on Saturday 6 May, 2023. In the words of Race Director Sam Maffett; “It’s an awe-inspiring event of endurance, determination, friendship and support. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” The point-to-point course was held along the breathtaking Cape to Cape coastline in south-west Western Australia from Hamelin Bay, through to the finish line at Howard Park Wines in Wilyabrup. 400 solo runners and 1,100 relay team members covering 10-20km each made up the capacity field which sold-out within three weeks of entries opening in October last year. Part of the alure for participants is not just the welcoming event atmosphere, it’s the course itself that offers a magnificent journey along some of the greatest variety of trails the south-west has to offer. The 2022 course champion Josh Chugg backed up his win, using all his ultra running mental strength and skills in the final stages to clock an outstanding time of 6 hours 36 minutes and 17 seconds – breaking his own course record by 4 minutes! “This event is special to me because it is such a meaningful race being my first ultra trail last year and I thought that was the best race I had put together,” said Chugg. “But when I got to Leg 4, I thought the course record might be in reach so I started to push – it was on my mind – my original goal was just to get under 7 hours, but Richardt (Schwable) pulled me along early and suddenly the record was in reach!” Despite breaking his own record, Chugg still pushed his limits. “It’s such an interesting course being in a magic part of the world – the beaches and forests are stunning! But no matter how comfortable you feel half-way, hitting the beaches there’s a bit of suffering – the body was screaming towards the end!” Richardt Schwalb came in second, and Sjoerd Algera was third in times of 7:24:00 and 7:44:15, respectively. The women’s solo 80km field saw Jayme Berman of Esperance WA etch her name in the winner’s history book in an remarkable time of 7:49:01, which also placed her fourth overall. Once again the women on course showed their ultra running strength and prowess with not just impressive times, but impressive placings overall with three females in the top 10! Petra Jerejian finished fifth overall, and placed as second female (7:55:29); Kirsten Buist was ninth overall and third female (8:12:52). Bergman had a great lead up to the race and was ecstatic with her win. “I’ve run as part of a relay team most years because it’s just magnificent; it really is such a great place to run so doing it as a solo this year was the next step for me.” “After getting Covid just before the race last year, it’s actually been an amazing two-year lead up to get here and be here on the start line. And yeh, it’s been a perfect day and a perfect race, thank you so much!” Team “Lori Family” was the first relay team to finish the 80km course in the second fastest team time ever on course (6:04:31), and included team members Andrea Kierath, Christie Godfrey, Michael Lori, Erika Lori and Mark Lori. Another team in the spotlight was ‘always trailing’ with competitor Teague Czislowski running Leg 5 with the support of team-mates and spectators bringing him home to the tune of We are the Champions by Queen. Teague was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last year – yet he still trained every day determined to make it to the Margaret River Ultra Marathon as part of our relay team… and he did! Competitors continued to finish well into the night at Howard Park Wines after a spectacular journey that took them through tall karri forests, coastal trails, beaches and bluffs with sweeping views across the magical Margaret River region. A 2km Kids Run was held on Sunday morning prior to presentations. Rapid Ascent lavished in the enthusiasm that oozed from competitors and supporters throughout the race. “This is what we love about the Margaret River Ultra – the enthusiasm, excitement, tears, high-fives and joy that eludes from the course and on the sidelines!” said Sam Maffett, General Manager of organisers Rapid Ascent. “We are so proud of every athlete on course today – we understand your desire to run and love you being a part of this event,” continued Maffett. “The check-points and finish line really did come alive with celebrations and it was fantastic to see some incredible running – and cheering – throughout the entire day!” The 2024 Margaret River Ultra Marathon is set to be held on Saturday 11 May (tentative date) with entries to open in late September. The event is expected to reach capacity. Rapid Ascent have a self-imposed entry limit to preserve the competitor experience for those running on the day. Margaret River Ultra Marathon Result: Top 3 Men 1 Josh Chugg (course record) 06:36:17 2 Richardt Schwalb 07:24:00 3 Sjoerd Algera 07:44:15 Top 3 Women 1 Jayme Bergman 07:49:01 2 Petra Jerejian 07:55:29 3 Kirsten Buist 08:12:52 FULL RESULTS – TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS: CLICK HERE For more information on the Margaret River Ultra Marathon head to www.MRUltramarathon.com.au or www.facebook.com/RapidAscentUltraRunningEvents

Daniel Bagley outpaced more then 1285 runners to win in 01:47:36. He finished 4 minutes 49 seconds ahead of Orlando Corea. Finishing third was Oliver Matharu (01:53:35). For the women, Abigail Halcarz got a win, finishing with a time of 02:07:52 . Rebecca Gallop earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:11:10. Rounding out the top three was Alice Belcher with a time of 02:11:18. Top 5 Men 1 Daniel Bagley 01:47:36 2 Orlando Corea 01:52:25 3 Oliver Matharu 01:53:35 4 David Hill 01:53:55 5 John Gordon 01:54:10 Top 5 Women 1 Abigail Halcarz 02:07:52 2 Rebecca Gallop 02:11:10 3 Alice Belcher 02:11:18 4 Alice Thackray 02:14:52 5 Kate Wright 02:15:20 Complete results

Half Marathon James Karanza Gikunga outran roughly 471 runners to win with a time of 01:10:47. Enock Kipchirchir Kigen secured second in this year’s race with a time of 01:12:19. Lamphone Xayyathee (01:16:58) made notched third place. In the women’s race, it was Lodkeo Inthakoumman (01:27:25) taking the top spot, ahead of Satomi Uchino (01:38:57). Khankham Noymany got the third place in 01:40:51. Top 5 Men 1 James Karanza Gikunga 01:10:47 2 Enock Kipchirchir Kigen 01:12:19 3 Lamphone Xayyathee 01:16:58 4 Shunichiro Hayashi 01:22:46 5 Bounchanh Sengaloun 01:23:12 Top 5 Women 1 Lodkeo Inthakoumman 01:27:25 2 Satomi Uchino 01:38:57 3 Khankham Noymany 01:40:51 4 Maaike Visser 01:43:13 5 Souk Malivanh 01:45:18 Complete results 10 km Sysavath Thammavongchith grinded past more than 1561 runners to win in 00:32:23. He bested Maikeo Singhalath who crossed the finish line 3 minutes 10 seconds behind him. Souliya Sounanthavong (00:35:50) made notched third place. In the ladies race, it was Phouthalath Innout (00:43:49) taking the top spot. She finished 30 seconds ahead of Yoth Soulivanhthong. While Bang One Vanmany came in third at 00:45:09 Top 5 Men 1 Sysavath Thammavongchith 00:32:23 2 Maikeo Singhalath 00:35:33 3 Souliya Sounanthavong 00:35:50 4 Thongsone Singsavanh 00:36:21 5 Thavone Phonasa 00:36:36 Top 5 Women 1 Phouthalath Innout 00:43:49 2 Yoth Soulivanhthong 00:44:19 3 Bang One Vanmany 00:45:09 4 Nouning Inthavong 00:46:51 5 Souphavanh Saiysamone 00:47:11 Complete results

Roncer Kipkorir outran roughly 45372 runners to win with a time of 00:59:38. He finished 15 secondes ahead of Josphat Chumo. Finishing third was Jimmy Gressier (00:59:55). For the women, it was Sheila Chepkurui (01:06:01) taking the top spot. Sheila Chepkurui and Betelihem Yemer end up toghether at the second place with a time of 01:06:46 Top 5 Men 1 Roncer Kipkorir KEN 00:59:38 2 Josphat Chumo KEN 00:59:53 3 Jimmy Gressier 00:59:55 4 Hassan Chahdi 01:01:29 5 Ali Chebures UGA 01:02:19 Top 5 Women 1 Sheila Chepkurui KEN 01:06:01 2 Betelihem Yemer ETH 01:06:46 3 Marion Kibor KEN 01:06:46 4 Nelly Jepchumba KEN 01:07:00 5 Vivian Melly KEN 01:07:35 Complete results

One of the most unique races in the world took place on Saturday 4th and Sunday, 5th of February 2023…. the Ultra-Trail of Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia! After 2 years of interruption following the Covid, more than 1,000 participants took part in one of its six events set out in the heart of the Angkor remains. Organized by French Team SDPO and by Phoenix Voyages Group technical support, this 6th edition was once again a great success offering the trailers and walkers from 39 countries, excitements and wonderful memories between jungle, temple, rice fields and sporting challenge! The UTA is the only race authorized to run through this cultural jewel and it is the only ultra trail in Cambodia approved by the Ministry of Tourism and the Cambodian National Olympic Committee. Once again this year, more runners ran all the way through, inspired by the thrilling and fulfilling experience, as well as the magnificent scene. A trail among the big ones After only 6 years of existence, the Ultra-Trail of Angkor is now one of the most amazing races in Asia. Organized by Jean Claude LE CORNEC and his team SDPO with Phoenix Voyages for technical support, the Ultra-Trail of Angkor is one of the major trails. On the podiums are the famous faces and fans of this UTA. Véronique Messina, a French expariate in Cambodia, is a scratch winner oh UTA 100 (new distance) in 12h 29’ 07”. This athlete has won since the first edition all the UTA128 in her category. Jean Luc Puong who is in the Cambodia team for the World Championship of trail is second. On the 64 km, Benoit Mary, PDG of Meltonic wins the race in 7h11, Satomi Huchino, Japanese runner, finishes 5ème and is first woman in 7h34. Salvador Calvo Redondo, a Spanish runner win the marathon trail with a time of 3h36’26”. Ling Lee Yin (Hong Kong) is the first woman and 5eme in general on the same race. On the 32 km, Charley Bacry (France) blasted the peloton in a record of 2h16, the first woman Kia Holm Reimer (Denmark) runs in 2h 57’26”. RESULTS OF ULTRA TRAIL D’ANGKOR 2023 Résults of l’UTA 100 km 1F. MESSINA Véronique 12h 29’ 07 1H. PUONG Jean Luc 12h 30’ 48 Résults of Bayon Trail 64 km 1H. MARY Benoit 7h 11’54 1F. UCHINO Satomi 7h 34’ 54 Résults of Marathon Trail 42 km 1H. LE TAN Hi 3h 05’ 20’ 1F. LY Nary 4h 06’ 23 Résults of Jungle Trail 32 km 1H. BACRY Charley 2h 16’ 27 1F. HOLM REIMER Kia 2h 57’ 26 Résults of Temple Run 18 km 1H. SCHILPP Alexander 1h24’ 12 1F. MCPARLIN Zoe 1h 30’02 Résults of Elephant Trail 8 km (new race) 1H. HEDRICK Farrell 34’ 05 1F. GUERIN CALMETTES Tilia 44’ 00 ORGANIZER FEEBACK Jean Claude Le Cornec, President of SDPO, founder and organizer of the race. “Phoenix Voyages Group has been co-organizing the race since its very first event. Combined with sporting experience of SDPO, the competence of our tour specialist in Asia, allowed the many runners to take on a superb sporting challenge while experiencing an unforgettable stay in Cambodia and/or neighboring countries. With the largest delegation of runners on the mythical event and with Paris Olympic Games in perspective in 2024, France remains more than ever committed to the celebration of sport. We are already in the starting phase for the 7th edition. Don’t miss the next edition of ULTRA TRAIL 27 & 28 January 2024

At the end of the race, Cameron Levins and Lee Wesselius crossed the finish line in the same time of 00:00:09. Thomas Broatch (00:00:09) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Bonnie Khuu got a win, finishing with a time of 00:00:50 . Pamela Lee earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:00:47. The third place went to Elizabeth McIntyre with a time of 00:00:45 Top 5 Men 1 Cameron Levins 00:00:09 2 Lee Wesselius 00:00:09 3 Thomas Broatch 00:00:09 4 Brian Masterson 00:00:08 5 Daniel Zewdu 00:00:08 Top 5 Women 1 Bonnie Khuu 00:00:50 2 Pamela Lee 00:00:47 3 Elizabeth McIntyre 00:00:45 4 Deanne Corbett 00:00:43 5 Barbara Kudo 00:00:46 Complete results

Marathon Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo grinded past more than 1676 runners to win in 02:30:03, followed by Hoàng Nguyên Thanh who finished with a time of 02:41:37. Rounding out the top three was Phạm Ngọc Phan with a time of 02:41:45. In the ladies race, Hà Hậu got a win, finishing with a time of 02:56:50 . She finished 22 minutes 19 seconds ahead of Nông Thị Chang. Finishing third was Nguyễn Thị Đường (03:19:17). Top 5 Men 1 Ezekiel Kemboi Omullo 02:30:03 2 Hoàng Nguyên Thanh 02:41:37 3 Phạm Ngọc Phan 02:41:45 4 Triệu Tiến Luyện 02:42:38 5 Lê Văn Tuấn 02:42:48 Top 5 Women 1 Hà Hậu 02:56:50 2 Nông Thị Chang 03:19:09 3 Nguyễn Thị Đường 03:19:17 4 Thái Thị Hồng 03:20:30 5 Nguyễn Phương Thùy 03:20:45 Complete results Half Marathon Nguyễn Đăng Khoa outran roughly 3531 runners to win with a time of 01:14:14. Lý Nhân Tín earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:14:32. Lê Hữu Lộc (01:15:44) made notched third place. In the women’s race, Nguyễn Thị Phương Trinh won the race with a time of 01:28:07 , followed by Lê Thị Kha Ly who finished with a time of 01:28:36. The third place went to Pkhuat1112 with a time of 01:30:05 Top 5 Men 1 Nguyễn Đăng Khoa 01:14:14 2 Lý Nhân Tín 01:14:32 3 Lê Hữu Lộc 01:15:44 4 Nguyễn Hoàng Hưng 01:16:39 5 Long Íu 01:16:51 Top 5 Women 1 Nguyễn Thị Phương Trinh 01:28:07 2 Lê Thị Kha Ly 01:28:36 3 Pkhuat1112 01:30:05 4 Đoàn Thị Hiền 01:31:54 5 Phạm Thị Thuý Hạnh 01:33:30 Complete results 10 Km Trương Nhật Linh outran roughly 2251 runners to win with a time of 00:35:49. Coming in second was Mao Quốc Tiến (00:37:38). The third place went to Trần Thanh Cương with a time of 00:39:14 In the ladies race, Nguyễn Thị Thương got a win, finishing with a time of 00:44:56 , followed by Nguyễn Việt Hương who finished with a time of 00:45:00. Finishing third was Trần Thị Ngọc Trang (00:45:08). Top 5 Men 1 Trương Nhật Linh 00:35:49 2 Mao Quốc Tiến 00:37:38 3 Trần Thanh Cương 00:39:14 4 Phạm Hồng Quang 00:44:37 5 Bùi Thế Dũng 00:44:39 Top 5 Women 1 Nguyễn Thị Thương 00:44:56 2 Nguyễn Việt Hương 00:45:00 3 Trần Thị Ngọc Trang 00:45:08 4 Đặng Thị Hoa 00:45:18 5 Trần Thị Thơ 00:47:41 Complete results 5 Km Cấn Văn Thanh Anh Minh got a win, finishing with a time of 00:17:24. Nguyễn Phùng Thắng secured second in this year’s race with a time of 00:17:44. Võ Đình Giáp (00:17:54) made notched third place. For the women, Nguyễn Đặng Yến Huỳnh scored victory with a time of 00:20:57 , ahead of Phan Mai Trinh (00:22:34). Finishing third was Clayton Fushia Emily (00:24:25). Top 5 Men 1 Cấn Văn Thanh Anh Minh 00:17:24 2 Nguyễn Phùng Thắng 00:17:44 3 Võ Đình Giáp 00:17:54 4 Mao Quốc Tới 00:18:07 5 Nguyễn Văn Thông 00:18:37 Top 5 Women 1 Nguyễn Đặng Yến Huỳnh 00:20:57 2 Phan Mai Trinh 00:22:34 3 Clayton Fushia Emily 00:24:25 4 Nguyễn Thị Như Quỳnh 00:24:49 5 Nguyễn Hồng Nga 00:26:40 Complete results

Amdework Walelegn won the race with a time of 01:00:28. Oqbe Kibrom Ruesom secured second in this year’s race with a time of 01:01:01. Benjamin Choquert (01:02:20) made notched third place. For the women, it was Betsy Saina who took the top spot in 01:08:25 . She finished 17 seconds ahead of Alina Reh. Rounding out the top three was Deborah Schöneborn with a time of 01:09:41. Top 5 Men 1 Amdework Walelegn 01:00:28 2 Oqbe Kibrom Ruesom 01:01:01 3 Benjamin Choquert 01:02:20 4 Michael Somers 01:02:23 5 Abel Bonifacio Sikowo 01:02:26 Top 5 Women 1 Betsy Saina 01:08:25 2 Alina Reh 01:08:42 3 Deborah Schöneborn 01:09:41 4 Alisa Vainio 01:10:20 5 Melody Julien 01:11:42 Complete results

SORRENTO (NA) – Sunday, December 4, as the Christmas lights gave way to the magnificent sunshine that woke and warmed Sorrento. Napoli Running welcomed with traditional enthusiasm over a thousand runners to the starting line of the Panoramica Sorrento-Massa Lubrense-Positano 27km, over a thousand hearts set off to the heartbeat of Vltava, the symphonic poem composed by Bedřich Smetana in 1874. Enthusiasm also came from Sorrento Mayor Massimo Coppola:“It was a beautiful day of sport and I was delighted to see in Sorrento people who came from all over the world. Guests who were able to appreciate our territories, our roads, as the views alleviated the fatigue felt by the runners.” THE WINNERS – A race that from the first steps makes clear who is going to win. Giorgio Mario Nigro (ASD Carmax Camaldolese) and, not far back, Massimiliano Fiorillo (SSD Dynamyk Fitness) are already on their own from km 2 and chased by a small group of four other runners. Sustained pace, despite the climb, with passage to km 10 in 38’40" (3.52’/km) and sharply increased at 21°km when the timer of the finish line of Gran Premio Nastro Verde was stopped at 1h16’43", pace therefore of 3’39"/km. Last kilometers of the race run always back-to-back for Nigro and Fiorillo, crossing the finish line together in 1h37’24" and after receiving the applause of the cheering public along the Corso Italia street in its warm festive attire. Third across the line in 1h39’00" was Hungarian Laszlo Bulitka, who had caught up with the leading group around km 20. Fourth, and third on the Italian podium, Riccardo Volpe (Runforever Aprilia) in 1h40’49", a little further back. “It was a great race that we always ran together and decided to finish together. We saw that as the miles went by we were able to build up an advantage, and when we entered Sorrento we didn’t even need to talk to each other to understand that we wanted to finish together. We will be back in 2023,” Giorgio Mario Nigro and Massimiliano Fiorillo said as one. THE WOMEN – The women’s podium awarded the victory to Martina Del Rosso (ASD Tocco Runner), who scored a time of 1h56’43" (4’19"/km) followed by Czech athlete Eva Vyskocilova slightly later with a time of 1h57’08". Third across the finish line was Cassandra Ulivieri (Tx Fitness SSD) in 1h57’56". Completing the Italian podium in this case was Monica Alfano (Asd Podistica Pic. Costa Amalfi) in 2h04’49".“This is the fifth time I have participated in this race crowned with a third, a second and now a first place. I started running after the death of my daughter Emma 18 years ago and I always feel her next to me. Running, apart from the spectacular views that the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts offer, gives me a sense of family. It’s like everyone is pushing you and that’s what I like about it. Then doing it in Sorrento gives you that extra so mething that only these lands offer you,” said winner Martina Del Rosso. The Gran Premio Nastro Verde was awarded to Massimiliano Fiorillo and Martina del Rosso. THE RUN OF A THOUSAND – A thousand of athletes and the many foreigners who came to the finish line celebrated their fantastic times accompanied by the extraordinary beauty of the course on a day with perfect weather and with the city all in celebration to welcome them all to the finish line, smile after smile. Event that was also possible thanks to the passion and commitment of more than 100 volunteers. As scheduled, the Family Run&Friends started at 9:20 a.m., an opportunity to sow the values of sports the many little ones who honored the event in addition to having fun with their families. Lastly also comes the comment of Carlo Capalbo, President of Napoli Running: “Even the sun wanted to kiss the Panoramica 2022 despite the weather forecast on the eve. We gave over a thousand runners a day of health, territory and a good race at a competitive level. Thirty percent of the runners who ran today came from abroad, and this can only make us happy for once again promoting such a beautiful area. The thanks to the cities of Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Positano is really heartfelt, as well as towards the State Police and those who contributed to the success of this wonderful day of sports and wellness.” Regarding the Naples City Half Marathon on February 26, 2023. Registration is now open:https://www.runczech.com/en/events/napoli-city-half-marathon-1

Marathon du Beaujolais Nouveau Legese Dadi won the race with a time of 02:31:21, followed by Pierre Barbet who finished with a time of 02:34:59. Finishing third was Julien Magnin (02:42:22). In the ladies race, it was Vanessa Corgier (03:14:28) taking the top spot. Roxanne Galarneau earned runner-up honours with a time of 03:16:48. Finishing third was Elena Hodieux (03:21:22). Top 5 Men 1 Legese Dadi ETH 02:31:21 2 Pierre Barbet 02:34:59 3 Julien Magnin 02:42:22 4 Nicolas Senechal 02:44:42 5 Christophe Ganan 02:46:30 Top 5 Women 1 Vanessa Corgier 03:14:28 2 Roxanne Galarneau 03:16:48 3 Elena Hodieux 03:21:22 4 Marie Roupioz 03:22:15 5 Cathy Cogez 03:23:44 Complete results Semi Marathon du Beaujolais Nouveau Esteban Bernigaud and Alexis Garod finished the race in the same time of 01:15:06, sharing the victory. The third place went to Sebastien Gallee with a time of 01:16:41 In the ladies race, Diane Rassineux scored victory with a time of 01:27:13 . Melody Lemoigne earned runner-up honours with a time of 01:30:26. Celine Aujogues got the third place in 01:31:44. Top 5 Men 1 Esteban Bernigaud 01:15:06 2 Alexis Garod 01:15:06 3 Sebastien Gallee 01:16:41 4 Pierre Barbier 01:17:35 5 Mickael Bergerard 01:17:40 Top 5 Women 1 Diane Rassineux 01:27:13 2 Melody Lemoigne 01:30:26 3 Celine Aujogues 01:31:44 4 Clementine Pioche 01:32:34 5 Astrid De-Lamartinie 01:32:47 Complete results 13 km du Rhône Flavien Coindard finished first in 00:43:34. Florent Lavieille earned runner-up honours with a time of 00:45:21. Finishing third was Edouard Loison (00:45:29). In the women’s race, it was Charlyne Buquet (00:51:23) taking the top spot, followed by Marion Stephan who finished with a time of 00:53:20. While Anne-Lise Gruffaz came in third at 00:55:08 Top 5 Men 1 Flavien Coindard 00:43:34 2 Florent Lavieille 00:45:21 3 Edouard Loison 00:45:29 4 Elven Coindard 00:45:44 5 Basile Basset 00:45:52 Top 5 Women 1 Charlyne Buquet 00:51:23 2 Marion Stephan 00:53:20 3 Anne-Lise Gruffaz 00:55:08 4 Emmie Dejean 00:55:38 5 Camille Meynial 01:00:25 Complete results

Yann Schrub took top spot in 00:58:04. He finished one second ahead of Abdelilah El Maimouni. Elvis Chebor Tabarach got the third place in 00:58:06. In the ladies race, Cynthia Chepchi Kosgei finished first in 01:07:03 . She finished 2 seconds ahead of Kasanesh Ayenew Baze. Naom Jebet got the third place in 01:07:06. Top 5 Men 1 Yann Schrub 00:58:04 2 Abdelilah El Maimouni MAR 00:58:05 3 Elvis Chebor Tabarach KEN 00:58:06 4 Erick Leon Ndiema KEN 00:58:08 5 Stephen Ogari KEN 00:58:08 Top 5 Women 1 Cynthia Chepchi Kosgei KEN 01:07:03 2 Kasanesh Ayenew Baze ETH 01:07:05 3 Naom Jebet KEN 01:07:06 4 Mekdes Woldu 01:07:14 5 Beatrice Cherono KEN 01:07:27 Complete results