We’ve always said that volunteers are the backbone of any event. Without you, there is no way a trail race would ever proceed, there would be no atmosphere and the runners would not receive that extra bit of encouragement they sometimes need to keep them going. I mentioned to Shona that I would like to give a special mention to those volunteers that have gone above and beyond for us. When I started listing these people in my head, it was pretty much every person that put their hand up. What a wonderful community that we have. As a small token of our appreciation, we have a pair of Bush Heritage Australia koala socks, La Sportiva sunglasses and a legends head skinz for everyone that has helped out. Please contact me if I haven’t been able to get these items to you yet.

Springfield Runners’ Group out at CP5. This picture was taken at 2am and I can vouch very close to freezing temperatures.

Check Point managers and team

When the cut-offs for a race event is 36 hours, be assured that the vollies are also out there for just as long or longer. These amazing teams go above and beyond to ensure the safety of the runners and we know you appreciate their efforts just as much as we do.

Start line - TRAQ team; CP leader Geoff Russell & team

CP1- Bunyaville Trail Runners & Bunya Belles; CP leader Grant Cameron & team

CP2- K2 Base Camp; CP leader Erman Yuksekdevrez & team

CP3- White Rock Warriors; CP leader Leanne Addison & team

CP4- AAA Racing; CP leader Cheryl Kiernan & team

CP5- Springfield Runners’ Group; CP leader Kylie Newey & team

CP6- Brisbane Trail Runners; CP leader Linda White & team

Finish line- River City Runners; CP leader Jodie Oborne & team

Vehicle Support team

All American Wheeling - Shane, Jai, Alicia, Lilley, Tim & Andrew

On the ground

I cannot thank these amazing people enough. These are the invisible people to many that help mark the couse, check the course, sweep the course and clean up after us. You will find so many repeat names here again and I want to give a special shout out to each and every one of you for being there when we need you most.

The course marking crew: Robyn R, Suzanne C, Lisa O, Geoff R, Leanne, Brendan T, Alec G, Alicia B & Tim H

The fore running crew: Thomas C, Jaimee T, Susan, Jess S, Brad, Sam D & Adele,

The sweeper crew: Ness, Ella, Julie, Jane, Leah, Michelle C, Kylie, Steve, Trog, Alec, Suzanne, Jodie B, Kelly C, Michelle W, Josh W, Sheree R, Alana P, Tam B, Stef, Robyn R, John G & Kylie C

Course Marshals: Jodi A, Rob, Venessa S, Nicole K, Greg E, Marta N, Txell R, John R, Chris, Lynda, Hayley, Carla, Andrew F, Alicia, Sheree, Lana & Sam

BTU10, BTU20 & everything support crew: Leigh & Sam

Events Operations Centre crew: Karen, Lisa & Sam

Set up and clean up crew

This team is large and includes many family and friends. Thank you to all of this crew for their support and

Spartan Trail World Championship Age Category Champions

Congratulations to the STWC Age category winners. Medals will be on their way to you. If you’re on the above list, we’ll be in touch! check your emails and contact us if you would like to send to an alternate address.

We need your feedback to keep improving

To make this event the best experience it can be for you, we seek feedback annually. If you could please take the time and help us fill in a post-event survey and provide your constructive feedback, we would very much appreciate it! We want to hear what you thought worked and what you think we can improve. Rest assured Shona and I are already compiling a list of things to improve on for 2023.

Do you still have a GPS tracker?

We are still missing a few trackers so if you can please check your gear for us!

Keep an eye out for further communications!

Save the date:

Let’s do it again 7-9th July 2023!!

Thank you legends, Feedback Survey, Age category awards, GPS Trackers