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Where: Bruny Island, less than an hour south of Hobart, including a 15 minute ride by vehicular ferry. This race is the southernmost ultra race in Australia.
Famous for: White wallabies, wind-ravaged rock sculptures, convict-built lighthouse and signs of ancient aboriginal culture. First sighted by Abel Tasman in 1642 the isalnd has an abundance of wildlife and is noted as a bird batcher's paradise. It is really two islands, joined by an isthus known as "The Neck" see above picture.
Status: Road / trail run of approximately 64 km.
When: normally last Saturday in November or first Saturday in December. The next race is Saturday 28 November 2009 (to be confirmed).
No. of finishers: 2003 6; 2004 - 15; 2005 - 6; 2006 - 10; 2007 - 10; 2008 - 14
How long in existence: since 1988
Entry form and info - 2009
Results - 2008
Pics - 2008
Winners last 5 years:
| Year |
male |
time |
female |
time |
| 2004 |
John Pearson |
5:54:50 |
Kiara Favalaro |
6:40:06 |
| 2005 |
Aub Hendricks |
5:27:14 |
Deb de Williams |
8:49:16 |
| 2006 |
Paul McKenzie |
4:48:59 |
Janine Crotty |
8:51:17 |
| 2007 |
Andrew Law |
5:22:45 |
Jacqui Guy |
5:53:25 |
| 2008 |
Kim Cook |
6:12:17 |
Jacqui Guy |
5:40:24 |
Race records: Male - Colin Oliver 4:12:33 - 2002; Female - Sharen Willing 5:39:55 - 2001
Race Director: Paul Riseley email or telephone 0427 517737
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