Race leader Rob Ormsby passes the Dead Tree

This is roughly the 100km mark. DUV lists three previous races for Robert: Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run with a 17:56; Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 Mile with a 31:01; and Ultra Trail Australia 100km with a 12:02.  

Crossing at Bibbenluke

Kay Bretz crossed Bibbenluke roughly 38 minutes behind Robert Ormsby. Allie Corripio was the first woman through the crossing.  

Can Robert Ormsby keep it up?

Listen to our roving reporters Brent and Rob on how the race is unfolding across the men’s and the women’s fields. “Plenty more to come,” Brent says.