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2023 Challenge

Follow Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam’s as he embarks on his second trail run challenge: 500km in 106 hours, averaging 100km per day, from Mon 3 - Fri 7 Jul 23.

This gruelling expedition will start in Mid-North Coast, NSW, along the eastern coast of Australia, offering stunning ocean views for much of the journey. The terrain will be varied, winding through lush rainforests, small towns and farmland as he descends into the bustling suburbs and skyscraper-filled horizon of Sydney, NSW arriving at his finish line - Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park. 

This year we will have a support team of four and a fleet consisting of the Defender and a campervan as support vehicles. We will also be running at night to meet the challenges’ requirements, meaning sleep deprivation must be managed closely. Thankfully the addition of the campervan will mean ‘Rocket’, and the crew can sleep as and when needed. Powered by Resilience, Rodney is raising money for Invictus Australia.

Follow Rodney ‘Rocket’ Run’s

Moving well and still smiling. @sydneysbackyardultras Partners @invictusaustralia @momentummediaaus @parramattajaguarlandrover @simphysiotherapy @whiskey__friends #resimac  #resilience #runrocketrun #enhancingpe
Rodney has finished lap six, which means just over 40kms. He needed pancakes with maple syrup to help him through the next lap. 🤪 @sydneysbackyardultras Partners @invictusaustralia @momentummediaaus @parramattajaguarlandrover @sim
A quick recap of the first couple of laps. We are into lap four and going strong. @sydneysbackyardultras Partners @invictusaustralia @momentummediaaus @parramattajaguarlandrover @simphysiotherapy @whiskey__friends #resima
Run Rocket Run, set up and ready for Sydney’s Backyard Ultra. Rodney is in great spirits and looking strong. @sydneysbackyardultras Partners @invictusaustralia @momentummediaaus @parramattajaguarlandrover @simphysiotherapy&nbs
Our schedule for the year has been finalised and we are excited for another massive year. We have eight races lined up. Six ultra marathons, one marathon and a fun run. Plus we have the @invictusaustralia ZER0600 Challenge and the big one. The annual
Happy Australia Day. Today is a day to celebrate our amazing country and our way of life. It’s a day to respect our national anthem and national flag. The Australian National Flag is significantly important as all defence personnel wear it wit
What a year. It’s our second major Run Rocket Run challenge and our first full year of ultra trail racing. We took on six ultra trail races along with the Sydney Marathon, Sydney City 2 Surf, ZERO0600 Challenge and the big one, running from P
Rodney has past through Eagles Nest twice now and is on his way to summit Mount Kosciuszko. He is looking strong and having fun. @ultratrailkosciuszko Run Rocket Run. Run Rocket Run is supported by @invictusaustralia #Resimac @parramattajaguarla
Rodney is off and running. His support crew have his back, and his head is clear and focused. Let's go Rocket! @ultratrailkosciuszko Run Rocket Run. Run Rocket Run is supported by @invictusaustralia #Resimac @parramattajaguarlandrover @momentumm

Our Partners

Run Rocket Run is a team project, supported by our amazing partners:

“When we believe in ourselves, we are capable of so much more than we think. We can push ourselves, physically and mentally, way past any perceived threshold. And this journey—this commitment to ourselves—is an incredibly special and rewarding one.”

Rodney Cottam