Down Under 135
is one of the Southern Hemisphere's
​Gnarliest Foot Races

Down Under 135 is the newest gnarliest, super demanding and extreme running races offered anywhere in Australia, covering 135 miles ( 217 km ) single stage non-stop from start to finish. Competitors will adventure across the single trails of the Lerderderg and Wombat State Forests in Victoria located only 40km west of the Melbourne Airport and CBD. 

There's 2 ways you can tackle DU135 which way will you opt for?
1. 135 miles self supported unassisted no crew no pacer  
2. 135 miles with a crew from start to finish and a optional pacer from 5pm on day 1

DUE TO THE EXTREME GNARLINESS ONLY 35 QUALIFIED ATHLETES CAN REGISTER TO START DU135.  ​

2017 RESULTS
Tied 1st: John Salton & Kevin Muller 39h34m
3rd: Derek Prentice 40h06m
4th: Pat Bowring (Ultra Chef) 45h54m
5th Mathew Piper 47h42m

​17 starters 5 finishers, congratulations to all who started 

AMBULANCE COVER IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY / MANDATORY FOR COMPETITORS &  RECOMMENDED FOR ALL CREW MEMBERS. ​

Emergency ambulance services are NOT free. Did you know that the average cost of an emergency transport is more than $1100? Imagine what an air lift is worth.

SOME AUSTRALIAN STATE AMBULANCE SERVICES DO OFFER AFFILIATED MEMBERSHIP FREE IN THEIR SERVICES, CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER TO SEE IF YOU HAVE VICTORIAN COVER

CONTACT DU135 COMMITTEE