Divs 1/3/7 Exclusion

📌 IB 2025 Winners!

Sat 18:00 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Race announcement

Congratulations to Griffin Hall, the winners of Inward Bound 2025!… Read more.

Rolling Finish Times

Sat 16:57 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

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Teams are absolutely streaming into endpoint! I'll attempt to keep a running log of finish times here:… Read more.

Wright Div 1 are in

Sat 16:29 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Wright 1

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A last tangle with exclusion zones

Sat 16:20 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Ursies 3 have become probably the final victim of exclusion zone-infringing struggles on the eastern EP approach (after what looks like at the very least a close call from Felix's Team). Perhaps it is tracker drift, but two consecutive pings out of bounds doesn't look promising..… Read more.

Burg Div 1 pip Bruce

Sat 15:49 . 4x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Burg finishes approx 20secs ahead of Bruce in Div 1… Read more.

Brug and Burg Div 1 imminent

Sat 15:32 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Bruce and Burg Div 1 despite going in completely different directions are neck and neck getting into EP who will get in first?… Read more.

Wright 3 are in

Sat 15:26 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Wright 3

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Bruce 7 & Wamburun 1 are in

Sat 15:12 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Yuukembruk Div 3 are in

Sat 14:40 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Yukeembruk 3

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Fenner 1 is in

Sat 14:24 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Fenner 1

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Yuukembruk 7, Lodge 7 and B&G 2 are in

Sat 13:50 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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An ocean of Sky Blue

Sat 13:47 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Johns 1, 2, and 3 have all finished within a minute of each other! Congratulations to all the Johns teams and the (very vocal) supporters!!… Read more.

John's O'clock (1,2,3 are in)

Sat 13:44 . 7x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Update on Wamburun 3

Sat 13:41 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Wamburun 3

Falling behind other Division 3 teams with extra rest at Checkpoints, I've been passed on a message by volunteers that Wam 3 "are doing a hell of a job" and that it was expected the team would drop at the bottom of Corn Trail, but they're attempting the ascent to finish the trail… Read more.

Fenner 7 are in

Sat 13:17 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Fenner 7

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EP Approach Exclusion Zone Problems

Sat 13:08 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

A number of teams seem to have been having issues with navigating the last kilometres to endpoint. From the east, Unilodge 7, Yukeembruk 7 and The Fast and the Furriest seem to have strayed west of the dashed path they need to follow to avoid private property. Meanwhile, from the south, Burgmann 4 apparently missed the turnoff onto Majors Creek Mountain Road and continued into the excluded area of Araluen Road, but they turned back and are back in the Araluen township where the roads diverge… Read more.

Wright 5 & Unilodge Div 1 are in

Sat 13:00 . 4x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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B&G Div 1 Dive Across the line

Sat 12:40 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

B&G 1

No this isn't soccer… Read more.

Rolling Finish Times

Sat 12:30 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Teams are absolutely streaming into endpoint! I'll attempt to keep a running log of finish times here:… Read more.

Griff 3, Hospital Bound Div X and Burg 5

Sat 12:30 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Bruce 3 are in

Sat 12:30 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Bruce 3

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Bruce & Ursies 6 and B&G 7 are in

Sat 12:26 . 5x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Griffin 7 are in

Sat 12:26 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Griffin 7

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Wamburun 7 runs in!

Sat 12:05 . 6x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Wamburun 7

The first Wamburun team back at EP, Wamburun 7 sprints down the chute holding hands in what became a very tight footrace in Division 7 for third place at the end… Read more.

Wambam 7 and Johns 7 are in

Sat 12:02 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Div 1 Finishers approaching

Sat 11:31 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division 1

Well it's been a little while since Griffin Div 1 have arrived at EP but the rest of their division is getting close! BnG still lead along Monga Lane but Lodge is closing. Can they catch up? Fenner & Johns are neck and neck behind with Wamba not much further back. Burg have left the Corn Trail for good as well!… Read more.

Fenner & Bruce Div 3 neck and neck

Sat 10:18 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Bruce seems to be closing in on Fenner in Div 3, but can they catch up on time? If they want to they might need to travel at speed of a Gifted Qatari Jet. Griffin Remains in 3rd place… Read more.

Div 7 meet everyone else on the road to EP!

Sat 10:12 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

After landing the bushbash (50 minutes), B&G 7 have met up with Wright 2 and are in high spirits and both running down Sawyer Ridge… Read more.

Ursula 5 pulling ahead

Sat 10:04 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

In the race for second team into Endpoint, Ursula 5 appear to have been powering up the switchbacks on Majors Creek Mountain Road and are pulling into the southern entrance to Majors Creek now! However, they can't afford to dawdle through town, with Unilodge 5 and Ursula 7 neck and neck on the eastern approach… Read more.

Hello from Johns 7 as our Div 7 podium approaches!

Sat 09:51 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

Reports from the field say all Division 7 teams passing by are going well. We still have Ursies in the lead, Burgmann following… Read more.

B&G Div 3 takes an even longer route.

Sat 09:50 . Posted by Jack Larkin

B&G 3

Much like the route taken by RFK Jr to Dump a Bear Cub he had crashed into in Central Park, B&G Div 3 (perhaps also infected with a brain worm) have decided to take a circuitous route to EP avoiding Araluen RD and heading up Gollaribee FT, likely adding ~2hrs to their ETA… Read more.

Astonishing discipline from our most unruly teams

Sat 09:44 . 2 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

I spoke to Div X(2) Old Fenner and Bruce 3 in isolation before the race. Both of them promised radical bushbashing, with div 3 refusing to give me any answer that didn't directly allude to the straightline bushbash they were planning to send all the way from drop to endpoint and Old Fenner promising to "collect rule infringements like pokemon". Alas, they've been remarkably disciplined, with both teams staying on track and in bounds all race, and taking fairly optimal routes for that matter!… Read more.

A Bruce Rendezvous

Sat 09:41 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Bruce 1 & 4 are going to be running into each other on the private property at the base of Merricumbene FT!… Read more.

Burg 7 and Wamba 7 spotted!

Sat 09:41 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Teams are both reported to be going quite well, and in high spirits. Let's cheer them on as they close in to the finish! … Read more.

A race between star crossed housemates in division 7.

Sat 09:31 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

One thing about IB which always remains true - is the sheer number of very interconnected relationships within Inward Bound. For example - even in the committee, Martin, Kaz and Mia (and maybe more…?) will be cheering on a special someone whilst helping out at Endpoint. Some might call it a conflict of interest - it’s just norm here… Read more.

A 3 Horse Race in Div 3 [update]

Sat 09:18 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Much like Mitch McConnell's Blocking of Judicial appointments narrowing the number of Liberal Supreme Court Justices to 3, the corn trail as seemingly done so to our pack of Div 3 Runners with Fenner Maintaining a narrow lead on Griffin and Bruce with Yuukeembruk and Burg a little bit behind but still maybe in it (according to the predictor). … Read more.

Griffin Wins Div 1!

Sat 09:18 . 1x 📷 . 2 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

Griffin 1

Griffin's Division 1 Team of Guyver Fu, Chris Bradley, Justin Cementon and Toby Lang have just finished! Having absolutely dominated the course, the rest of division 1, and the entire field, they now have a long and restful day at endpoint ahead of them. Congratulations!!… Read more.

Griffin 1 are your Div 1 Champions!

Sat 09:11 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division 1

A well deserved win after running strong all day!!… Read more.

Div 7 Teams bearing down fast on endpoint

Sat 09:00 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

Ursies 7 are still pushing ahead in div 7 and are bearing down fast on endpoint. They took the lead from the start and have not looked like giving it up yet… Read more.

Our first team is approaching EP!!

Sat 08:41 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Griffin 1

Griffin 1 are now only a few kms from EP! At the speed they have been running, they should be there in less than 30 minutes!… Read more.

Div 5 and Div 7 converge, Ursies 7 in the lead

Sat 08:30 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

Ursies is still leading Div 7 significantly, catching up to Lodge 5 and Div X 'Trail Boys'. Lodge 7 are looking good with the north route, but they'll need to hustle quite seriously to catch Ursies, who are about to reach the three-way intersection at Monga Lane and Sawyers Ridge Rd… Read more.

B&G Div 3 is moving up on Div 1 teams 🏃‍♂️👟

Sat 08:10 . Posted by Jack Larkin

It seems that much like the ghost guns gifted to NZ police by Kash Patel, B&G Div 3 (despite my earlier slander) are destroying the trails. Seems they might be about to catch up to the Wright and Bruce Div 1 teams… Read more.

B&G Running Scared of 🌽

Sat 07:43 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division 3

Much like RFK Jr B&G Div 3 dislike Corn (even when not in fizzy drinks), with them the only div 3 team avoiding the corn trail, will this pay off, who knows (the predictor thinks not). Meanwhile out on the corn trail it seems Fenner is seemingly ahead of tight pack of Bruce, Brug, Johns, Griffin and Yuukeembruk… Read more.

🚌 The spectators are off 🚌

Sat 07:30 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Race announcement

Spectators are on their way to EP… Read more.

Early Div 7 Update

Sat 07:19 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

Ursies are looking strong in the lead after being the first to depart Drop. Johns, Wamburun, and Griffin aren't far behind on the same route. This route, turning onto Granite Bluff Forest Road, is one of the shortest, but does have a bit of extra climb… Read more.

Updates from Highway Crossing 1

Sat 07:06 . 13x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Dom and Eamon have kindly provided photos and updates from their highway crossing in the night! "Everyone was in good spirits, Johns seemed chatty, B&G 1 was too focussed for a photo". They were there between 12am and 4am so these updates aren't quite fresh but hopefully a good indicator that teams are still enjoying themselves out there!… Read more.

Scenes at Endpoint!

Sat 07:06 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

The two teams who DNFd have made it back safely, if a little cold, but they're wrapped up in sleeping bags and the absolute racket of everyone waking up and talking about the race has zero effect whatsoever on their much-needed rest. Some great quotes coming from Bruce 2 though:… Read more.

Ursies 2 and 3 Running Together

Sat 07:00 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Ursula Hall Divisions 2 and 3 have been spotted running together, according to this lovely photo from Dom Cornish at Highway Crossing 1. This is absolutely within the rules and should be a great morale booster for the teams… Read more.

Commentator Introduction: Jack Larkin!

Sat 06:42 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 3

Jack has been convinced to be wheeled out of retirement for (at least) one more round of IB live commentary. Despite only having ran IB once in 2019 (practically ancient history), he for some reason feels entitled enough to rashly judge runners route choices snappily labelling them terms like suboptimal. Because it's been so long since he ran he might just be religiously listening to the opinions of the predictor algorithm (he created for last year's edition, with mild improvements for 2025) making them effectively the Statler and Waldorf of the commentary team… Read more.

Div 1 Summary (7 AM)

Sat 06:31 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division 1

As morning dawns on the IB course, let's take stock of Div 1 so far!… Read more.

Griffin 1 Catches Up to Division 7!

Sat 06:23 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Griffin 1 are actually too fast. They are about to intersect with the Div 7 cohort, with first contact with BnG. This should be the final push they need to get to the finish (maybe before Spectators???)… Read more.

Commentator Introduction: Elentári Berryman!

Sat 06:22 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 7

From running skeptic to running for Wamburun x3, Elentari has moved on from coaching (and from begging other people to run for Wamburun) to becoming a committee member. Owner of many a ‘Here for the Women’s Race’ T-Shirt, she’s naturally 2025’s Inclusion and Outreach Coordinator. Endlessly proud of her ‘wambabies’ and ex-college’s growing IB culture, she’s here to firsthand ensure they receive equal coverage. Allergic to flat trails and powerhiker to the core, she’ll be very impressed by any colleges tackling the hills and having the most fun with their route possible (picnic breaks included). … Read more.

Burgmann Watch Party

Sat 06:08 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Last night we received a lovely photo of an IBLive watch party at Burgmann! While I can't imagine they're still going, the runners absolutely are and they're smashing it out there. … Read more.

6AM Race Update - GOOD MORNING MAJORS CREEK

Sat 06:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Race announcement

The sun rises on a course on which anything is still possible as shown by Bruce Div 4!… Read more.

Early Morning Observations

Sat 05:33 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Rise and Shine! Here are a couple of quirky route developments you might have missed since you've been asleep… Read more.

Div 7 Departs Drop!

Sat 05:33 . 9x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

Exciting times here on Monga Mountain Road. Runners have a 12 minute scout and all played it pretty safe with the exception of two valiant sprints uphill. … Read more.

5 AM Race Update

Sat 05:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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The night is coming to the end and the chaos is just getting started!… Read more.

Division 7 Drop

Sat 04:59 . Posted by Course Setters

Division 7

Posted By Alex Brett:… Read more.

Div 7 along the road

Sat 04:58 . 8x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

I'm having the best time talking to Div 7 and we hope we've got an audience (Tom in Denmark, Nicola (B&G) says you better be watching as it's midday over there). Annabel (YKB) is sleepy and Kyle (YKB) says things are going swimmingly, and gestured to look at his watch before remembering he is blindfolded. … Read more.

4 AM Course Update

Sat 04:00 . 4x 📷 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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The Corn Trail Strikes!… Read more.

All teams through HC3

Sat 03:02 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Every team that will go through HC3 has been through. Photos of Fenner 1 and 2 (+ Tamsin at a phone booth!) kindly provided by Tamsin and Eloise. B&G, Bruce, and Wright 2 have gone through as well, but Bruce 2 reached it and turned around. Very strange scenes indeed and we'll see what happens… Read more.

3AM Race Update

Sat 03:00 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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🎶 It's 3 AM, I must be lonely 🎶At least I've got Alex and Ariel on Teams to keep me company… Read more.

2 AM Race update

Sat 02:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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The Corn Trail approaches... 🌽🌽🌽… Read more.

Wright 1 through HC4

Sat 01:26 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Wright 1

Wright 1 has made it through Highway Crossing 4! Thanks to Lauren for the photos… Read more.

1 AM Race Update

Sat 01:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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New divs, new chaos!! From Jacob, Alex & Ariel… Read more.

Midnight Race Update (feat. Alex Brett)

Sat 00:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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A new day is dawning and we now have 4 divs in action!… Read more.

11 pm Race update

Fri 23:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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Well we now have 3 divisions well and truly underway and are starting to see some diversions in navigation choices! No team is yet to cross Kings Hwy but they will soon be there!… Read more.

Div 7 Departs isolation!

Fri 22:58 . 8x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

I asked Div 7 to share a few words with me prior to getting on the bus. … Read more.

10 pm Race Update

Fri 22:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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It's 10 pm Aus time and already the race is throwing up some suprises!… Read more.

Div 7 Update from isolation

Fri 21:58 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Division 7

It's lights out here in isolation as Div 7 tries to get in a quick nap before their all-night bus journey. A few runners brought books (clever!) to entertain themselves but otherwise it's silent with occasional whispers. We said goodbye to Matt as he heads off to Endpoint to join the other Race Directors… Read more.

B&G from isolation

Fri 21:50 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

B&G tell me: "Six seven" and specifically ask me to add in the shrugging emoji. 🤷‍♀️… Read more.

Wamburun from isolation

Fri 21:40 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Liv (Div 6) says she is thriving and surviving. Hamish (Div 7) says he might cry when he crosses the finish line and Bella (Div 7) says she might fall to her knees in glory… Read more.

Yukeembruk from isolation

Fri 21:30 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Yukeembruk 7

When asked what they wanted to say to their adoring fans, YKB have said 'hi there'… Read more.

Wright Hall from isolation

Fri 21:30 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Elentári Berryman

Abby (Div 7) is worried that Wright didn't pack their Parkrun barcodes and suggests that this should be mandatory gear next year… Read more.

9 pm Race update!

Fri 21:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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We are off and racing!… Read more.

Division 3 Drop

Fri 21:00 . 3x 📷 . Posted by Course Setters

Division 3

From Jacob Gome:… Read more.

Div 3 on the buses!

Fri 21:00 . 4x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 3

Thanks to Lucy for the photos!… Read more.

Commentator Introduction: Jacob Gome

Fri 20:53 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 1

A self-described IB addict, Jacob has been planning to commentate since he arrived at endpoint last year. A three time runner and coach at Bruce Hall (BEST HALL!), he finally has given up running the event (for now at least) and has moved on, though only as far as committee. Serving as one of the Mock Safety Officers in 2025, Jacob is bringing the safety first mindset to the commentating team (just kidding, he wants to see as many bad bush-bashes as possible!). He is also part of the team behind IB TV & has spent weeks poring over the route choices, analysing each one on Strava to determine the ideal option. If you see a post on IB Live that seems way too detailed, it was likely written by Jacob and should be tagged with an allergy warning (may contain too much information)!… Read more.