Water Drop: Neringla Rd x Araluen Rd

📌 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

Division 5Division 7

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

Felix's Team make it before cutoff (AFDA)

Sat 16:50 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'Felix's Team' - Div 6

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Wright Div 1 are in

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

Wright 1

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ADFA Div 6 are in

Sat 16:25 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'ADFA 5' - Div 6

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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.

Wamburun Div 6 are in

Sat 16:08 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Wamburun 6

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Division 4 is done!

Sat 16:05 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Division 4

After an extremely difficult day out division 4 is completed - with route options touted on ib live as the most difficult for the expected divisional difficulty div 4 was a massive challenge. Particular kudos to all divisions for completing >2000m of elevation over their 60-70kms… Read more.

Wright 4 are in

Sat 16:01 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Wright 4

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Ursies 4 DNF

Sat 16:01 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Ursula 4

After choosing the more challenging route, Ursies pushed hard to stay in the race. Tackling the corn trail they hit hard un-runnable ground which limited their ability to stay competitive with the other southern route teams. A strong push meant they went as far as reasonable before pulling out… Read more.

Yuukembruk Div 6 are in

Sat 15:52 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Yukeembruk 6

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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.

Fenner 2 are in

Sat 15:43 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Fenner 2

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Bruce 4 DNF

Sat 15:43 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Bruce 4

The only div 4 team to DNF Bruce has called an end to their race. After a difficult start where Bruce saw themself off track partially Bush-bashing and on difficult and unpredicted terrain for 5 hours in the early hours of the morning they got themselves back on course. Bruce impressively worked their way back into the field making no more major nav errors and pushing into end point. An impressive effort from a team with three first timers. … Read more.

Wamburun 4 are in

Sat 15:41 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Wamburun 4

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Yuukembruk Div 5 are in

Sat 15:37 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Yukeembruk 5

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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.

John's 4 are in

Sat 15:27 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Johns 4

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Johns 4 POWERS home

Sat 15:27 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Johns 4

Johns 4, who earlier went solo and took the eastern route has seen this decision play in their favour. This route saw the least meters but the most elevation with an insane 2624m climbed. Perhaps with stronger climbing legs than the other teams they caught back up and slotted into the field before Wright and Wamba are able to finish. A very tight finish for div 4 and a strong effort from Johns with three first time runners… Read more.

Wright 3 are in

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

Wright 3

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Wrong Endpoint?

Sat 15:24 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Wamburun 4

Wamburun 4 have made the surprising decision to turn left and go out of Majors Creek, and are right at the edge of an exclusion zone. It's a decision that makes no sense, because they have all the information to know where they are, except for one thing... on the 2025 course maps, the underlying coordinate grid is not aligned with the rectangular page because the pages are aligned to magnetic north. If you plot the coordinates of EP but assume the rectangular grid is aligned with the page, it's plausible that you think EP is exactly where Wamburun was 10 minutes ago. Fortunately, they seem to have turned around of their own volition..… Read more.

Wamburun 5 & Burg 4 arrive together

Sat 15:21 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Great to see the teams battle through it together… Read more.

Hotdog turns for Wamba

Sat 15:16 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Wamburun 4

Wamba 4 seems to have turned the wrong way close to end point. Adding a bit of extra m to their run, quickly course correcting this misstep saw Burgman sneak infront of them in placings. … Read more.

Bruce 7 & Wamburun 1 are in

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

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Div X finishes

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

The fast and the furthest and Sexy DivXy have reached EP… Read more.

(Another) Missed Turnoff on EP Approach

Sat 15:06 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Wamburun 6

Wamburun 6 appear to have well overshot the turnoff onto single track for the final two kilometres into endpoint. Let's hope they work out they need to turn back sometime soon as they are heading in the complete wrong direction!… Read more.

Cross map racing

Sat 14:47 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Ursies and Bruce are racing the clock into endpoint from opposite sides of the map. Bruce being held up by their creative cut through they have been steadily pushing along the southern route. Ursies having taken the longer and more difficult northern route have completed the corn trail and are heading into endpoint… Read more.

Yuukembruk Div 3 are in

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

Yukeembruk 3

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Griffin 6 and Yuukembruk 4 are in

Sat 14:33 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Fenner 1 is in

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

Fenner 1

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Fenner 4 is In.

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

Fenner 4

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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 6 is in

Sat 13:31 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Fenner 6

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John's 5 are in

Sat 13:31 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Johns 5

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Fenner 7 are in

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

Fenner 7

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Wright 2 & 6 are in

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

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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.

Johns 6 is in

Sat 13:08 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Johns 6

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Peter XXIII are in

Sat 13:08 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'Peter 23' - Div 6

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Wright 5 & Unilodge Div 1 are in

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

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Burg 2 & 5 come in together

Sat 12:53 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

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Div X VWA is in

Sat 12:53 . 2x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'VWA' - Div 5

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XXXX is in

Sat 12:40 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'XXXX' - Div 6

Reminder alcohol consumption at EP is strictly prohibited… Read more.

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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B&G 4 win Div 4

Sat 12:10 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Jack Larkin

B&G 4

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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 X 'wins' 2

Sat 11:39 . Posted by Jack Larkin

"Old Fenner" is about to win Div 2, however, can a Div X team actually win a division or is this next level election/race fraud perpetuated by Democrats and RINO Judges. Griffin are highly likely to finish second or 1st of the real colleges Old Fenner looks on track to 'win' Div 2, however, can a Div X team actually win a division or is this next level election/race fraud perpetuated by Democrats and RINO Judges. Griffin is second or 1st of the real colleges… Read more.

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.

A costly endgame blunder

Sat 11:09 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

B&G 5 have appeared to go a little bit off course on the Endpoint approach, which might not always be so much of an issue... but in the time it's taken them to backtrack, they've lost around 30 minutes and been passed by both Griffin 5 and Fenner 5. There aren't any Div 5 teams close on their tails (other than Loughton's Lopers on the southern approach if they take a real long time), but every extra minute also decreases their potential score in the end… Read more.

Bruce 5 Finishes!

Sat 10:50 . 2 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

Bruce 5

Bruce Hall has just finished Division 5! They're the first Bruce team to finish and 3rd in Div 5. It's always a beautiful sight to see a runner come down the chute with two packs on -- it's a sign that this team has given absolutely everything they have to finish this race as fast as is humanly possible, and it shows -- I barely made it to the end of the chute before they crossed the line!… Read more.

Still Sexy DivXy

Sat 10:50 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division X - 'SexyDivXy' - Div 5

"Chapped lips, wrinkled feet still sexy as ever" - Sexy DivXy. Nothing can stop this team (or diminish their raw appeal)… Read more.

UniLodge 5 Finished!

Sat 10:32 . 2 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

Unilodge 5

UniLodge has just finished Division 5! They're the first UniLodge team to finish, as well as the second Div 5 team and the 4th overall team. Congratulations!!!… Read more.

Out of the Frying Pan... and into the Fire

Sat 10:21 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

B&G 6

If you're reading this, please send all your positive energy to BnG 6… Read more.

Ursies Wins Div 5!

Sat 10:18 . 2 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

Ursula 5

Ursula Hall's Division 5 team has finished the race in the lead! Pending the endpoint scrute and any penalties (though none are expected at this stage) they become the first team to win a division for Ursies since (apparently) 2013!… 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.

YKB 6 thinks they're in div 7?

Sat 10:09 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Yukeembruk 6

YKB seem to have mis-read their bib numbers, and may be assuming this large yellow exclusion applies to them as well… Read more.

Div 2 - Cooking, or cooked?

Sat 10:09 . Posted by Con Ammett

Div 2 is inching closer and closer to EP.... how exciting!… 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.

Johns taking the long way?

Sat 09:55 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Johns 4

Johns adding metres to the heat map with a different decision from the lead pack. Araluen road would see a descent followed by a reasonably flat finish for the team, however Johns have opted to stay high in the range for longer before their descent. With a critical exclusion zone ahead adding kms to their route hopefully they are aware. Unlikely this decision will pay off for Johns, time will tell… Read more.

Division 6 Foot-Race Begins

Sat 09:51 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Division 6

Burg and Bruce lead the pack as Div 6 steamlines out into a mostly straightforward footrace. The fastest runners in this last stretch will determine this!… 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.

Trail Boys Jnr?

Sat 09:46 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Div X fans may have noticed that we haven't covered Trail Boys Jnr at all. Unfortunately, they've not been picked up by our site the due to an issue with the YellowBrick tracker API, but they are currently very close to Endpoint as well, having caught up with the main Trail Boys team. You can follow them at https://cf.yb.tl/inwardbound2025… 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.

Bng holds their lead, Johns forks and Bruce brings up the rear

Sat 09:41 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Division 4

10 hours into the race and division 4 condensed and powering. The majority of the teams have conquered the heavy elevation that the early kms provided and are descending down Araluen road across to the footrace finish. Griffin led by head coach Hannah Vardy and Bng with their coaches Grace and Tom have run a calm race with deliberate navigation allowing them to hold their lead. However, a tight and strong field of YKB, Wam, Fenner, Burg and Wright follow closely behind leaving the podium in questionJohns has made a risky move and forked and Bruce continues heading towards endpoint moving well after their initial confusion… 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.

Wet feet for B&G 2

Sat 09:20 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

B&G 2

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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.

Ursies 4 tackles 🌽🌽🌽

Sat 09:17 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Ursula 4

The now infamous corn trail has been attempted by only one div 4 team. Tactical? perhaps, Risky? more likely. The corn trail a snaking single trail touted as "unrunnable" by our course setters is a risky move by Ursies however inevitable once they committed to their northern route. However, in seemingly high spirits at drop and the team moving well so far perhaps this move will play in ursies favour. … 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.

Div 5 teams nearing Endpoint

Sat 08:59 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

It's looking like a potentially close race into Endpoint, with Ursula approaching along Majors Creek Mountain Road from the south and Trail Boys neck and neck with Unilodge along the eastern approach. Ursula has less distance to travel but still need to climb about 500m in the last stretches of the race, which might slow them down significantly. … 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.

🌲 Successful Bush Bash 🌲

Sat 08:41 . Posted by Jack Larkin

Division X - 'INWARD BOETS' - Div 2

Much like Russ Vought cutting the US Public Service The Inward Boets have sliced through the bush and perhaps pulled off the nav move of the race successful avoiding the worst of corn trail and jumping into the Div 2 lead… 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.

Redemption for Burgman

Sat 08:00 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Burgmann 4

Despite their shaky start Burgman have reconnected with the rest of the competition (bar our northern friends ursies). Although they may have wet feet (with 10 river crossings in a 3km segment) their route choice has set them up to do hundreds of meters less elevation than their competition - assuming they continue along Araluen road. Head navigated by Emily Bannister she had made excellent decisions to get Burgmann back on track … Read more.

Div 6 out of the 🌽

Sat 07:50 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division 6

Div 6 teams are reaching the top of the Corn Trail with Burg having just got to the checkpoint! They are only the 2nd team to go up the trail in full!… Read more.

One too many bushbashes?

Sat 07:50 . Posted by Jacob Gome

B&G 6

Earlier, BnG Div 6 pulled off a great bushbash to reach the Corn Trail (albeit after having been lost). They then followed it for a bit but have now decided to leave it again, as if they're heading back to drop!… 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.

Last team through Corn Trail Bottom

Sat 07:27 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Ursula 4

Ursula 4 are the last team through the Corn Trail Bottom checkpoint! … 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.

DIV 5 SEND-OFF!

Sat 07:10 . 1 🎥. Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 5

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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.

What's the story, Morning Glory? - Div 2 Stocktake

Sat 07:06 . Posted by Con Ammett

GOOOOODDDD MOOORRRNNIINNGGGG VIEETNAAMMMMM !!!… 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.

Div 6 Summary (7 AM)

Sat 07:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division 6

Div6 is now over a third of the way through their race and it is very tight at the front! Most teams are currently marching up the Corn Trail with Ursies, Wright & Burg forming a leading pack… 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.

Div 5 is spicing up!

Sat 06:45 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

We are now starting to see a bunch of divergence on Div 5! Apart from SexyDivXy who we already heard were taking the Corn Trail, teams have split into three different directions from junctions near the Gollaribee FT x Boundary FT water drop… Read more.

Commentator Introduction: Mirah Larkin!

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

Division 4

After experiencing the three hallmarks of racing Inward Bound: first the “we got so lost a rescue car was the only way out”, second the “at least we made it to the finish”, and then finally the “look at my mug!!”. Mirah has decided to turn her professional ability to yap and keen noseyness of ANU Stravas to the IB live comment section. After a year of staring at the 2024 nav shield - won by her housemate that’s why it’s in her living room - her insights come from a new found and unearned belief in her navigation opinions. Get keen for some enthusiastic but maybe very wrong predictions!!!… Read more.

What's the Deal With ShoeBridge Track?

Sat 06:42 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Division 4Division 5

The second half of Div 5 and 4 sees colleges make the choice between a safe wide firetail (north), or the single-track "Shoebridge" to the west. The advantage of the track is that whilst the inital turnoff is hard to find, and a bit steep, it eventually flattens out for a long run to endpoint… 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.

Commentator Introduction: Conor Ammett

Sat 06:31 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 2

Con is a seasoned veteran of B&G IB. Head nav, check, head coach, check, headed off to New Zealand for race day, check. In an attempt to join the club of overseas commentators and seem more “worldly”, Con will be providing her expert analysis of the course and what happens on it from all the way in Auckland. Her many, many, many (many) years of experience in IB give her a unique perspective of how things were back in her day, and she's excited to be bringing that expertise to you live on race day… Read more.

Such a shame the Nav award can't go to Div X 🥲

Sat 06:30 . Posted by Jacob Gome

Division X - 'INWARD BOETS' - Div 2

INWARD BOETS seem to be succesfully pulling off the Corn Trail bushbash! This would catch them up on many of the other Div 2 teams!… 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: Hadyn Tang!

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

Division 5

After staying up the whole night last year messaging Chloe about the IB Live coverage, Hadyn decided he’d step up to the plate to take matters into his own hands. As a two-time Bruce IB team member who loved navigating but hated the actual running part, Hadyn will be poring over the course maps to analyse the brilliant route choices made by your favourite teams… or more likely, to pinpoint where everything went wrong for them… 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.

🎶I walk a lonely road🎶

Sat 06:11 . Posted by Jacob Gome

B&G 5

BnG Div 5 are the only team (so far) to leave the checkpoint to the East. This route is slightly longer but slightly flatter, will it pay off??… Read more.

Ursies northern choices

Sat 06:11 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Ursula 4

Ursies has taken a little creative liberty with the route choice, rather than following the ridge line of no name mountain road they have tackled the hillside old bolaro route, adding elevation to an already potentially 2400m+ course… 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.

NEVER BACK DOWN

Sat 05:40 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Alex Brett

Bruce 4

Bruce 4 has been stuck in trail-purgatory for the last 4 and a half hours. Against all odds, against every broken race predictor, they have made it back onto the road… 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.

Div 5 (or Div X?) Checkpoints

Sat 05:23 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

The first Div 5 teams are reaching checkpoints/water drops now. Trail Boys, at the head of the main pack on Gollaribee FT, appear to have reached the manned water drop at the intersection with Boundary FT. … 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.

Battle for an early lead in 4

Sat 04:53 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Division 4

Bng and Griffin have been vying for the lead for the past 3hrs up Gollarribee Firetrail, with Wamba hot on their heels. Burgmann and Fenner coming in from the left and right it is unclear how they will slot into the rest of the field with the differing elevation profiles. … Read more.

4 AM Course Update

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

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The Corn Trail Strikes!… Read more.

Missed turns and herd mentality

Sat 03:16 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

Three Div 5 teams appear to have gone the wrong way at a fork and then thought better of it. SexyDivXy, who were charging it up towards the Corn Trail checkpoint, missed the turnoff to head up to No Name Mountain Road but managed to correct losing only about 20 minutes. Wamburun 5, who initially looked like they were going to follow SexyDivXy up towards Corn Trail, have also turned around back on to Quark Pot Road, but have maybe lost closer to 30 minutes. Finally, Yukeembruk 5 initially turned up Bolaro Mountain Road back in the direction of drop site again after rejoining from Gully Road, but have turned around to chase behind the herd (but are seriously behind the main pack!)… 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.

Fork in the Road for Div 5

Sat 02:41 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

Finally the pack for Div 5 has broken up slightly, with Wamburun and SexyDivXy heading north up Hanns Rd while everyone else continues down Quark Pot Road / Firetrail. If they are committed to heading north, they will end up on the infamous Corn Trail: watch this space!… Read more.

Division 6 Drop

Sat 02:02 . Posted by Course Setters

Division 6

From Alex Brett:… Read more.

2 AM Race update

Sat 02:00 . Posted by Jacob Gome

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

Lap Time

Sat 01:41 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Ursies and Johns 4 seemed to have gained their bearings after completing a (hopefully) tactical lap of the surrounds. Ursies 4 following Burgmann up the northern route. Although adding few kms against the other teams direct routes the elevation across div 4 means these early hours give no real indication of the final result… 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.

The Southern Route Calls

Sat 01:16 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Griffin, Wright and Johns Div 4 have flipped on their original northern route choice following the rest of the competition south. Avoiding the northern routes mean they get out of up to 10 river crossings however will have to make considered choices to potentially reduce the elevation ahead… 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.

Div 5 is on the move!

Sat 00:51 . Posted by Hadyn Tang

Division 5

We are now getting a significant number of teams leaving the Div 5 drop site, all so far taking the western path except for one: Yukeembruk 5. They've taken a strange path down Gully Road which doesn't lead anywhere useful and will also take them quite close to several private property exclusions if they're not careful! Hopefully they manage to turn around soon..… Read more.

Division 5 Drop

Sat 00:03 . Posted by Course Setters

Division 5

From Jacob Gome:… 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.

Division 4 sets off

Fri 23:08 . Posted by Mirah Larkin

Division 4

The Division 4 drop has begun with the most split route choice of the upper divisions. With road signs covered the three-way intersection and plethora of intersecting roads should inform teams of their whereabouts after a concentrated scout. At setoff Wamba, B&G, Fenner and YKB all taking the more intuitive southern route out of dropsite. The Northern route selected by all other teams: Ursies, Bruce, Johns, Burgmann, Wright and Griffin… 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: Alex Brett

Fri 20:55 . 1x 📷 . Posted by Toby Kitchen

Division 6

Long term resident first time commentator. Alex spent his formative running years with Bruce Hall’s IB team, with his most notable and only commendation as the head navigator for their division 6 team in 2024, helping bring home the win for the now famous year of the dragon. With an encore year as a committee member, Alex is looking to upgrade IB’s pool of armchair commentators, by making absurd predictions about colleges he’s never lived in. Tune in to IB Live to see these prophecies proved wrong (or right!)… 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.