Feral Postcards
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
From: Wendy
Pub to Pelican Tallangatta
Sunday June 7
Perfect long weekend weather for a trip to Albury. 7 of us stayed in an airbnb in Albury. A mostly flat trail followed the edge of Lake Hume. Jenny Workman smashed her first ever 10K event and Lisa Croce completed her first half marathon. Simon, with very little race prep (or maybe none) kept her company and made it to the finish line. Anna, Janelle and Tania also ran the half with myself, Gary, John & Di opting for the 10. Anna & Ivan travelled all the way from their new coastal location with future runs already planned to keep the Feral friendship alive. Another memorable away event.
Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
From: Lena
Ferals take on Tarawera ultra trail in beautiful Rotorua NZ
We didn't let the pouring rain, wet and very muddy conditions dampen our spirits! What a gorgeous place to run! Beautiful lakes and forest and lush tropical foliage. Highly recommend this one! Who's coming next year? Sharon Careri took on the 52km while myself, Tony Rokov and Graig Violi ran the 23km course!
Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
From: Lena & Tony
UTMB Slip & Slide Rotorua
150mm on the track on Friday makes it nice and sloppy
Date: Monday, 2 December 2024
From: Lena
Sunshine and Roses in NZ
Hayley McLoud and I completed the Queenstown Marathon in New Zealand on 16.11.24. The Scenery was beyond spectacular. This is one to definitely stop and smell the roses! Well, there were no roses but snow capped mountains, running streams, beautiful lakes and lush green fields!
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024
From: Wendy
Coast to Coast on KI
The Hydro Tasmania King Island Imperial 20 is a 32km handicapped run from one side of the island to the other. The only coast to coast race in Australia, it can be run solo or as a 2 to 4 person team relay. This event now in its 31st year. The race record is held by Steve Moneghetti who ran in 2002. Vanessa Wilson ran the fastest female time in 2020 – just over 2 hours.
The Feral Jogger contingent was 4 members plus an invitee so that I didn’t have to run so far. Janelle and Anna tackled the 32 kilometres after weeks of dedicated training. My son Julian and I (not so dedicated) ran the course as a team so 16km each – me first then Julz. Louanne entered the 8km walk. The finish line was placed so that entrants had to run past it down to Currie Harbour and back up Wharf Hill before the home straight. This last 1500 metres was tough.
Unseasonably warm weather on the Saturday and locals were saying how dry the island was – brown not green. Thankfully the temperature dropped overnight and Sunday was mild with a breeze at the start. Drink stops every 4km and lots of friendly volunteers. 156 entrants for the various categories including 2 pram pushers and three 70+ Active ageing participants in the 4 and 8 km walking events. 39 runners signed up for the 32km. So not a mainland size event but it had a nice community feel and it was fun exploring the island before and after the run. Fairy Penguins sighted one evening at Grassy Harbour. Local beer from the brewery and the famous King Island cheese tasted. Another fantastic away event.