Ascent Collective

The Ascent Collective brings together runners who’ve completed all five of Rapid Ascent ultra runs – coast, forest, desert, mountains and everything between. United by grit, adventure and a love of wild places, this is the pinnacle of the Rapid Ascent journey.

We are the Ascent Collective.
We run not for accolades, but for the calling of wild places.
We’ve crossed coastlines, deserts, forests, mountains and ancient country—one stride, one stage, one finish line at a time.
We believe in challenge over comfort, camaraderie over competition, and the deep satisfaction of seeing a trail through to its end.
We carry the dust of the Larapinta, the rain of the Bibbulmun, the salt of the Surf Coast, the forests of Margaret River, and the cliffs of Tasmania in our legs and our hearts.
We are shaped by every ascent, every descent, every long day when perseverance mattered more than pace.
We are a fellowship of finishers – a community forged in effort, adventure, and the shared pursuit of something greater.
This is our journey.
This is our collective.
This is The Ascent Collective.

Membership privileges

Runners joining the collective will receive:

  • A Patagonia Refugio 30lt backpack with the Ascent Collective logo
  • Receive an Ascent Collective membership pin – to put on your triple crown jacket or other apparel
  • Ascent Collective membership status identified on all race number plates for all future Rapid Ascent events
  • Priority entry to any Ascent Collective event in the future
  • Be profiled on the Ascent Collective page on all event websites with image and bio

How do I become a member?

Complete all 5 of Rapid Ascent’s ultra and stage race events:

All races must be completed within an 8 year period.

Being a member of a relay team at either the Surf Coast Century or Margaret River Ultra does not count.

If a runner has already completed the Triple Crown (irrespective of when) they have an additional 3 years to complete the final 2 events (ie. must be completed by December 2028).

Ascent Collective membership may include additional / alternative events in the future.

Runners nominate for membership when completing their 5th race by e-mailing [email protected]

How is this different to the Triple Crown + Jewel in the Crown?

The Ascent Collective is open to runners who do the either the long or short course option at all 5 events, not including being a member of a relay team. (By comparison, the Triple Crown + Jewel in the Crown is only open to those who do the long course at the relevant events).

The Ascent Collective is achievable by a wider range of runners and acknowledges those who have shown years of commitment, resilience, and a passion for exploring Australia’s most remarkable landscapes on foot.

We are a fellowship of finishers, a community forged through shared effort, big journeys and a deep love of the trail.

Are you committed enough to join the Collective – show us!