Challenges

Follow Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam’s mission to promote mental and physical resilience through running.

2024 Challenges

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

100km
Blue Mountains, NSW

18 May 24

Brisbane Trail Ultra

110km
Brisbane, QLD

29 June 24

The Jabulani Challenge 

45km
Ku-ring-gai Chase Nat. Park, NSW

10 Aug 24

City 2 Surf

14km
Sydney, NSW

11 Aug 24

Sydney Marathon

42km
Sydney, NSW

15 Sep 24

Lonely Mountain Ultra

104km
Orange, NSW

5 Oct 24

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB

166km
Snowy Mountains, NSW

29 Nov 24

2023 Challenges.

Completed: Rodney 'Rocket' Cottam's 500km Trail Run

Rodney 'Rocket' Cottam completed his second trail run challenge, covering a gruelling 500km in just 106 hours, averaging an incredible 100km per day. From Monday, 3rd July to Friday, 7th July 2023, Rodney's journey took him from the Mid-North Coast, NSW, down the eastern coast of Australia, through breathtaking ocean views, lush rainforests, small towns, and farmland, culminating in the heart of Sydney at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.

This challenge tested not only physical endurance but also mental resilience. With a dedicated support team of four, a Defender, and a campervan as their mobile base, Rodney and his crew navigated the demanding terrain and sleep deprivation, often running through the night. The campervan provided crucial rest periods, allowing the team to manage the intense demands of the challenge.

Powered by his unwavering resilience and determination, Rodney's efforts supported Invictus Australia, raising funds and awareness for this vital cause. This achievement marks another milestone in Rodney's ongoing mission to inspire and educate others on the power of resilience and the importance of facing adversity head-on. Challenge images are here.

Australian Alpine Ascent Trail Run

73KM
Snowy Mountains, NSW

25 March 23

Event images are here.

Noosa Ultra-Trail

100KM
Sunshine Coast, QLD

25 March 23

The Jabulani Challenge

45KM
Ku-ring-gai Chase Nat. Park, NSW

1 April 23

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

100KM
Blue Mountains, NSW

11 May 23

Summit Shoalhaven

56KM
Kangaroo Valley, NSW

30 July 23

Sydney Marathon

42KM
Sydney, NSW

17 September 23

Lonely Mountain Ultra

104KM
Orange, NSW

14 October 23

Ultra-trail Kosciuszko by UTMB

166KM
Snowy Mountains, NSW

7 December 23

2022 Challenge

Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam’s first ambitious challenge occurred on Monday, 7 November 2022, when he completed a 350km trail run in 5 days.

This gruelling expedition started in the Southern Highlands, going through several national parks and finishing at Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak. With a support team of two, stopping only at night-time in campsites or small towns along the trail, Rodney raised over $41,000 for Invictus Australia on an epic journey powered by Resilience.

Challenge images are here.

“Resilience is a mindset - a skill you can develop.”

Rodney ‘Rocket’ Cottam