RANDY BROPHY
Randy Brophy brings decades of running experience and community spirit to RunNation. Proud Membership Director of Northside Running Group (NRG), Randy has been running for 48 years and has seen the sport evolve through multiple running booms, from the 1970s to today.
Catch him in Sydney North
KEISHA THOMPSON
Keisha Thompson is a Launceston local and passionate marathon runner who loves nothing more than being part of the running community.
A member of Tasmanian Road Runners since completing her first marathon in 2017, Keisha has now run nine marathons, including the New York City Marathon and the Shonan International Marathon in Japan, where she proudly represented the Launceston Running Festival.
Catch her in Launceston
NATALIA ATKINS
Natalia Atkins is the current president of Tasmanian Road Runners and is a member of the event team for Kingston Park parkrun. She has been an active member of the Tasmanian Running Community for a number of years, both as a participant and as a volunteer, and enjoys attending interstate and international running events.
Catch her in Hobart
JESSICA FISKE
Jess is the Marketing Manager at Wild Earth and loves hiking, snowboarding, and traveling whenever she can. She’s also a regular at local running events across SEQ, always up for connecting with the running community.
Catch her in Gold Coast
KEELAN BIRCH
Keelan Birch is the Race Director of Coffs Harbour Running Festival and a passionate advocate for trail and endurance running. He is deeply involved in growing the local running community through events, course development and community initiatives that make trail running accessible and inspiring for all levels. Keelan is particularly passionate about creating meaningful event experiences that bring people together and showcase the incredible natural landscapes of the Coffs Coast.
Catch him in Coff’s Harbour
TIM “WOODY” WOOD
Tim “Woody” Wood is the founder of Bangalow Runners, a community bringing people together through running across Bangalow and the Northern Rivers. What started as a simple Sunday run has grown into a welcoming crew built around consistency, connection and adventure.
An ultra runner and accredited Advanced Recreational Running Coach, Woody has completed events including Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB, Margaret River Ultra Marathon and Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB.
For Woody, running is about more than distance or finish lines – it’s about the people you meet, the places you explore and the experiences created along the way.
Catch him in Byron Bay
ELIJAH CUSACK
Elijah Cusack is part of the team at Wild Earth, bringing a passion for adventure and the outdoors to everything he does. When he’s not helping customers gear up, you’ll usually find him hiking, snowboarding or climbing. Elijah thrives in winter conditions and loves expeditions that involve snow underfoot, steX CXZXZep terrain and a healthy dose of cold.
Catch him in Brisbane
DARIIA NECHYTAILO
Dariia Nechytailo is an outdoor enthusiast, dj, hiker and interpreter based in Brisbane, and a member of the Wild Earth team. With a background in theatre and live events, she loves bringing people together through storytelling, adventure and community. Whether she’s helping customers find the right gear, exploring new trails or hosting events, she’s passionate about making the outdoors feel welcoming and accessible for everyone.
Catch her in Brisbane
SIAN KEYS
Sian is an avid trail runner and recreational running coach with Canberra Runners. Having taken part in races of a variety of distances and terrains across Australia she is excited to return to one of her favourites, Capital to Coast, this August – and hopes you’ll come and join her!
Catch her in Canberra
DONNA HYLAND
Donna is part of the humble crew of organisers behind one of Canberra’s favourite trail runs, the Capital to Coast 100km Stage Trail Race. She’s had the pleasure of adventuring across a number of Australia’s favourite trail runs and hikes, experiencing some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Whether she’s running, crewing, or organising, Donna loves being amongst it, soaking up the fresh air, great company and good vibes.
Catch her in Canberra
HILARY MCALLISTER
Hilary is based in Gadigal, Sydney, and is a keen runner, hiker and photographer. Hilary is a co-founder of For Wild Places, anot-for-profit dedicated to protecting wild places under threat, and served as the CEO for six years. Through her travels and advocacy work, Hilary hopes to grow awareness of the threats that face our natural world and guide people to take meaningful action to protect these wild and wonderful places.
Catch her in Newcastle
HOLLY KIRK
“Holly Kirk is representing Run Freo, an inclusive running community which meets 6pm every Weds at Running With Thieves brewery in South Fremantle, WA. Run Freo have been meeting for 5km and a beer since 2024, and love welcoming new runners for a jog along the coast, followed by a good yarn (and maybe a dip in the ocean). Holly is currently the social media manager, and when she’s not collecting footage of stunning sunset runs, you can usually find her crunching out kms on the trails – she loves a long run (and we mean long, her last race was Delirious West 100miler!)”
Catch her in Perth
JAGPAWAN DHILLON
Jagpawan Dhillon is a Perth-based trail and ultrarunner who has spent over 10 years on the trails. A Wild Earth Australia ambassador and Race Director of Herdy’s Backyard Ultra, Pawan has completed everything from 100km and 100-mile races to a 200-mile ultramarathon. Passionate about the WA trail running community, he enjoys sharing the highs, lows, and lessons that come with pushing beyond your comfort zone. He believes trail running isn’t about being the fastest—it’s about resilience, community, and discovering what you’re capable of.
Catch him in Perth