Ultra Marathons, Music & Mental Health: Run to Change Lives

A Movement for Young Creators

This isn’t just a challenge. It’s a commitment.

We run ultra-marathons for mental health, creativity, and the next generation of artists—pushing our bodies to the limit, not for medals, but for minds.

It's about resilience, opportunity, and proving that struggle can fuel something bigger. It's is about building micro-studios, funding mentors, and providing mental health support where it’s needed most.

From 5km to 55km: How This All Began

Less than two years ago, neither of us had run more than 5km at a time. Then, one morning, Austen ran a half marathon just to see if he could.

That single run changed everything.

It showed us that our limits weren’t real. If we could go from 5km to 21km in one go, what else was possible?

So, with zero ultra experience, we signed up for a 55km race.

The 13 Valleys Ultra (55km race).

We were swarmed with doubters.

"Too far. Too soon. Too much."

But we trained, turned up, and never quit. Scott ran the whole race with the flu.

That first ultra wasn’t just a race. It was proof to us that struggle builds resilience.

Since then, we’ve kept pushing forward, race after race—step after step.

The Races so far:

Next: Tour de Force of the Central and Southern Lakes

Scafell Sky Ultra (May 31, 2025) – 65km, 4,400m ascent.

This is not just another race—this is a test of everything we’ve built.

One of the hardest mountain ultras in the world, right in the heart of the Lake District.

This is the Tour de Force of the Central and Southern Lakes. It will push our minds, bodies, and souls to the limit—forcing us to fight to continue and quit at the same time. But it will be run with joy – we love this.

Austen is running this one with Oli Crossland.

We know if we get through this, we know we can handle anything.

Then: The Big One—Ibiza's Outer Route

For eighteen months, we’ve been mapping and scouting the only true outer route of the island.

One man holds the only map. He’s spent 20 years creating it.

We’ve been out twice, recced the land, studied the terrain and met with the owner.

Until we’re ready to take on the full loop, we’ll keep pushing further—running 50-100km races to build up.

Why This Even Matters

❌ Music programs are vanishing.

❌ Opportunities are shrinking.

❌ Mental health support is out of reach.

We’re running to fund resilience:

50 Micro-studios (£100,000) – Creative labs in schools that need them most.

1,000+ Mentorships (£100,000) – One-on-one industry mentorships with top producers & artists.

Mental Health Support (£50,000) – Professional therapy sessions for 70+ young creators.

Proven Impact. Real Change.

✔ From £8,500 in one run to nationwide impact.

✔ Studios delivered in 3 months.

✔ 15+ years of expertise from GAK ensuring every pound lands where it matters.

✔ Quarterly reports, student voices, full transparency.

Step Up With Us

Scafell Sky Ultra – May 31, 2025 – 65km of sheer ascent.

Ibiza Outer Route – In the Making – The true island loop. The big one is coming. Join us.

We've all found healing on these trails. Now, we’re passing it on.

More info: playvirtuoso.com/bursaries