130km and 13 Peaks of the Glasshouse MTNS

By Max Russell

Help me make it meaningful

Hi, my name is Max.


I’m 19 years old, and on the 19th of September I’ll be running 130km through the Glass House Mountains, climbing all 13 peaks in a single effort.


Running has become a huge passion of mine, especially ultra-distance events. I fully committed to ultrarunning when I was 17 after placing second in the Kokoda Challenge 48km. From there, I was hooked. I went on to run 100km before I’d even completed a marathon, raising money for kids with cancer. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it showed me what was possible.


Since then, I’ve completed multiple 50km and 100km ultras, always chasing the next challenge. For a long time, I’d had the idea of climbing all 13 peaks of the Glass House Mountains. Then I thought, “Why not do them all in one go?” So that’s exactly what I’m doing.


This run is about more than just covering 130km. It’s about starting conversations around mental health. In today’s world, with the pressure of social media and the tendency for so many people—especially men—to bottle up their feelings, it’s more important than ever to remind each other that it’s okay to speak up and ask for help.


Whether you come to support, join me for a climb, run a section, or simply stop for a chat, I’d love to see you out there. Together, let’s get the conversation going and remind people that no one has to struggle alone.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Sharon & Mark Wall

Well done Max …. What an amazing effort!

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Ogle Family

So proud of you Max! ❤️ Jetty and Mil have loved watching you today. You’re smashing it.

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Damon Apps

Have a go boi. Good luck to you. Your a animal xx

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Tommy

Keep up the hard work, legend! You are an inspiration

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Lucy

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Corey Craig

3k baby!!!!

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Qei

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Your Favourite Forced Friend

Absolute legend, I’ve loved watching you grow. Only good things coming

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Anonymous

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Todd Scott

Solid work Max!

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Karen Morta

Such a worthy cause Maximus! 👏🏻 Wishing you all the best!

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Megan Broderick

Great work Max. Meg, Cam, Jax and Levi

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Paul Russell

Have fun!

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Kelli

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Quest 4 Pest

Go for it Max

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Linda Hutton

Dear Max Wanted to wish you well with your run and fund raising for this very important cause. Regards Linda Hutton

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Ranga

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Jennifer Hull

Proud of you my 3rd son

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Simon Keppie

Well done nephew, you make me very proud to call you that

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Dael Bandle

Come on bro, love to see it fr! ❤️‍🔥

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James Till

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Donk

Mental health is a bloody good one bro definitely something I struggle with on and off that often goes by quietly with no one hearing about it. You got this 130kms in the freaking bag! Much love my guy

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Oliver Townsend

Love you Max you got dis

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Aunty Sam

So proud of you Max 🫶

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Jacob Taylor

chur brada

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Brayden Hull

So proud of my boyfriend

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Harry Nicholson

Go hard bra

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Damon Apps

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Ryan

😘

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Kohen Covich

Proud of you 😍😍😍

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Chloe Proctor

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Ben Law

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Max Russell