Starting in Walgett, the White Ribbon Ultramarathon will take Kirrily on a journey through some of the communities most affected by domestic violence in NSW.

Kirrily will arrive in Parkes on Monday, November 24, and take part in a community event, before finishing her epic run in Forbes the next day.

Although in the early stages, it is expected Kirrily will join in White Ribbon Day activities in Cooke Park.   

There will also be a sausage sizzle.

Kirrily will spend the night in Parkes before taking off on the final leg.

Kirrily said The White Ribbon Ultramarathon aims to show that by working together, men and women can thrive and overcome a seemingly insurmountable challenge. 

“But it's not. By taking steps together, by learning to recognise violence and speaking up, we can make the violence stop. 

Kirrily said it’s an horrific statistic that on average one Australian woman is killed each week by a current or former intimate partner. 

“And one in three Australian women will experience violence in their lifetime.

“I became increasingly frustrated with the public reaction to each new tragic case of violence against women,” Kirrily said. 

“Many people were saying the government must do more; or the law-makers must do more; and even the victims themselves must do more. 

“No-one was taking personal responsibility and saying ‘I must do more’.

“The stark truth is that most of us, me included initially, would prefer to make violence against women someone else's problem to solve. 

“It's confronting and a difficult reality to face. 

“Training for ultramarathons gives you a lot of time to think. 

“While out training one day, I came to the realisation of how I could do more; how I could make a difference - and so the White Ribbon Ultramarathon was born,” Kirrily said.

Kirrily decided to focus on regional NSW, as according to official figures, domestic assault rates in regional NSW can be up to 11 times higher than metropolitan areas. 

Further, the problem isn’t only in the home. 

60% of women report experiencing violence in the workplace.  

75% report experiencing unwelcome and unwanted sexual behaviour in the workplace. 

While regional NSW is facing the toughest of challenges it is also where incredible work is taking place and it is having a positive impact. 

“During the White Ribbon Ultramarathon we will showcase that work, hear from the voices of experience and following their leadership, learn the practical steps we can all take to help stop violence against women,” Kirrily said.

“It took me a few months to summon up the courage to send an email to White Ribbon Australia about my idea.  

“From there the NSW Police Force became involved via the Local Area Command in Walgett. Their response was overwhelmingly positive,” she said.

Through the commitment of the NSW Police Force, local domestic violence committees, schools, businesses, councils, government, media and sporting groups the White Ribbon Ultramarathon has snowballed.  

Each day the Ultramarathon will be like a  torch relay, triggering community events and  what will possibly become, over its 12 day duration, NSW's biggest gathering of community with the collective focus of bringing an end to violence against women. 

How can you get involved?

• Visit and like us at www.facebook.com/whiteribbonrun. There you can stay up-to-date with the Ultra news, join in the conversations and buy a pair of White Ribbon shoe-laces.

• Sign up to become a guest runner or support crew along the route – return forms to whiteribbonultra@gmail.com

• Donate to the White Ribbon Ultra fundraising page at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/kirrilyd

• Join us on Twitter @WhiteRibbonRun #WhiteRibbonUltra

• Spread the word about the Ultramarathon by using your own networks, holding your own events or fundraising efforts.

• Get in touch with Kirrily via whiteribbonultra@gmail.com to apply to join her on the road.