Create an experience with Aaron Crook

Aaron Crook’s athletic career spans two vastly different worlds of sport — from the sun-soaked sands of international beach volleyball to the frozen, unforgiving wilderness of the Arctic.

Representing his home state and Australia, Aaron competed across Asia in beach volleyball, winning medals on the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour and earning a reputation for his relentless drive and team spirit. But in 2018, Aaron made the bold decision to trade the court for the most challenging landscapes on earth, stepping into the world of ultra-endurance running.

In just over a year, he prepared for and conquered the legendary Marathon des Sables — a 250km self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert. From there, his appetite for extreme challenges only grew. He has since completed countless ultra-marathons, including the grueling Delirious West 200-miler in Western Australia, and the 6633 Arctic Ultra, a 620km self-sufficient footrace to the Arctic Ocean — considered the hardest ultra marathon on the planet, with only a handful of Australians ever finishing.

Aaron’s challenges are not just about personal limits — they are platforms for making a difference. Through his races, he has raised significant funds for The Smith Family, Oxfam, the Starlight Foundation, and The Sebastian Foundation, directly supporting programs such as Open Parachute, which equips young people with resilience and mental health tools.

Aaron’s story is one of resilience, courage, and pushing far beyond perceived limits. Through every race, from scorching deserts to sub-zero Arctic blizzards, he has learned that fear is not a barrier but a gateway to growth — and that true fulfilment comes from embracing adversity head-on.

Whether speaking to students, corporate teams, or sporting organisations, Aaron shares powerful insights drawn from his journey, inspiring others to redefine what’s possible in their own lives.