Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles was left in tears on Sunday after anti-fracking protesters harassed her while she was competing in the West Macs Monster.
Hundreds of runners descended on the Larapinta Trail this weekend for the trail running festival, which is one of Australia's toughest outback events.
Ms Fyles was accosted by dozens of protesters while running the final 5 kilometres of the 25km race, with a group chasing her with anti-fracking signs as she reached the finish line.