2024 AUTRA POINTS COMPETITION — WE’RE ALMOST THERE

Alexis Oosterhoff • December 19, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, so too does the 2024 AUTRA Membership Points Competition

At the time of writing, there are two remaining AUTRA-listed events to be processed for the annual points competition (6 Inch & UTK50km).

Record your Volunteer Contributions

Did you volunteer at an ultra running event in 2024? If you did, THANK YOU! Without the thousands of hours volunteered each and every year, many of the events on the Australian circuit could not be held. The AUTRA Points Competition recognises member volunteer contributions by counting each for two points, to a maximum of 20 (i.e. 10 events) – to register your volunteer contributions, please submit the form here by no later than 3 January 2025.

Check your results

Participation in ultra running continues to grow, with 2024 again showing a strong growth in participation. This means there has been a huge amount of data to collect and process, and there will no doubt be some errors or name mis-matches in the system. To ensure accuracy of results, please take a few minutes to review your results so far.

Go to the POINTS PAGE and enter your membership number to locate your results for the year. If you do not know your membership number, check the header of your latest Ultramag, or send an email from your registered email address to membercheck@autra.asn.au (noting that 6 inch & UTK 50km results are not yet available).

If you spot any errors, ommissions or have questions, please contact Alexis Oosterhoff via email at results@aura.asn.au

To find out more about the Points Competition, please see the FAQ and competition details here.

A provisional set of results will be available second week of January 2024, after which you should receive an email to cross-check your data. We will announce the final winners in the second half of January.

Future of the Points Competition

As communicated by Simone Haye, AUTRA President on 17-December-2024:

We have some exciting news for Members in regards to our annual Points Competition and some changes that will take place in 2025.

From the 1st January 2025 we will be replacing the Points Competition with a monthly Members Prize draw. We feel that as fun as the points comp has been all these years, it no longer reflects or benefits the entire membership, and we feel that we need a fairer system for all members. Not everyone has the time, funds or means to race multiple races over the year, so not everyone is able to participate.

So that said, our news is that now, ALL members have the chance to benefit from this new program!

As of the 31st December the Points Comp will wind up, points will be counted and the final payout will take place.

From the 1st January, at the end of each month, a random members draw will be held and there are some great prizes to be won from our Partners! Think shoes, gear, nutrition and more, each month will be a different prize.

Its something for all members to look forward to each month and we will announce the winners here on Facebook and arrange for the prizes to posted to you.

Good luck to our members for the first draw next month!

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Team Manager 2025 IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships

By Gary Mullins • September 8, 2025

Location : Bangkok, Thailand Dates : November 21 - 24 2025 Role Type : Volunteer Position Time Commitment : Pre event planning + Travel Application Deadline : 17th September 2025 Thank you for your interest in supporting the Australian team for the 2025 IAU Asian 100k Championships. This role goes far beyond logistics. It’s about leadership, inclusion, and creating a positive, empowering environment for athletes competing on the world stage. AUTRA is committed to opening doors for those outside traditional pathways. We strongly encourage applications from coaches, former athletes, club leaders, volunteers, and passionate community members. You don’t need to have served on a board or managed a team before as we’re looking for people who genuinely care, are highly organised, and can proudly represent our athletes and country. Role Overview As Team Manager, you’ll work closely with AUTRA President Gary Mullins and Vice President Geoff Russell to prepare and support the national team before and during the championship. Pre-Departure Australia Act as the main contact for selected athletes and crew Assist with final entry forms and travel planning Prepare a Championships Agenda in alliance with the Team Managers Agreement Document Coordinate flights, uniforms, and team communications Help identify and organise crew support Attend online team planning meetings On the Ground in Thailand Be present and ready as athletes arrive Ensure all athlete needs are met so they can focus fully on their race Attend all technical meetings and represent the team professionally Coordinate team attendance at the opening and closing ceremonies Ensure the team and crew are prepared, organised, and calm Address any issues that arise with efficiency and discretion Provide hands on leadership and moral support throughout the race Support Provided Accommodation in Bangkok for 3 - 4 nights will be provided by AUTRA An official team uniform will be supplied A volunteer allowance of $1500 will be provided to acknowledge your time and service during the championship period. What You’ll Need Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational ability under pressure A calm, inclusive, and athlete first mindset Commitment to AUTRA’s Code of Conduct Member of AUTRA Applying To apply for the role of Team Manager please CLICK HERE and fill out the Application Form. Applications Close at 5pm 17th September 2025. Selection Process Following the application deadline, the AUTRA Committee will review all submissions and select the most suitable candidate. All applicants will be contacted by Gary Mullins within 7 days of applications closing. Gary Mullins AUTRA President