50km WORLDS
A World Trophy 50km final has taken place in most years since 2005. The exceptions were 2008 and 2013 when no event was held. Australia has been involved in some World 50km Trophy Finals, however results are sketchy because this has not always been an event controlled under the auspices of AURA. Similarly, the IAU only started to conduct a formal World Championship 50km event from 2016. With the IAU now better controlling the 50km World Championships, and AURA responsible for Australia team selection it is hoped that representation will continue to improve in future years.
AURA will continued to select teams to represent Australia at future 50km World Championships. AURA has a desire to send both a large team and a strong team. Details of future championships and the selection process will be available from this page via documents linked below.
To be considered for selection in general, qualifying standard must be met. Standards may vary for each event. Historically, the primary standard has been sub 3:00 for men (B and C qualifiers are 3:05 and 3:10) and sub 3:30 for women (B and C qualifiers are 3:40 and 3:50). Athletes who have achieved performances close to these standards are encouraged to apply.
There are numerous events on the AURA race calendar that can be used for qualifying. Some non-AURA events can be considered for qualifying, including some overseas events. Those seeking to qualify for the team at a non AURA listed event are encouraged to seek approval from AURA first, to ensure that their result will be considered. The IAU status of the event and formality of measurement and timing are paramount in any case where a non AURA listed event may be considered for qualifying. Immediately past World Championship events are always valid for qualifying purposes.
IAU World 50km Championships, Hyderabad, India, 5th November 2023
DOCUMENTATION
- Team Selection Criteria
- Athlete Agreement
- Athlete Code of Conduct
- Team Application Form
- GIS
TEAM APPLICATION DATES
- Applications open 8th August, 2023
- Applications close 15th August, 2023
- Selections announced 22nd August, 2023
PAST EVENTS:
Brasov, Romania
01/09/2019 TBA
Doha (QAT)
11-11-2016 No Australian Representation.
There were 50 finishers in this event.
Male winner was Anthony Migliozzi USA 02:54:02.
Female winner was Risper Kimaiyo KEN 03:22:45
Mens team winners were USA
Female team winners were GBR.
Doha (QAT)
4-12-2015
56 finishers (32 M, 24 F)
MEN
- John Dutton, 3:11:43 - 16th
- Craig McCredie, 3:12:52 - 18th
- Brendan Davies, 3:13:16 - 19th
- Darren Purcell, 3:23:02 - 25th
Teams:
Kenya (8:49:09), USA (8:57:52), Australia (9:37:51).
WOMEN
- Natasha Fraser, 3:48:46 - 13F
- Kelly-Ann Varey, 3:50:34 - 15F
- Tina Major, 3:52:20 - 16F
Teams: Croatia (10:50:08), Canada (11:10:41), Australia (11:31:40).
Doha (QAT)
31-10-2014 32 finishers (17 M, 15 F)
MEN
- Todd Ingraham, 3:32:52 - 11th
- Scott Brittain, DNF
WOMEN
- Tina Major, 4:05:25 - 13F
- Natasha Fraser, 4:41:39 - 15F
- Julie Norney, DNF
Vallecrosia (ITA)
20-10-2012 40 finishers (28M, 12F)
- No male finishers
WOMEN
- Natasha Fraser, 4:02:39 - 8F
- Melissa Selby, 4:05:00 - 9F
50 km Lungo Il Mare
Assen (NED)
20-8-2011
101 finishers (81 M, 20 F). No Australians.
There were 101 finishers in this event.
1M - Eliot Kiplagat Biwott KEN 02:54:53.
1F - Emma Gooderham GBR 03:17:30.
Galway (IRL)
29-8-2010
35 finishers (24 M, 11 F)
MEN
- Malcolm Gamble, 3:47:08 - 19M
WOMEN
- June Petrie, 3:42:19 - 7F
- Tressa Lindenberg, 3:55:16, 10F
Gibraltar, GBR
31-10-2009
29 finishers (22 M, 7 F).
No male Australian finishers.
WOMEN
- June Petrie, 3:44:35 - 4F
- Verity Tolhurst, 4:06:54 - 7F
Winschoten (NED) 8-9-2007, and
Palermo (ITA) 14-10-2007
Winschoten (NED)
52 finishers (44 M, 8 F). No Australians.
Palermo (ITA)
68 finishers (53 M, 15 F).
MEN
Palermo - Bert Pelgrim, 3:46:32 - 8M
WOMEN
Palermo - June Petrie, 3:35:38 - 2F
Winschoten (NED)
16-9-2006 44 finishers (32 M, 12 F)
MEN
- Jo Blake, 3:22:35 - 5th
WOMEN
- Susan Kelly, 4:07:38 - 7F
- Siri Terjesen, 3:39:21 - 4F but noted as USA
Palermo (ITA)
16-10-2005 50 finishers (41 M, 9 F). No Australian representation.
- 1M - 3:02:01 h Kharitonov, Oleg (RUS)
- 1F - 3:44:55 h Foundling-Hawker, Heather (GBR)
