Applications for AUTRA National Championships 2027 are now open!

Jin Kato • June 7, 2026

Applications now open for 2027 National Championships

AUTRA are currently seeking applications from Race Directors (RDs) that wish to apply to host our National Championships in 2027.

AUTRA aims to continue to improve the quality of the National Championships by providing more support and opportunities for RDs to promote their event as a National Championship event. As the sport evolves, we want to continue to ensure our championships align with World and International Championship events (as appropriate). We want to allow runners to have time to plan their year ahead and encourage a good field of runners to compete at each event, in aims to produce better results and raise the level of competition in our sport.

Our National Championship events provide a clear opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to:

Runners - to support their journey, respect their effort, and build a clear pathway to compete, develop and thrive.
Race Directors - to champion their work, listen to their feedback, and offer practical support without red tape.
Volunteers - to acknowledge their service, celebrate their stories, and create ways for them to grow with us.
The Trail - to protect it, promote stewardship, and ensure every decision respects the land we run on.

Our National Championships are annual events over various times, surfaces and distances.

Applications for National Championships are now open and will close on Sunday 21 June 2026. The successful events will be announced week commencing Monday 29 June 2026.

The events that are open for applications are:

50km Road
100km Road
24 Hour Track
48 Hour Track
6 Day Ultra
Trail Running (one event inclusive of)
Short Course Trail (30-60km)
Long Course Trail (60-100km)
Mountain Running (uphill/downhill)
100mile Trail

To apply to host a National Championship event, please complete the application form here.

For more detail about the requirements, please consult the National Championship Race Directors Guide.

We look forward to receiving your applications and to many successful years ahead.

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