ATTENTION RUNNERS!

ATTENTION RUNNERS!

Simone Hayes • May 3, 2023

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON UPCOMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

The next 6 months will be exciting as we have three IAU Championships on the calendar which all offer opportunities for our members to potentially qualify to represent Australia at these events.

The three championships are:

50km World Championships in Hyderabad, India on the 5th November, 2023

24 Hour World Championships in Taipei, 2nd December, 2023

24 Asian Oceania Championships in Canberra, ACT, 6th April, 2024 (#24in24)

 

Currently these are the final events remaining on the calendar for athletes to qualify for these championships:

BUTTER 24 Hour – 2-4th June, 2023 https://www.aura.asn.au/event/butter-24-48/

Southern Sydney 24 Hour – 11th-12th June, 2023 https://www.aura.asn.au/event/southern-sydney-24hr-ultra/

Australian 24 Hour Track Invitational – 1-2nd July 2023 https://www.aura.asn.au/event/australian-24-hour-track-invitational-2/

Here is the list of our current members that have current qualifiers at this point and their rankings:

Womens 24 Hour

  1. Cassie Cohen 214km
  2. Maree Conner 212km
  3. Allicia-Grace Heron 210km
  4. Chrissy Redwood 206km
  5. Amanda Pavey 202km

Mens 24 Hour

  1. Phil Gore 250km
  2. John Yoon 242km
  3. Kevin Muller 240km
  4. Kay Bretz 236km
  5. Matthew Griggs 234km
  6. Joe Ward 230km

Mens 50km

  1. Wayne Spies 2:59
  2. Grant Schmidlechner 3:02

Women’s 50km

  1. Jacqui Kellerman 3:38
  2. Kirstin Bull 3:35
  3. Nicola Bowker 3:38
  4. Margie Hadley 3:42

There are other top performances that could be added to both of these lists but the runners are not members. Please reach out if you would like to renew your membership or join and be considered as we would love to add you to this list!

So these are the current top rankings – the carrot has been dangled! If you wish to don the yellow and green at these upcoming championships you have only 3 events left to fight your way into the top 6 and apply for selection!

The AURA committee want to be really transparent and encourage you all to know where you stand and what is required and we know that we have some amazing runners out there and encourage you all to reach your potential.

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By Gary Mullins • July 21, 2025
Join AUTRA as a State Representative! Are you passionate about ultra and trail running? Want to make a real impact in your state’s running community? We’re looking for dedicated State Representatives to: Promote trail & ultra running locally Engage in the running community and run clubs. Support race directors and represent AUTRA at races including, volunteering, and sharing event highlights Maintain strong communication, share news, spotlight race results and upcoming events, & grow membership benefits What you bring to the team: A passion for ultra/trail running and your local running scene Excellent communication and community engagement skills Current AUTRA membership and availability for bimonthly meetings and weekend events Why apply? It’s a chance to foster regional trail/ultra communities, elevate athlete experiences, and contribute to AUTRA’s national growth. Role Description: State Rep Role Description Applications close: 5pm, Monday 28th July Apply here: State Reps Application Form
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