AUTRA News Report 29-04-2025

AUTRA News Report 29-04-2025

Kate Dzienis • April 29, 2025
  • Delirious WEST 100 & 200 Miler, WA
  • MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra, Vic
  • Backyard Ultra Trial Series - Everton, Vic
  • Upcoming Events


WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 29-04-2025

As always, we're continuously on the hunt for your stories and reports, so get those race reports and photographs in to ultramag@autra.asn.au with the following information: 

  • Word document, single spaced
  • Include the name of the event, the date and the location anywhere in the report (just a bullet point at the top is great)
  • Please attach photographs to the email – do not put images in the body of your Word doc. You’ll just get me emailing you back asking for the photos sent in the correct way!
  • As many photos as possible. With our new website, it’s now easier than ever to include a nice gallery in each race report
  • No PDFs please

And remember, it doesn’t have to be about an AUTRA-listed event specifically! You just have to be an AUTRA member for the 2025 year. Also too, if you’ve run in a non-AUTRA listed event anywhere on home soil or internationally, we’d love to include your race results and experience in our Member Updates, so please do reach out to us via email to kate.dzienis@autra.asn.au

If any corrections need to be made in any of the results listed below, please alert me via email.


Delirious West 100 & 200 Miler, WA

The Delirious WEST 100 & 200 Miler was held along the Bibbulmun Track, from Northcliffe to Albany in WA, kicking off last Wednesday, 8 April and finishing up Sunday, 13 April 2025.

In the Men’s 100 Miler, top spots to complete the distance were Joel Gray (20:57:01), Oakie Diggins (21:59:00) and Daniel Hannford (29:27:00).

In the Women’s 100 Miler, AUTRA’s very own Camille Nicholls claimed 1st Female with an incredible finish time of 32:22:00. Second and 3rd Female positions were awarded to Kylie Bell (36:30:00) and Holly Kirk (37:52:00) respectively.

Congratulations to all AUTRA members who ran in the 100 Mile event at Delirious WEST, including Andrew Smith (34:47:00), Ian North (37:35:00), Brad Halls (42:04:56), David Martin (47:04:41) and Fay Wells (52:18:10).

In the Men’s 200 Miler, top spots went to Tim Pullin (63;54:59), Trevor Bosveld (66:26:00) and Craig Jeffrey (69:49:00).

In the Women’s 200 Miler, they were Kate Jenour (73:56:00), Lucy Butler (84:10:50) and Hester Naude (86:55:51).

Well done all our members who ran in the 200 Mile event, including Kevin Matthews (74:37:22), Doug Bartlett (83:16:15), Glen Smetherham (91:32:36), John Herzfeld (96:35:14), Simon Bennett (97:13:59), Andy Thompson (98:06:30), Del Thompson (98:06:30), Michelle Frost (99:02:54) and Sue Robertson (101:27:00).

Images: astrid volzke

MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra, Vic

The inaugural MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra kicked off on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at Yarra Bend National Park in Vic and closed off with the LOS announced on Monday, 28 April.

AUTRA’s Ben Nicholls claimed the LOS title, having completed 58 yards after Mathieu Dube resigned with the Assist at the start of the yard, and finishing a total of 57 yards. Congratulations Ben!

We will have a list of all our members who raced at the MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra as soon as they become available.

Images: supplied/facebook

Backyard Ultra Trial Series – Everton, Vic

The Backyard Ultra Trial Series – Everton was held on Sunday, 27 April 2025 at Everton Railway Station in Vic, and was hosted by North-Vic Backyard Ultras.

Seven runners reached the 8 yard point of finish, each completing 53.76km, including AUTRA’s very own Kevin Muller as well as Mark Beddell, Brendan King, Phil Hamer, Tim Donald, Rhys Holland and Lee Webber.

Fourteen runners participated in the event, congratulations to all.

Images: Supplied/North-Vic Backyard Ultras

UPCOMING EVENTS

By Kate Dzienis July 25, 2025
Read all the latest results for Ultra Adelaide, Wild Dog Backyard, 3M3D, Elephant Trail Race, Boyne Valley 50, and Backyard Ultra Trial Series - Bendigo.
By Gary Mullins July 24, 2025
Applications for the IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 November 2025, are now open. About the Event The IAU Asian & Oceania 100 km Championships bring together the region’s fastest road‑ultra athletes. The race is being held in Wachirabenchatat Park, Bangkok. Applications are now open for AUTRA Members wishing to be considered for selection to the Australian Team. Please refer to the documents below for full details: Application Form Selection Criteria GIS Applications close: 8:00 PM AEST, Thursday 31st July 2025 Team announcement: Tuesday 17th August 2025 For any questions regarding the event, the selection criteria, or application process, please email: gary.mullins@autra.asn.au Representing your country is an honour few get to experience. I wish every applicant the very best as we move toward selecting a team that embodies the spirit, strength, and unity of Australian ultra and trail running. Yours in running, Gary Mullins President, AUTRA
By Gary Mullins July 23, 2025
OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇦🇺 Australia’s squad for the 2025 IAU 24‑Hour World Championships Albi, France 18‑19 October AUTRA is proud to celebrate the athletes who’ve been selected to represent Australia in the 24-hour World Championships. The 24-hour World Champs has a rich history in Australia. 57 runners selected since 1990. We know the above athletes will represent with pride, and inspire the next generation. Follow our socials over the next three months and follow the journey of the team.
By Gary Mullins July 22, 2025
The AUTRA Committee and members would like to congratulate all athletes selected for the 2025 World Trail & Mountain Running Championships. THE LINE‑UP Female Team: Lara Hamilton Jessica Ronan Emily Bartlett Emily Rogers Ruby Smith Patricia McKibbin Jess Jason Sarah-Jayne Miller Miah Noble Nicole Paton Kellie Angel Cecilia Mattas Hannah McRae Male Team: Fraser Darcy Iain Best Nathan Pearce Michael Kernahan Toby Lang Alec Franzke Tadhg Nolan Robert Shannon Billy Curtis Blake Turner Brodie Nankervis Vlad Ixel Ben Burgess Matthew Crehan Andrew Gaskell Thomas Dade. Congratulations to the coaches and team managers as well. The link to the full team and distances, can be found HERE . Thank you to Australian Athletics in believing and backing our Aussie trail talent. Their support gets the green and gold to the start line in Canfranc-Pirineos. 🙌🇦🇺 Follow our socials over the next 2 months to get to know the athletes. Let’s show the world what Aussie grit looks like. ✊🏽?
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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IN OTHER NEWS

By Kate Dzienis July 25, 2025
Read all the latest results for Ultra Adelaide, Wild Dog Backyard, 3M3D, Elephant Trail Race, Boyne Valley 50, and Backyard Ultra Trial Series - Bendigo.
By Gary Mullins July 24, 2025
Applications for the IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 November 2025, are now open. About the Event The IAU Asian & Oceania 100 km Championships bring together the region’s fastest road‑ultra athletes. The race is being held in Wachirabenchatat Park, Bangkok. Applications are now open for AUTRA Members wishing to be considered for selection to the Australian Team. Please refer to the documents below for full details: Application Form Selection Criteria GIS Applications close: 8:00 PM AEST, Thursday 31st July 2025 Team announcement: Tuesday 17th August 2025 For any questions regarding the event, the selection criteria, or application process, please email: gary.mullins@autra.asn.au Representing your country is an honour few get to experience. I wish every applicant the very best as we move toward selecting a team that embodies the spirit, strength, and unity of Australian ultra and trail running. Yours in running, Gary Mullins President, AUTRA
By Gary Mullins July 23, 2025
OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇦🇺 Australia’s squad for the 2025 IAU 24‑Hour World Championships Albi, France 18‑19 October AUTRA is proud to celebrate the athletes who’ve been selected to represent Australia in the 24-hour World Championships. The 24-hour World Champs has a rich history in Australia. 57 runners selected since 1990. We know the above athletes will represent with pride, and inspire the next generation. Follow our socials over the next three months and follow the journey of the team.
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