AUTRA News Report 5-12-2025

AUTRA News Report 5-12-2025

Kate Dzienis • December 5, 2025
  • IAU 100km Asia & Oceania Championships, Thailand
  • GSER, Vic
  • Bruny Island, Tas
  • Dusk to Dawn, SA
  • Blue Goat's Backayard Ultra, NSW
  • Upcoming Events


WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 3-12-2025

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.

IAU 100km Asia & Oceania Championships, Bangkok, Thailand

The IAU 100km Asia & Oceania Championships were held in Bangkok, Thailand from 21-23 November 2025, and we had three AUTRA members fly over to represent the Green and Gold – Clay Dawson (Captain), Michael Hooker, and Ben Kuang. AUTRA’s Ash Daniels also flew over with the team as the Team Manager.

There were 19 runners in the Men’s Division and 7 runners in the Women’s.

In the Men’s Individual Results, it was India who took Gold with Amar Singh Devanda claiming the winning title after a finish time of 6:59:37. Our very own Clay Dawson took Silver with a successful campaign that saw him cross the finish line in 7:15:22. Third Male was won by India’s Saurav Kumar Ranjan (7:23:02).

The Women’s Individual Results saw the podium standings as Mel Aitken from New Zealand taking 1st Female (9:04:14), Tenzin Dolma from India (9:18:49) claiming 2nd, and Aarti Brijmoan Zanwar from India holding on for 3rd (10:15:27).

Both Michael Hooker and Ben Kuang did phenomenally at the Championships, with Michael ranking 8th in a total time of 8:07:30, and Ben ranking 9th following a finish of 8:13:48.

For Team Results in the Men’s Category, Gold went to India (21:57:37) and the Aussies claimed Silver with a total collated time of 23:36:41. Thailand took Bronze (25:56:41).

In the Women’s Team Category, India walked away with Gold (29:54:38). No Silver or Bronze were presented as there was just one runner for NZ and one runner for Malaysia.

Click through here for the full list of results.

Images: IAU.

GSER, Vic

The GSER was held from 21-23 November 2025 within the Victorian Alpine National Park and Hotham Resort in the Victorian High Country, and offered distances of 100mi (42 finishers), 50mi (55 finishers), 56km (101 finishers), 28km (123 finishers) and 14km (70 finishers).

In the Women’s 100mi, 1st Female went to Lisa Ryan (32:05:48), whilst AUTRA’s very own Sarah Niven took 2nd Female with a finish time of 33:10:13. Third was won by Fiona Morgan (33:38:12).

In the Men’s 100mi, podium finishes went to Mitchell Thornton (24:36:35), Robert Ormsby (25:41:57) and Billy Mitchem (26:51:58).

Well done to our members who finished the 100mi at GSER this year, including David Giles (33:10:12), Richard Fletcher (38:29:48) and Amy Hewitt (48:50:23).

In the Women’s 50mi, top spots went to Gillian Turnbull (11:32:04), Fiona Castle (12:53:54) and Lisa Palmer (13:03:01).

Winners in the Men’s 50mi were Scott Baker (9:56:20), Jake Watson (10:34:05) and James Bland (10:49:33).  

Well done to our AUTRA members who ran and finished the 50mi, including Joshua Devall (12:38:09), Joel Sexton (15:50:21), Ashley Thomas (16:13:57), Emma Tanzer (15:50:21) and Fiona Hewson (21:01:34).

Congratulations to members Sarah-Jayne Miller who took out the Women’s 56km in 6:30:11 and securing 1st Female, and to AUTRA’s Lisa Krummer who claimed 2nd Female with a finish time of 7:49:37. Third Female went to Elisabeth Spits (8:50:39).

A congratulations also to AUTRA member Nigel Hill who took 1st Male in the Men’s 56km with 6:06:56. Tian-Ming Wyithe claimed 2nd Male (6:16:29) and Arthur Marshall won 3rd (6:30:51).

Well done to all our members who ran in the 56km, including Blake Van Zanden (7:49:41),  Shiree Yap (9:31:13), Simon Buckley (10:29:24), Joshua Drake (10:49:10), Kate Corner (12:45:16) and Phu Lai (14:41:47).

AUTRA’s Patricia McKibbin won the Women’s 28km in a time of 3:30:54. Second and 3rd Female spots went to Emily Bartlett (3:50:16) and Laura Peill (3:59:33).

In the Men’s 28km, Iain Best took 1st Male (2:54:22) while AUTRA member Brodie Nankervis won 2nd Male with a finish time of 3:09:58. Toby Lang took 3rd (3:15:53).

Winners in the Women’s 14km were Eleanor Chlebna (1:30:24), Naomi Chambers (1:31:23) and Rachel Biggs (1:32:12).

Winners in the Men’s 14km were Owen Phillips (1:14:42), Brett Godden (1:15:57) and Martin Ward (1:16:02).

The full list of results can be found here.

Bruny Island, Tas

The Sealink Bruny Island Ultra was held on Bruny Island in Tas on Saturday, 29 November and offered 64km and 42.2km distances.

We are still awaiting the official results to be released.

Dusk to Dawn, SA

The Dusk to Dawn was held from 29-30 November 2025 in Glenelg North, SA at Patawalonga Creek and offered 6hr and 12hr events.

In the Men’s 12hr, the top spot went to AUTRA’s Barry McBride who finished the 12 hours with a total distance of 113.544km. Second Male was won by Jarrod Cooper (112.312km) and third went to AUTRA member Gerardo Guerrero Ruiz, who secured a total of 103.554km.

In the Women’s 12hr, Kelsa Reign took 1st Female (102.096km), Eloise Wallace 2nd (82.199km) and Rheanne Kearnan 3rd (69.245km).

Congratulations to our AUTRA members who raced in the 12hr, including Anthony Parfilo  (103.482km), Nick Muxlow (51.292km) and Melissa Knowles (42.691km).

In the Men’s 6hr, Tim Green won 1st Male (65.890km), Cooper Wauer claimed 2nd (54.363km) and Aragon White 3rd (52.755km).

Winners in the Women’s 6hr were Genevieve Warriner (64.542km), Katie Baylis (57.655km), and Jazmin McShane (47.336km).

Blue Goat’s Backyard Ultra, NSW

Blue Goat’s Backyard Ultra was held from 29-30 November 2025 in Mount Victoria, NSW with a range of distances on offer for runners of all abilities – an LOS, 50km, Marathon, 30km, 22km, 10km and 5km.

We are still awaiting official results to be released.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUTRA Race Report 19-7-2026

By Kate Dzienis • July 19, 2026
Race results for 2026 Southern Sydney Track Ultra, 3M3D, Ultra Adelaide and Boyne Valley 50.

Australian Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2027

By Jin Kato • July 8, 2026
The world-class trails of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington will play centre-stage for one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, after the Kunanyi Mountain Run (KMR) was awarded the hosting rights for the first-ever combined Australian Mountain and Trail Running Championships (AMTRC). KMR was awarded the National Championships after a competitive bid process, overseen by the Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA) and Australian Athletics (AA). AUTRA President, John Claridge, said that KMR “offered everything we were looking for”. “World-class trails, proven event management and a passionate community. It provides the perfect stage for Australia's first combined National Trail Championships," he said. It’s expected that Australia’s elite mountain and trail running athletes, and support crew, will travel to Hobart, as they vie for a spot in the Australian team that competes at the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. "This is a landmark moment for trail running in Australia,” Mr Claridge said. "We're excited about what this championship represents; not just next year, but for the future of trail running in Australia... helping grow the sport and inspire the next generation of trail runners." The 2027 AMTRC at KMR will be the first time that all championship distances have been held together, at the one festival. “It aligns us more closely with the way World Championships are presented, creating a stronger pathway for athletes and raising the profile of the sport,” Mr Claridge said. KMR, a 3-day trail running festival which has been held annually since 2022, expects to draw more than 1500 runners and hikers from across Tasmania, Australia and internationally next year. The AMTRC will be embedded within KMR’s existing event program, allowing elite athletes to compete for the national titles, while sharing the same spectacular trails and event-experience as recreational runners. “We’re honoured to have been selected as host,” KMR’s founder and director, Lincoln Quilliam said. “KMR continues to welcome runners, and hikers, of all abilities. From the elites who want to represent Australia on the world stage, the group of mates or work colleagues who run the team relay together, the mums returning to running after having a baby, as well as those who are trying trail running for the very first time,” Mr Quilliam said. Tasmanian runner, Jessica Collins, who has represented Australia, said it was exciting news for KMR, Tasmania and the sport. “This is such a great opportunity for Australian athletes. I’ve run many of the KMR events and know the courses and the terrain are on par with what we see at the World Champs,” she said. The City of Hobart has supported Kunanyi Mountain Run since its inception, and Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said she was “thrilled” with the news. “Events like this not only showcase the natural beauty of our region but also reinforce Hobart’s reputation as a vibrant destination for world-class outdoor experiences.” The 2026 edition of KMR brought in $4 million to the Tasmanian economy, generating more than 8000 bed nights across the state, which Alex Heroys, Chief Executive of Destination Southern Tasmania, said was a “significant return for the visitor economy”. “Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is one of Tasmania’s great natural assets, and the Kunanyi Mountain Run shows exactly how powerful events can be in driving regional tourism,” he said. “We have an epic mountain right on Hobart’s doorstep, an airport less than 30 minutes away, and a city that is well set up to welcome thousands of visiting athletes, support crews and spectators.” “This event also reinforces Tasmania’s growing reputation as a world-class trail running destination. With steep, technical trails and real mountain terrain, Kunanyi offers conditions that are genuinely comparable to what athletes will experience at the World Championships, making it an ideal place to compete, train and visit.” For more information: Kunanyi Mountain Run Dates: 19-21 March 2027 Pic credit: David Nolan & Ryan Slater

National Championship Events for 2027

By Jin Kato • July 7, 2026
AUTRA are excited to announce our national championship events for 2027!

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By Kate Dzienis • July 19, 2026
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Australian Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2027

By Jin Kato • July 8, 2026
The world-class trails of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington will play centre-stage for one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, after the Kunanyi Mountain Run (KMR) was awarded the hosting rights for the first-ever combined Australian Mountain and Trail Running Championships (AMTRC). KMR was awarded the National Championships after a competitive bid process, overseen by the Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA) and Australian Athletics (AA). AUTRA President, John Claridge, said that KMR “offered everything we were looking for”. “World-class trails, proven event management and a passionate community. It provides the perfect stage for Australia's first combined National Trail Championships," he said. It’s expected that Australia’s elite mountain and trail running athletes, and support crew, will travel to Hobart, as they vie for a spot in the Australian team that competes at the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. "This is a landmark moment for trail running in Australia,” Mr Claridge said. "We're excited about what this championship represents; not just next year, but for the future of trail running in Australia... helping grow the sport and inspire the next generation of trail runners." The 2027 AMTRC at KMR will be the first time that all championship distances have been held together, at the one festival. “It aligns us more closely with the way World Championships are presented, creating a stronger pathway for athletes and raising the profile of the sport,” Mr Claridge said. KMR, a 3-day trail running festival which has been held annually since 2022, expects to draw more than 1500 runners and hikers from across Tasmania, Australia and internationally next year. The AMTRC will be embedded within KMR’s existing event program, allowing elite athletes to compete for the national titles, while sharing the same spectacular trails and event-experience as recreational runners. “We’re honoured to have been selected as host,” KMR’s founder and director, Lincoln Quilliam said. “KMR continues to welcome runners, and hikers, of all abilities. From the elites who want to represent Australia on the world stage, the group of mates or work colleagues who run the team relay together, the mums returning to running after having a baby, as well as those who are trying trail running for the very first time,” Mr Quilliam said. Tasmanian runner, Jessica Collins, who has represented Australia, said it was exciting news for KMR, Tasmania and the sport. “This is such a great opportunity for Australian athletes. I’ve run many of the KMR events and know the courses and the terrain are on par with what we see at the World Champs,” she said. The City of Hobart has supported Kunanyi Mountain Run since its inception, and Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said she was “thrilled” with the news. “Events like this not only showcase the natural beauty of our region but also reinforce Hobart’s reputation as a vibrant destination for world-class outdoor experiences.” The 2026 edition of KMR brought in $4 million to the Tasmanian economy, generating more than 8000 bed nights across the state, which Alex Heroys, Chief Executive of Destination Southern Tasmania, said was a “significant return for the visitor economy”. “Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is one of Tasmania’s great natural assets, and the Kunanyi Mountain Run shows exactly how powerful events can be in driving regional tourism,” he said. “We have an epic mountain right on Hobart’s doorstep, an airport less than 30 minutes away, and a city that is well set up to welcome thousands of visiting athletes, support crews and spectators.” “This event also reinforces Tasmania’s growing reputation as a world-class trail running destination. With steep, technical trails and real mountain terrain, Kunanyi offers conditions that are genuinely comparable to what athletes will experience at the World Championships, making it an ideal place to compete, train and visit.” For more information: Kunanyi Mountain Run Dates: 19-21 March 2027 Pic credit: David Nolan & Ryan Slater

National Championship Events for 2027

By Jin Kato • July 7, 2026
AUTRA are excited to announce our national championship events for 2027!
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