AUTRA statement regarding Snowies Trail Run Festival

AUTRA has been in direct contact with the organisers of the Snowies Trail Run Festival, In2Adventure, regarding a recent situation involving an athlete and the event’s in‑person safety briefing requirements. In2Adventure has confirmed that the situation was discussed directly with the athlete at the time.​

From In2Adventure’s account, and for the purpose of clarifying the public record, AUTRA notes the following points:​

1. At no stage was the athlete prevented from breastfeeding at the event.​
2. The organiser states that the following options were offered to enable the athlete to participate while still meeting safety requirements: a quiet and private space where she could breastfeed while still being present at the briefing; the option to receive the required briefing at the 30 km start line after the start; and the option to change her registration to the 21 km event, where the briefing is conducted on the start line.​
3. At no stage prior to event registration on Saturday night did the athlete contact the organiser to advise of her situation or request alternative arrangements, which limited what could be put in place at the time.​
4. Face‑to‑face safety briefings have always been a requirement for In2Adventure events.