From The Trails (September 2025)

National member survey update

In 2024, the previous AUTRA Executive Committee sent out a national member survey. We want to thank every member who took the time to share their thoughts, feedback, and ideas. Your voices have helped shape where AUTRA is heading.

Next month, we will be launching the AUTRA Playbook, our five year strategy to guide the growth of trail and ultra running across Australia. The Playbook sets out how we will strengthen governance, support athletes and race directors, grow community connections, build financial sustainability, and lift media visibility.

This summary shows how the key themes from the survey connect directly into what AUTRA is doing today. It’s about turning member feedback into action, and ensuring every runner, volunteer, race director, and supporter feels part of the journey ahead.