Help Shape the Future of Trail, Mountain and Ultra Running in Australia

Help Shape the Future of Trail, Mountain and Ultra Running in Australia

Jessica Short • July 22, 2026

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of our sport

Whether you're chasing podiums, lining up for your first trail event, volunteering at races, crewing your mates, coaching athletes or simply love getting out on the trails, the Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA) wants to hear from you.

AUTRA is developing its Strategic Plan to help guide the future of trail, mountain and ultra running in Australia over the next decade. To ensure the plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the community, we're inviting runners from all backgrounds and experience levels to complete our national community survey.

Have Your Say

We're asking the Australian trail, mountain and ultra running community to tell us:

  • What should AUTRA focus on over the next ten years?
  • How can we better support runners, volunteers and event organisers?
  • What opportunities exist to grow participation across Australia?
  • How can we strengthen pathways from grassroots participation through to international representation?
  • What does the future of trail, mountain and ultra running in Australia look like?

Whether you're an AUTRA member or not, your feedback will help shape the direction of our sport and ensure AUTRA is focusing on the areas that matter most.

Complete the Survey

The survey takes approximately 7 minutes to complete and is open to everyone involved in trail, mountain and ultra running across Australia.

Access the survey here.

As a thank you for taking the time to have your say, everyone who completes the survey can enter the draw to win $100 worth of AUTRA merchandise.

Help Us Reach the Whole Community

The strength of this survey comes from hearing as many voices as possible.

Please share the survey with:

  • Your running friends
  • Local running groups and clubs
  • Event organisers and volunteers
  • Coaches and athletes
  • Anyone who enjoys trail, mountain or ultra running

The more people who participate, the stronger the evidence base we'll have to guide the future of our sport.

Thank you for helping shape the next chapter of trail, mountain and ultra running in Australia.

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