President's Report: November 2024

President's Report: November 2024

November 28, 2024

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November has been jammed packed with nine events on our calendar being held around the country. Our Marketing Coordinator Kate has certainly been kept on her toes this past month covering them all!

The weather is heating up and we have seen a few events affected. Just this past weekend we saw GPT miler having to stop the race as medical teams were overwhelmed by runners suffering heat illness and it was not safe to continue. We applaud them for making this tough decision in the best interest of the runners. Coast to Kosci also saw a handful of runners taken to hospital, which outlines the importance to look after yourselves and your fellow runners out there as summer approaches.

Last weekend the 50km National Championships was  held up on the Gold Coast at the GC50. This event is also host to the Athletics Australia 50km Road Championships. There were some outstanding performances on yet another hot day, with an unfortunate close-to-the-finish line collapse by AUTRA member and 50km AUS representative Tom Brimelow who was leading the race. We are glad to say that he is okay. Again, it highlights the need for caution in the heat. Congratulations to the 2024 50km National Champions Matt Cooper and Maddyson Mallet.

Next week our 100km Australian Team heads off to Bangalore, India to compete on 7 December at the IAU 100km World Championships and we wish them all the very best. We will provide a link on the Facebook page for you to follow their progress.

With a month left of 2024 we still have four more events to follow before we kick off 2025 – I hope you are all starting to study the 2025 calendar and plan your year as we have some cracking events listed!

Our new AUTRA merch has hit the shores and will be ready for ordering soon so watch this space, it will be hopefully before Christmas so you have some good stocking fillers.

Just a reminder that applications close on 1 December if you wish to apply to be an AUTRA Endorsed Coach for 2025. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or apply here.

If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas head over to our Member Benefits page and grab some great bargains with your AUTRA membership discount from our partners.

That’s if from me for November, thank you to all of our members and of course our volunteers for your continued support.

Simone Hayes, President

AUTRA News Report 25-07-2025

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.

Applications for the IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships, 2025, Now Open

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

IAU 24 Hour World Championship Team Announcement 2025

By Gary Mullins • July 23, 2025
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Team Announcement - WMTRC 2025

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. ✊🏽?

Join AUTRA as a State Representative!

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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IAU 24 Hour World Championship Team Announcement 2025

By Gary Mullins • July 23, 2025
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