WEEKLY NEWS – 20/3/2018

Kate Dzienis • March 20, 2018

CANBERRA 48HR, ACT

It was a weekend of warm conditions and abundant atmosphere as the Canberra 48 Hour race took hold from Friday through to Sunday in the ACT. With participants choosing to enter either the 48hr, 24hr, 12hr or 6 hr events to gain their ultra distances, it was amazing to see 34 AURA members take to the track (and about 85 in total runners at the very least on Saturday!).

The Canberra 48hr was not only a great race to be participating in, but it was also AURA’s 48-hour National Championships, with AURA placings following the overall results of each division.

There was no escape from the sun as temperatures on Saturday reached 32 degrees, and at times it may have felt like running into a furnace, but that didn’t stop Kevin Muller from Upper Kedron, Qld from taking 1st place overall in the 48hr event with a total distance of 340.002kms and Wagga Wagga’s Luke Mulley 2nd place male with 310.456kms.

Third place male and overall 3rd was taken by David Billett from Coromandel Valley, SA with 284.475kms.

One of the great things to see out there on the Canberra track was that every single woman entered in the 48hr was an AURA member, and they dominated the tracks with astonishing kilometres.

First female and 2nd overall went to Kerrie Williamson (322.011kms) from Cashmere, Qld while 2nd female and 4th overall winner, Victorian Cheryl Symonds took control of her own race with 304.246kms. They certainly put in the hard yards as Annandale’s Ann Hepworth claimed 3rd female with 276.824kms.

For all those who ran in trying conditions in the 48hr event, a massive congratulations – Heather Christison (271.206kms), John Pearson (242.800kms), Nikki Wynd (234.408kms), Scott Black (234.408kms), Chris Lewinksi (277.943kms), Karen Chang (227.309kms), Kristy Ryan (221.079kms), Cassie Smith (203.275kms), Tony Wilms (153.200kms), Greg Brown (127.600kms), Sabina Hamaty (113.200kms), and John Timms (102.400kms).

Next, in the 24hr event that started on Saturday, veteran runner Luca Turrini from Little Bay, NSW claimed 1st place with 221.184kms and was closely followed by Heathcote, NSW’s Stephen Redfern who successfully completed 211.691kms.

In his debut 24hr event, Dan Symonds from Taringa, Qld went home victorious with third place thanks to his 207.799kms effort. We are awaiting confirmation that he may have set the 200kms and 24hr records in the M25 category.

For the women, Samantha Post was first female AURA member with 100.358kms and Gemma Worland second for AURA placings, with 84.599kms.

Recognition and congratulations goes out to all our AURA members who ran in the 24hr event – Mick Thwaites (196.236kms), Simon Peddle (185.128kms), Stephen Kiley (134.066kms) and Matthew Eckford (80.452kms).

The 12hr and 6hr events were just as trying and it was AURA’s Malcolm Gamble from Mordialloc, Vic who claimed 1st overall (132.253kms) while John Nuttall successfully did 60.800kms in his allotted time.

First female and 2nd overall was taken by Tia Jones who resides in the UAE. She completed 131.066kms, and we are yet to have confirmation that she set the W50 record.

It didn’t stop there, with the 6hr being won by Ewan Horsburgh from St Ives Chase, NSW (64.823kms), followed by AURA’s very own Treasurer Alexis Oosterhoff taking 2nd male with 52.949kms who travelled from WA to participate. Brad Malone proudly took 3rd AURA male (47.664kms).

Kelly-Ann Varey took 2nd female and 3rd overall in the 6hr with 54.990kms.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in what was an amazing weekend of ultra running. For a full list of the overall results visit cbr.48hr.ktkc.com.au.

Pictured: Startline of the 24hr event. Image – KTKC website.

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AUTRA News Report 11-09-2025

By Kate Dzienis • September 11, 2025

Run The River Half, Qld Murphys Creek Challenge, Qld Lighthorse Ultra, WA Kunanyi Trail Series, Rialannah, Tas Upcoming Events WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 12-09-2025 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.

Team Manager 2025 IAU Asian and Oceania 100K Championships

By Gary Mullins • September 8, 2025

Location : Bangkok, Thailand Dates : November 21 - 24 2025 Role Type : Volunteer Position Time Commitment : Pre event planning + Travel Application Deadline : 17th September 2025 Thank you for your interest in supporting the Australian team for the 2025 IAU Asian 100k Championships. This role goes far beyond logistics. It’s about leadership, inclusion, and creating a positive, empowering environment for athletes competing on the world stage. AUTRA is committed to opening doors for those outside traditional pathways. We strongly encourage applications from coaches, former athletes, club leaders, volunteers, and passionate community members. You don’t need to have served on a board or managed a team before as we’re looking for people who genuinely care, are highly organised, and can proudly represent our athletes and country. Role Overview As Team Manager, you’ll work closely with AUTRA President Gary Mullins and Vice President Geoff Russell to prepare and support the national team before and during the championship. Pre-Departure Australia Act as the main contact for selected athletes and crew Assist with final entry forms and travel planning Prepare a Championships Agenda in alliance with the Team Managers Agreement Document Coordinate flights, uniforms, and team communications Help identify and organise crew support Attend online team planning meetings On the Ground in Thailand Be present and ready as athletes arrive Ensure all athlete needs are met so they can focus fully on their race Attend all technical meetings and represent the team professionally Coordinate team attendance at the opening and closing ceremonies Ensure the team and crew are prepared, organised, and calm Address any issues that arise with efficiency and discretion Provide hands on leadership and moral support throughout the race Support Provided Accommodation in Bangkok for 3 - 4 nights will be provided by AUTRA An official team uniform will be supplied A volunteer allowance of $1500 will be provided to acknowledge your time and service during the championship period. What You’ll Need Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational ability under pressure A calm, inclusive, and athlete first mindset Commitment to AUTRA’s Code of Conduct Member of AUTRA Applying To apply for the role of Team Manager please CLICK HERE and fill out the Application Form. Applications Close at 5pm 17th September 2025. Selection Process Following the application deadline, the AUTRA Committee will review all submissions and select the most suitable candidate. All applicants will be contacted by Gary Mullins within 7 days of applications closing. Gary Mullins AUTRA President