WEEKLY NEWS – 4/3/2018

Kate Dzienis • March 5, 2018

Runningworks Lark Hill Dusk to Dawn, WA

The Runningworks Lark Hill Dusk to Dawn 50kms & 100kms Ultra was held on Saturday, March 3 along a 3kms limestone loop course in Port Kennedy, WA. With two other events also included (a 25kms and a children’s 800m race), participants faced minor undulations, 200m of soft sand on each loop, and a short climb to the start/finish line. The loops meant runners in the 100kms had to complete 34 laps, and the 50kms participants 17 laps.

AURA member Margie Hadley, from Henley Brook, smashed yet another first-place finish, taking first overall in the 100kms with a time of 9:22:19. The 100kms distance appears to be a favourite for Hadley, as she continues claiming podium finishes in most of her entered ultra races.

Second overall, AURA’s Nicholas O’Neill from Baldivis finished not too far behind in 10:31:58.

In the 50kms, Ridgewood’s Shaun Kaesler claimed the first place title with 4:16:33 while Jason Phillips from Warnbro held on to third in 4:41:09.

A stellar effort by Rob Sutton (5:14:21) and Darryl McKenzie (6:26:14) also in the 50kms distance.

Congratulations to all our AURA members who tackled Lark Hill’s loop course this year.

The next AURA-listed event for the year is the Canberra 48hr Race, to be held on Saturday, March 16.

Featured Image: The start of the Lark Hill Ultra. Photograph – Sandy Lark.

Inset Image: Race director David Kennedy with 100kms first place overall winner Margie Hadley. Photograph – Jenny Taplin.

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2026 AGM Notice (15 April 2026)

By Dave Martin • March 14, 2026

AUTRA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 15 April 2026

AUTRA statement regarding Snowies Trail Run Festival

March 12, 2026

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: At no stage was the athlete prevented from breastfeeding at the event. 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. 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. Face‑to‑face safety briefings have always been a requirement for In2Adventure events.