WEEKLY NEWS – 5/06/2018

Kate Dzienis • June 3, 2018

Sri Chinmoy 24hr, NSW*

The Sri Chinmoy ‘24 Hours on Track’, featuring a 24hr, 12hr, 6hr and marathon race, was held on Saturday and Sunday (June 2-3) at the Campbelltown Athletics Centre near Sydney.

It was an amazing turnout across the weekend, with 38 entrants taking on the 24hr, 17 in the 12hr, 15 in the 6hr, and 16 in the marathon.

AURA members represented the 12hr and 12hr divisions superbly and took podium standings with exceptional results!

In the 24hr event, AURA’s very own Stephen Redfern from Heathcote, NSW claimed overall 1st place with a total 613 laps on the certified 400m floodlit track, completing 245.566kms. Queenslander Matthew Eckford wasn’t far behind him, after successfully running 605 laps to finish with a distance of 242.201kms and claiming 2nd overall.

AURA members savoured all three podium finishes for the men, with John Yoon from Kensington, Vic taking the bronze standing following 569 laps and a total distance of 227.610kms.

Redfern’s sentiment post-race on social media confirmed what a great event the Sri Chinmoy always is.

“I went in quietly hoping to be able to get a distance to get me an ‘A Qualifier’ of 240kms to put in an application when they open in December for the World 24hr Championships next year,” he said.

“I was able to do that, and all whilst getting a massive 25kms PB on my previous best distance, also at this event last year.

“Special mention to Matthew Eckford, who put in a stellar performance to also track 242kms and also qualify as well; I loved being able to chase him for the entire race over the whole 24hrs.

“Now that’s what I call a race!”

For the women, two out of three of the placings belonged to AURA members.

Sharon Scholz from Wangaratta (Vic) successfully completed 471 laps to cross the finish line first for the women with 188.450kms, while Murrumbeena’s Cheryl Symons claimed third in the ladies’ standings following 443 laps and 177.350kms.

A big congratulations to our AURA members who landed podium finishings, as well as those who rocked the 24hr event and gave it their all out on the track, including Sabina Hamaty (164.294kms), Justin Scholz (161.200kms), Karen Chan (160.906kms), Tony Wilms (120.321kms), Karen Barrett (119.600kms), Rod Rainey (100.000kms), Annabel Hepworth (76.400kms), and Gary Mullins (35.600kms).

In the 12hr event, we had five amazing runners tackle the distance and get great figures at the end. Well done to Brad Boyle (85.772kms), Gemma Worland (63.960kms), Cathie Wiltshire (55.186kms), John Nuttall (52.667kms) and Tova Gallagher (45.202kms).

The next events on the AURA-listed calendar are the Gold Coast 100k, Cleland 50k, and the LeFevre Coastal all on Sunday, June 10. Following those three races will be Wild Goose Chase, in WA across the weekend of June 29-July 1. There is still time to register for each and every one of these events, just click on the links!

*As of Monday, June 4 all results from Sri Chinmoy are provisional until revised and approved later in the week.

Pictured: Stephen Redfern at the end of Sri Chinmoy. Photograph – Supplied/Facebook.

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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