WEEKLY NEWS BRIEF – 18/7/18

Kate Dzienis • July 18, 2018

3 Marathons in 3 Days, Qld
Adelaide 6/12/24 hr, SA

There were two big races held across the weekend, and both heralded amazing results from our AURA members who participated.

To the 3 Marathons in 3 Days event held in tropical north Queensland, runners were invited to enter the Grand Slam – a ticket to all three marathons from Friday through to Sunday. This was its seventh year, and the Grand Slam bling went only to those who completed all three, although participants could run in only one or two of the marathons.

A big congratulations goes to our members who finished the Grand Slam, including David Von Senden, who not only took out fourth male and first AURA member to cross the finish line (12:54:34) but also claimed first in his age category of M60-69, Morgan Sheehy (13:58:10), Stephen Lewis (17:08:08), Jane Trumper (17:49:36) who came first in her age category F50-59, Sarah-Jane Marshall (17:58:13), Greg Brown (18:24:21), and Lorraine Lawson (24:18:20).

The Adelaide 6/12/24hr was also held over the weekend, with the 24hr starting on Saturday at the Adelaide University Sports Field. There was an abundance of strong competitors, and although not an AURA member, first overall position went to overseas runner Felix Webber who put down an amazing distance of 260.017, which would be one of the all-time top 10 distances on Australian soil.

The 24-hour was a National Championship race, and winners for podium finishes (men) in the NC were John Yoon from Kensington, Vic who took second overall but first in the NC with a total distance of 245.603kms; Brendan Davies from NSW who was third overall but second in the NC thanks to an effort of 224.814kms; and Darren Linney who secured fourth overall and third in the NC with a distance of 214.665kms.

In the women’s division for the NC, first female overall Heather Hawkins from Coogee, NSW took first on the NC podium with 171.615kms clocked on the watch; 2017 Australian Female Ultra Runner of the Year Tia Jones claimed second overall and for the NC thanks to a 134.200kms effort; and third placing for the NC went to Cherie Rothery with 103.400kms completed.

Big congratulations goes to all our members who logged phenomenal distances in Adelaide, including David Billett (176.320), Colin Brooks (171.542), Barry McBride (165.000), Phil Ryan (163.377), Adrian Mannix (151.800), Luca Turrini (143.000), Merle Carter (128.177), Duc Do (127.338), Tony Wilms (121.430), Joe Ward (66.00), Kevin Muller (61.600), Richard Avery (39.600) and Graham Tottey (who completed 56.415kms in the 6-hour event, finishing 9th out of 40 participants).

In the 12-hour event, AURA member Kerrie Bremner from the ACT claimed first female and third overall with a total distance of 111.442kms, whilst 66-year-old Queenslander John Nuttall took in a total of 47 laps on the track to claim sixth overall but first in his age category with 105.096kms. Cheryl Symons finished 102.057kms landing her third female, and big congratulations also to Cathie Wiltshire (66.661), Robert Boyce (61.600) and Ian Hoad (50.600).

Next on the calendar for AURA-listed events is Yaberoo in WA, to be held on Sunday, July 29.

Pictured: Heather Hawkins, Darren Linney, Brendan Davies and John Yoon. Photograph – Supplied.

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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