Weekly News Report 13-08-2024

Weekly News Report 13-08-2024

Kate Dzienis • August 13, 2024
  • Berry Long Run, Vic
  • Red's Backyard Ultra, NSW
  • Backyard Trial Series, Vic
  • Upcoming Events


WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 13-08-2024

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 AURA-listed event specifically! You just have to be an AURA member for the 2024 year. Also too, if you’ve run in a non-AURA 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.

Berry long run (vic)

The Berry Long Run (BLR70) was held on Saturday, 10 August along the Blackwood Range Track in Vic and offered a 70km and 40km for runners.

Current results are from the event’s Facebook page.

In the Women’s 70km, 1st Female was won by Emilie Chiller (7:46:52) whilst 2nd Female was taken by AUTRA member Christy Lambert from Vic who crossed the finish line in a fantastic time of 7:56:59). Third Female was won by Deb Taylor (8:51:13).

In the Men’s 70km, top spots were won by Tim Dooley (6:30:29), Stefan Taranto (6:49:32) and Shunnai Zhao (7:01:59).

Congratulations to all our AUTRA members who ran in the BLR70, including Christopher Norris (7:40:32), Nicki Vaughan (9:23:52) and Emma-Rose Maber (9:45:55).

In the Women’s 40km, top spots went to Cecile Smith (4:22:32), Jiong Kang (5:10:08) and Trish Yates (5:12:53), whilst in the Men’s 40km winners were named Ben Burgess (3:35:16), Adam Murphy (3:50:55) and Joshua Bartholomew (3:54:44).

Images: supplied/facebook.

red's backyard ultra (nsw)

Red’s Backyard Ultra kicked off on Saturday, 3 August in Kembla Grange, south of Sydney, and as promised we have the results.

The LOS title for Red’s Backyard was taken by two runners this year – Barry Keem and Jonathan Ash, who decided to call it a day by DNF’ing on lap 58, each completing a total of 382.242km.

Well done to all our AUTRA members who ran in Red’s Backyard earlier this month, including Alex McCann (25 laps or 167.650km), Rene Collins (24 laps or 160.944km), Luke Ferry (24 laps or 160.944km), Nathan Queripel (24 laps or 160.944km), Clayton Talbot (18 laps or 120.708km), Steve Robertson (15 laps or 100.590km), Marcus Cockshutt (13 laps or 87.178km), John Foster (12 laps or 80.472km) and Tim Yendell (11 laps or 73.766km).

The full list of results can be found here.

Image: Supplied/Facebook.

backyard trial series - echuca (vic)

The Backyard Trial Series – Echuca in Vic on Sunday, 11 August saw its biggest starting field to date with 29 runners. Many participants had not tried the format before, and looked to have a great time at the event; organisers alternated the direction of the course each lap, which made for a bit of fun for everyone. All in all, 14 runners completed all 8 yards.

The runners who completed all 8 laps (or 53.76km) were Adrian Carter, Jacqui Shannon, Scott Anderson, Mark Beddell, Troy Quinlan, Ben Kitzis, Troy Thomson, Andy Rogers, Tim Nelson, Hayley Currie, Haley Keating, Rose Fuller, Bella Jordan and Despi O’Connor.

Images: Supplied/Facebook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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
OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇦🇺 Australia’s squad for the 2025 IAU 24‑Hour World Championships Albi, France 18‑19 October AUTRA is proud to celebrate the athletes who’ve been selected to represent Australia in the 24-hour World Championships. The 24-hour World Champs has a rich history in Australia. 57 runners selected since 1990. We know the above athletes will represent with pride, and inspire the next generation. Follow our socials over the next three months and follow the journey of the team.

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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IN OTHER NEWS

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
OFFICIAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇦🇺 Australia’s squad for the 2025 IAU 24‑Hour World Championships Albi, France 18‑19 October AUTRA is proud to celebrate the athletes who’ve been selected to represent Australia in the 24-hour World Championships. The 24-hour World Champs has a rich history in Australia. 57 runners selected since 1990. We know the above athletes will represent with pride, and inspire the next generation. Follow our socials over the next three months and follow the journey of the team.
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