WEEKLY NEWS REPORT 13-09-2021

Kate Dzienis • September 13, 2021

The Glasshouse 100, Qld
Upcoming Events

THE GLASSHOUSE 100

AAA Racing’s Glasshouse Series, The Glasshouse 100 was held across the weekend of 11-12 September in Beerburrum, Qld offering a variety of distances including 12km, 21km, 30km, 50km, 100km and ‘Miler’.

Kicking off with the Miler, top 3 male spots were swept up by Ryan Crawford who took 1st Male (24:21:39), Ben Harris who took 2nd Male (24:30:02) and Jackson Bailey who claimed 3rd Male (26:31:31).

Two women took on the Miler which saw Felicity Pidgeon Fong cross the finish first for 1st Female (24:26:04) and Christy Mcfadden 2nd Female (30:21:04).

Eleven runners completed the distance, and a top effort by AURA member Stephen Lewis from Stanthorpe, Qld.

In the Men’s 100km event, podium finishes went to Rory McHugh for 1st Male (12:48:24) whilst AURA’s Kevin Mullerfrom Wodonga, Vic successfully took 2nd Male with a time of 12:48:24. Trent Harding claimed 3rd Male (13:29:06).

For the Women’s 100km, Dishana Liang held on for 1st Female (18:50:50), Brit Wallace took 2nd Female (19:02:36) and Kylee Rolton claimed 3rd Female (24:43:31).

Congratulations to all our AURA members who ran in the 100km division including Paul Te Braak from The Gap who ran the distance in 16:20:33.

Onto the Men’s 50km, top spots went to Billy Curtis (4:17:27), Oliver Waddingham (4:33:16) and Andrew Edwards (4:47:11) whilst in the Women’s 50km winners were Rachael Mill (6:14:54), Court Anderson (6:46:44) and Sharyn Mitchell (7:26:51).

UPCOMING EVENTS

With the current pandemic still hitting states all across the country, it’s advised to keep an eye on events’ FB pages or websites if you have entered a race; alternatively, race directors will always communicate with their participants and volunteers on the next course of action.

24-26 September sees the BUTTER 24/48 in Boondall, Qld which will also double up as the 2021 AURA 24hr Australian Championships. Over in WA in Dwellingup, the annual WTF will kick off on 25-26 September offering a 100 miler and 50 miler.

The Adelaide 6 Day in Thorndon Park, SA will begin on 26 September and will see runners tackle a 6 day, 72hr, 48hr or 24hr.

Events are scheduled to go ahead as of Monday, 13 September however this can be changed at any given time.

FEATURE STORY

If you haven’t picked up the latest edition of Trail Run Magazine, we have contributed a four-page feature spread on some of the AURA-listed backyard ultras with the headline The Race With No Finish Line. Check out the article where we spoke to a number of race directors about the attraction to backyard ultras and why they’re getting popular amongst the Australian running community – including Peter Munns from the Mirrim Wurnit Back Paddock Ultra, Shaun Kaesler from Birdy’s Backyard and Herdy’s Frontyard, and Timothy Walsh from the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra.

We also got to chat with AURA runner John Pearson who was named the assist at this year’s Dead Cow Gully.

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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