Weekly News Report 15-02-2024

Weekly News Report 15-02-2024

Kate Dzienis • February 15, 2024
  • Cradle Mountain Run, Tas
  • City Run, SA
  • Delirious West, WA
  • Richea Ridge and kunanyi Sunrise, Tas
  • Upcoming Events


WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 15-02-2024

As always, we're continuously on the hunt for your stories and reports, so get those race reports and photographs in to ultramag@aura.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@aura.asn.au

If any corrections need to be made in any of the results listed below, please alert me via email.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN RUN (TAS)

The Cradle Mountain Run in Tasmania was held on 3 February and offered an 80km event, and as every year, it was highly anticipated as it’s one of the most beautiful locations to run through.

There were 48 finishers in the event.

In the Men’s 80km, 1st Male was won by AURA’s Matthew Crehan from Maldon, Vic who crossed the finish line in 8:44 – 2 minutes ahead of 2nd Male Gareth Hinds (8:46) and 8 minutes ahead of 3rd Male finisher Justin Dyer (8:52). Congratulations to Matthew on this amazing time!

In the Women’s 80km, the top spot was claimed by Nicole Paton (10:05) but 2nd Female was won by AURA’s Gill Fowler from Rozelle, NSW who finished in a fantastic time of 11:00 – well done Gill! Rhianna Hammerle took 3rd Female (11:26).

Congratulations to all AURA members who raced in the 80km at the Cradle Mountain Run, including John Cannell (10:18), Ewan Horsburgh (10:56) and Ingo Ernst (11:13).

For the full list of results, click through here.

CITY RUN (SA)

GoodRunnings’ City Run was held in North Adelaide at Karrawirra Park earlier this month on 4 Feb, offering ultra runners distances of 50km and 60km.

In the Men’s 60km there were 3 entrants, and in order of winners: Jack Green (6:50:16). Philipp Rohlfshagen (6:57:10) and Ryley Hansen (7:00:32).

There were 2 participants in the Women’s 60km, top spots going to Tracey Sherlock (7:59:42) and Karina Zelesco (10:27:14).

There were 2 runners in both the Men’s and Women’s 50km.

First Male in the Men’s 50km was Louis Bachler (4:53:50) followed by Januel Godinez (5:02:23). In the Women’s 50km, 1st and 2nd Female were awarded to Christine Ta (6:05:11) and Renee Butler (7:19:09).  

DELIRIOUS WEST (WA)

The Southern Hemisphere’s original point-to-point 200 miler, the Delirious W.E.S.T was held from 7-11 February, kicking off along the Bibbulmun Track in Northcliffe and finishing up in Albany right on the south coast of WA.

On offer was a 200 miler and a 100 miler, and what an adventure it was.

In the Men’s 200mi, finishers were named Aaron Young (60:48:10), Thibault Delacroix (66:52:27) and Oscar Perry (71:05:53). In the Women’s 200mi, top placings went to Kate Jenour (76:38:35), Veronika Kretzer (94:47:57) and Raquel Rae 97:42:36).

Congratulations to all our members who raced in the Delirious WEST 200 miler, including Kevin Matthews (76:20:55), Phillip Fowler (80:51:30), Adam Darwin (84:29:34), Glen Smetherham (86:48:38), Tristan Cameron (86:48:38), Harmony Waite (101:42:00), Andy Thompson (102:48:58), Del Thompson (102:48:58), Jonathan Ennis-King (103:21:02), Gabe Alves, Juliette Buchanan and Cian Gray.

In the Men’s 100mi, AURA’s very own Warren Rolfe from Narrabeen, NSW took 1st Male after securing an amazing time of 24:13:14. Second Male was won by Dean Parkinson (29:11:50) whilst 3rd Male was taken by AURA member Chetan Sadhana from North Perth, WA who crossed the timing mat in 30:07:43.

In the Women’s 100mi, AURA’s Jen Millum from Mt Richon, WA took the lead and won 1st Female following a time of 30:06:41. Second Female was won by Lucy Butler (37:55:00) whilst 3rd Female was claimed by 3 women – all with a time of 47:54:04 – and 2 of which are AURA members: Bianca Harding from Padbury, WA and Sue Robertson from Noranda, WA (mother-daughter duo). Chailee Richards was the 3rd.

Well done goes out to all our members who raced in the 100 miler, including Alexis Oosterhoff (37:36:26), David White (37:55:00), Frank Chaveau (51:56:21) and Julia Mackay-Koelen.

Images by Astrid Volzke.

RICHEA RIDGE AND KUNANYI SUNRISE (TAS)

The Richea Ridge and kunanyi Sunrise events were held on 10 February on kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Tas, providing an option of a short distance (9km) and a long distance (14km).

In the Men’s 14km, top spots were awarded to Ryder Jamson (1:29:37), Oskar Bucirde (1:30:51) and David Bailey (1:32:06, whilst in the Women’s 14km, winners were Mikayla Ireland (1:57:43), Rachel Allen (2:09:33) and Anthea Messmer (2:17:11).

In the Men’s 9km, podium finishes went to Christopher Hildrew (1:19:08), Alexander Bowyer (1:23:33) and Steve Hall (1:25:08), whilst in the Women’s 9km winners were named Jess McDonald (1:35:35), Natalie Jepson (1:41:38) and Emma Vargas (1:4:47).

For the full list of results, click through here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUTRA Race Report 23-3-2026

By Kate Dzienis • March 23, 2026
Herdy's Frontyard Ultra, WA Gold Coast Backyard Ultra, Qld I'm Still Standing Sydney, NSW Trail Run Australia - Tathra, NSW Sri Chinmoy 48hr Track Ultra (Australian 48hr Track Championships, ACT Washpool World Heritage Trails, NSW Tamworth Trailblazer, NSW Upcoming Events WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 23-3-2026 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 2026 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.

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 due to the remote and higher‑risk nature of the trails. AUTRA was aware that in‑person briefings were used and had not raised concerns about that general approach. The organiser has indicated that this requirement is driven by safety, duty‑of‑care and insurance obligations, and follows previous experience where remote or online briefings resulted in athletes starting events without critical safety information.​ The organiser maintains that the event was not conducted in a manner that was intended to be non‑inclusive, inflexible or discriminatory, and that decisions made on the day were based solely on safety requirements that apply equally to all participants.​ AUTRA’s aim in issuing this statement is solely to clarify the context and ensure that the public record reflects the information provided to us by the organiser.

AUTRA Race Report 12-3-2026

By Kate Dzienis • March 12, 2026
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AUTRA Race Report 23-3-2026

By Kate Dzienis • March 23, 2026
Herdy's Frontyard Ultra, WA Gold Coast Backyard Ultra, Qld I'm Still Standing Sydney, NSW Trail Run Australia - Tathra, NSW Sri Chinmoy 48hr Track Ultra (Australian 48hr Track Championships, ACT Washpool World Heritage Trails, NSW Tamworth Trailblazer, NSW Upcoming Events WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 23-3-2026 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 2026 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.

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 due to the remote and higher‑risk nature of the trails. AUTRA was aware that in‑person briefings were used and had not raised concerns about that general approach. The organiser has indicated that this requirement is driven by safety, duty‑of‑care and insurance obligations, and follows previous experience where remote or online briefings resulted in athletes starting events without critical safety information.​ The organiser maintains that the event was not conducted in a manner that was intended to be non‑inclusive, inflexible or discriminatory, and that decisions made on the day were based solely on safety requirements that apply equally to all participants.​ AUTRA’s aim in issuing this statement is solely to clarify the context and ensure that the public record reflects the information provided to us by the organiser.
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