WEEKLY NEWS REPORT 19-07-2023

Kate Dzienis • July 19, 2023

Brisbane Trail Ultra, Qld
3 Marathons In 3 Days, Qld
Ultra Adelaide by ioMerino, SA
Elephant Trail Race, NSW
Upcoming Events

We are always on the hunt for your stories and reports, so with July Ultramag coming out in the next few weeks, send in your incredible tales to ultramag@aura.asn.au And remember, it doesn’t have to be about an AURA-listed event specifically!

If any corrections need to be made in any of the results listed below, please do so via email by contacting Kate Dzienis at kate.dzienis@aura.asn.au

BRISBANE TRAIL ULTRA

The Brisbane Trail Ultra, renowned for being beautiful and brutal, was held from 7-9 July through the Brisbane Hinterland and offered an eclectic variety of distances for trail runners – BTU100mi, BTU110, BTU60, BTU30, BTU20 and BTU10.

In the Men’s BTU100mi, Piotr Babis took 1st Male with 18:59:58 whilst AURA’s very own Noelis Rheault from Carindale, Qld claimed 2nd Male with a PB by 30 minutes in a time of 20:15:47. New Zealander Benji Patterson took 3rdMale in 20:25:45.

In the Women’s BTU100mi, Swiss-born runner Cecilia Mattas took the win with 22:23:25 (taking AURA’s Maree Connor’s BTU100mi record of 23:29:50). AURA member and previous BTU100mi winner Jessica Schluter from Keperra, Qld took 2nd Female with 23:30:04, just a few seconds off that previous record time. Third went to Robyn Koszta with 13:05:03.

In the Men’s BTU100, newcomer Kiwi Jordan Nuks was awarded 1st Male following a time of 13:08:17. Second Male was won by Giles Penfold (13:41:31) whilst 3rd Male went to Brendan Verrier (13:45:14). These top three men were within 45 minutes of each other.

In the Women’s BTU100, Chantelle Smith won 1st Female with a solid time of 14:28:32. IN second place was Buha Bali in 16:09:19 whilst Sarah Ryan took out 3rd Female just 3 minutes behind Bali.

The BTU60 is the perfect stepping stone to make the leap to the 100 distance, with enough climbing to be harder than most 100km and enough technical trails to keep it fun. This year in the Men’s BTU60, French runner Eric Conce won 1stMale with 5:28:17, Lachlan Jamieson took 2nd Male (5:50:54) and Liam Mackenzie claimed 3rd Male (5:56:09).

In the Women’s BTU60, top spots were awarded to Montana McAvoy (7:11:46), Ursula Adams (7:53:40) and Annabelle Carey (8:10:23).

AURA’s very own Ben Duffus from Indooroopilly, Qld took out the Men’s BTU30 in a time of 2:36:11, setting a new course record – the course this year was 4km longer with more trails and it being much more challenging.

Please note we are still awaiting a full list of results to see which AURA members raced in the long distance events.

3 MARATHONS IN 3 DAYS

The 3 Marathons In 3 Days was held from 7-9 July in Kuranda, Qld and offered three days of running across one weekend. Entrants could opt to enter the Grand Slam, meaning a marathon per day, or simply one or two events across the three days.

The Men’s 3M3D Grand Slam was won by AURA member Joshua Duff from Bentley Park, Qld who finished Marathon 1 in 4:40:42, Marathon 2 in 4:21:03 and Marathon 3 in 3:45:12 with a cumulative time of 12:46:57. Joe Buck took 2nd Male with a cumulative time of 13:04:25 and Daniel Hannaford 3rd Male with 13:40:04.

In the Women’s 3M3D Grand Slam, the winner was Peta Travers-Jones who saw a cumulative time of 15:36:20; Eleanor Doyle with 2nd (18:48:58) and Kalyra Thompson with 3rd (19:45:16).

Congratulations to all our AURA members who entered the Grand Slam, including Clifford Jones from Palm Cove (Marathon 1 in 7:37:49, Marathon 2 in 7:35:29 and Marathon 3 in 5:58:02 with a cumulative time of 21:11:20), Stephen Lewis from Stanthorpe, Qld (Marathon 1 in 9:32:36, Marathon 2 in 8:53:06 and Marathon 3 in 7:09:49 with a cumulative time of 26:05:31), Lorraine Lawson from Whitfield Qld (Marathon 1 in 10:41:39, Marathon 2 in 10:26:58 and Marathon 3 in 6:57:42 with a cumulative time of 28:06:19) and Pamela Williams from Esperance, WA (Marathon 1 in 11:06:40, Marathon 2 in 10:26:56 and Marathon 3 in 6:37:44 with a cumulative time of 28:11:20).

For the full list of results, click here.

ULTRA ADELAIDE BY IOMERINO

Ultra Adelaide by ioMerino was held from 8-9 July in Adelaide, SA where participants headed from the start line in the mountains and made their way to the heart of the city. On offer for ultra runners was a 100km and 50km, as well as a 34km, 21km and 10km.

In the Men’s 100km, the top spot was awarded to Sam Loy (10:18:38) and 2nd Male to Lachlan McDonard (10:43:32). AURA’s Scott Cameron from Modbury, SA took 3rd Male with a fantastic time of 10:58:35.

In the Women’s 100km, AURA member Amanda Meggison from Uraidla, SA won 1st Female at Ultra Adelaide with a time of 14:06:19. Second and 3rd Female were awarded to Briony Weckert (14:13:57) and Kate Savage (15:05:36).

Well done to all our AURA members who ran in the 100km, including Isobel Tait (15:08:12 and 4th Female), Peter Goss (16:42:12) and Ronnette Davies (16:48:03).

In the Men’s 50km, winners were named David Gomez (5:13:47), Jordan Hanna (5:27:25) and Obed Rosenzweig (5:48:00). In the Women’s 50km, top spots were awarded to Annelou Jansen (6:25:03), Emma Tanzer (6:55:03) and Jasmin Mallon (7:12:33).

Congratulations to every AURA member who raced in the 50km, including Geoffrey Langhans (6:47:46), Justin Brock(7:59:58), Geoff Quinton (8:25:24) and Joel Williams (8:58:15).

For the full list of results, including the 34km, 21.1km and 10km, click here.

ELEPHANT TRAIL RACE

The Elephant Trail Race was held in Port Macquarie, NSW from 14-16 July and is a lap course (25-27km with about 1455m of elevation). On offer is a 217km, 160km, 100km and 50km for ultra runners, as well as a 25km, 13km, 5km and 2.5km kids race.

Please note we are still awaiting official results, but will have those available in the next Weekly News Report.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WA’s Yaberoo Trail Ultra in Neerabup begins on 23 July whilst the Kuranda to Port Douglas Ultra on 30 July in Kuranda, Qld kicks off 30 July, the last AURA listed event on the AURA calendar for the month.

August sees Birdy’s Backyard Ultra from 4-6 August in Moodiarrup, WA and the kunanyi Trail Series – Tolosa Half & Tolosa Quarter in Glenorchy, Tas on 6 August. Also on 6 August is Rumble in the Jungle in Ulong, NSW whilst on 12 August the Berry Long Run will be held in Blackwood, Vic.

The Unreasonable EAST kicks off 22-27 August from Cairns, Qld and the long awaited Run Larapinta covers four days from 24-27 August in Alice Springs, NT.

Pictured: Amanda Meggison (centre) on the podium after her 100km win at Ultra Adelaide. 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