WEEKLY NEWS REPORT 22-10-2022

Kate Dzienis • October 21, 2022

Adelaide 6 Day, SA
Lonely Mountain Ultra, NSW
World Backyard Ultra Championships, Vic
Upcoming Events

As always, because there are so many names to check against, if you find any discrepancies at all with your timed result, or have noticed a name missing, please email kate.dzienis@aura.asn.au with the information required.

Also, we are always wanting to publish your race reports too in our monthly Ultramag digital magazine – AURA members AND race directors – so please consider putting fingers-to-keyboard and emailing us your experiences. They don’t have to be about AURA listed events either. So long as you’re an AURA member, we want to hear all about it! Email ultramag@aura.asn.au to get into the October edition.

ADELAIDE 6 DAY

The very popular Adelaide 6 Day was held from 2-8 October at Thorndon Park in SA and we’ve gotten the official results for all events, including the 6 Day, 72hr, 48hr and 24hr.

In the Men’s 6 Day, Stephen Wright finished with 477 laps and a total distance of 680.948km. AURA member David Billett from Coromandel Valley, SA secured 2nd Male with a total distance of 607.921km (426 laps) whilst AURA’s Stephan Kent from Rosslyn Park, SA finished in 3rd Male with 604.412km (424 laps).

In the Women’s 6 Day, Sarah Barnett secured 1st Female (498.773km), Niboddhri Christie 2nd Female (471.962km) and Karen Chan 3rd Female (374.278km).

Congratlations to all our AURA members who competed in the extraordinary 6 day event, including Matthew Woodman(514.694km), Tamas Lorincz (503.050), Fee Salmons (326.462km), Benjamin Anchor (308.493km), Sandi Faddy(279.588km), Richard Crane (158.231km), Annabel Hepworth (136.848km) and Greg Wilson (136.848km).

There was 1 Male in the Men’s 72hr division, congratulations to AURA’s Phil Ryan from Sunbury, Vic who secured himself a whopping 331.214km (232 laps).

Three women took on the Women’s 72hr, with Hoang Ly 1st (293.193km), Tanya Caro 2nd (244.236km) and Emily Breakwell 3rd (164.035km).

There were 3 competitors in the 48hr, with 1 male and 2 females.

In the Women’s 48hr, it was Tammy Walters 1st (177.933km) and Lib Smith 2nd (176.676km). For the Men’s 48hr, it was Darren Corcoran in 1st (161.082km).

In the Men’s 24hr, there were 5 participants with AURA’s Geoffrey Langhans from Happy Valley, SA taking 1st Male in 161.251km (113 laps) and AURA member Colin Brooks from Semaphore Park, SA securing 2nd Male. Justin Brock took 3rd Male (72.700km).

In the Women’s 24hr, we saw AURA’s very own Dawn Parks from Marden, SA win 1st Female after finishing a total of 114.157km. Lisa Zrim took 2nd Female (101.210km) whilst AURA member Charlotte Rumney from Secret Harbour, ACT claimed 3rd Female following a finishing distance of 12.829km).

Congratulations to all our AURA members who ran in the 24hr, including Barry McBride (65.573km), John Nuttall(31.361km)

For the full list of results, click here.

LONELY MOUNTAIN ULTRA

The inaugural Lonely Mountain Ultra was held across the weekend of 15-16 October in Orange, NSW where there was a smorgasbord of distances on offer, including a 100km, 50mi, 50km, 30km, 22km, 11km, Kids 4km and Kids 2km.

There were 24 starters in the 100km, with 20 finishers crossing the finish line.

Kicking off with the Men’s 100km, Gerald Macpherson took 1st Male (10:46:29), Tim Altamore 2nd (12:03:30) and Matt Smith 3rd (12:25:13).

The 2 sweeps were female, and secured 1st and 2nd with Pamela Fullgrabe (21:41:59) and Renai Mcardle (21:41:59).

Congratulations to all our AURA members who ran in the 100km including David Campbell (14:58:55) and Mitchell Essex (15:52:08).

There was a total of 24 runners participating in the 50mi, with 21 males and 23 females.

In the Men’s 50mi, Grant Brisbin took 1st Male (8:08:37) and Llewellyn Mcmaster took 2nd (8:33:42). AURA member Cian Gray from Barton, ACT took home 3rd Male with a fantastic time of 10:01:44.

In the Women’s 50mi, Marijke Walshe took 1st Female (9:11:53) whilst AURA member Hannah Mcrae from NSW secured herself 2nd Female after a finishing time of 9:47:21. Jackie Mcrae took 3rd Female (9:59:31).

Congratulations to AURA members Matthew Harris (10:20:22) and Fran Boorer (16:39:13) who ran in the 50mi and completed their distance!

Seventy-four men and 72 women ran in the 50km.

In the Men’s 50km, top spots went to Hamish McMaster (4:21:25), David Januszkiewicz (4:48:42) and Luke Hockey (4:54:45).

In the Women’s 50km, AURA’s very own Louise Clifton from Mt Victoria, NSW secured herself 1st Female following a brilliant performance finishing the distance in 4:44:17. Alicia Hayes (5:25:03) and Tia Bool (5:38:07) took 2nd and 3rdrespectively.

Well done to AURA member Alexandra Noon who completed her 50km in 8:27:51.

For the full list of results, which include the 30km and 22km, click here.

WORLD BACKYARD ULTRA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian Satellite Event (aka World Backyard Ultra Championships) had everyone on the edge of their seats over the past weekend (15-18 October) with a team of Aussies racing in the backyard format at Mirrim Wurnit in Vic.

Thirty-seven countries participated in the event, all with their very best backyard ultra runners, with Australia coming 3rdoverall in the world with a combined total of 744 yards! In terms of countries/teams, USA took 1st with a total of 860 yards and Belgium came 2nd with 788 yards.

Individually, the Belgiums – Merijn Geerts and Ivo Steyaert – claimed a new world record each with 101 total laps completed.

Within Australia’s incredible team, AURA’s Phil Gore from Darling Downs, WA took home a new Australian male record of 76 laps, taking top honours amongst the Aussies. Ryan Crawford proudly claimed the Assist with 75 laps.

The full Aussie team consisted of 12 incredible athletes (highlighted are AURA members) – Phil Gore, Ryan Crawford, Robert Parsons (73 laps), Ben Nicholls (56 laps), John Yoon (51 laps), Tim Kacprzak (50 laps), Ross McPhee (49 laps), Chris Murphy (48 laps), Aaron Young (48 laps), Margie Hadley (47 laps), Carl Douglas (41 laps), Ben Hirst (40 laps), Chris Martin (34 laps), Matthieu Dube (30 laps) and Jessica Smith (26 laps).

There was another record broken amongst the Aussie team with Margie Hadley from Henley Brook, WA putting on the crown for the new Australian female record in backyard ultras. Jessica Smith was the previous title holder after claiming the record at the 2022 Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra with 41 laps.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heysen 105 kicks off this weekend in Victor Harbour, SA and will run from 22-23 October. Next weekend is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB in Katoomba, NSW due to be run from 27-30 October, and that same weekend will be the inaugural Old Mates Backyard Ultra in Upper Barron, Qld.

With November just around the corner, we’ve got on our AURA calendar of events the inaugural Janssen Bondi to Manly Ultra on 5 November in Bondi, NSW and the Feral Pig Ultra from 5-6 November in Kalamunda, WA.

The Great Southern Endurance Run will be held from 11-13 November in Harrietville, Vic and the Hysterical Carnage Backyard Ultra 11-13 November in Loxton, SA.

The Super Trail Mitchell River is due to kick off 18-20 November in Glenaladale, Vic, LOSER (Last One Standing Endurance Race) from 18-20 November in Glenaladale, Vic and the Stromlo Running Festival from 19-20 November in Stromlo, ACT.

The last event for the month is the Blue Goat Backyard Marathon from 26-27 November in Mt Victoria, NSW.

Pictured: The Australian team for the 2022 World Backyard Ultra Championships. Photograph – Supplied/Peter Clarke.

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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