Weekly News Report 29-07-2024

Weekly News Report 29-07-2024

Kate Dzienis • July 29, 2024
  • Backyard Ultra Trial Series Everton, Vic
  • Yaberoo Trail Ultra, WA
  • Boyne Valley 50, Qld
  • Antsy for Antsey, SA
  • Upcoming Events


WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 26-07-2024

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.

backyard ultra trial series everton (vic)

Round 3 of the Trial Series, held on 7 July 2024, saw 22 runners from all over Victoria, and one from Tasmania, head to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail just north of Wangaratta to tackle the mentally complex course (the complexity based on how dead straight the trail was in this out-and-back run).

Top three finishers in the Women’s division were Zoe Handreck, Sam Cooper and Lexi Togolo while in the Men’s division the top three were Brett Pressnell, Timothy Malone and Nick Creek.

Congratulations to all who participated in this event.

For the full list of results, you can click through here.

The final 14 runners heading out on the 8th and final yard. Image: supplied/facebook.

YABEROO TRAIL ULTRA (WA)

The Yaberoo Trail Ultra was held on Saturday, 30 July along the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail at Neerabup National Park in the northern suburbs of Perth. On offer was a 50k, 25k, 15k, 10k and 5k.

In the Women’s 50k, top spots were claimed by Petra Jerejian (4:33:19), Tessa Fernie (4:53:36) and Tejasvi Murali (5:29:19). In the Men’s 50k, winners were named Craig Llewellyn (4:25:59), Nicholas Allbrook (4:39:46) and Chris Mockford (5:04:50).

Well done to all our AUTRA members who raced in the 50k including Dave Kennedy (5:35:35), Graham Tottey (6:51:33) and Andrew Shaw (8:22:15).

In the Women’s 25k winners were Katie Richards (2:10:44), Lauren O’Brien (2:15:44) and Ans Vercammen (2:17:08). In the Men’s 25k, top spots were awarded to Josh Tighe (1:48:12), Chris Giannnasi (1:58:46) and Ben Dancey (2:02:18).

In the Women’s 15k, podium finishes wen to Viki Stokes (1:21:02), Sandra Siviour (1:27:09) and Izzy John (1:28:43) and in the Men’s 15k, winners were named Fred Cappon (1:09:15), Wade Jarvis (1:19:09) and Shaun Gale (1:19:56).

For the Women’s 10k, titles were claimed by Rebecca Killeen (1:00:50), Ruth Lorenz (1:01:19) and Michelle Carroll (1:01:59); in the Men’s 10k, they were claimed by Radek Dzitkowski (42:24), Ollie Jamieson (45:04) and Kade O’Brien (45:49).

In the Female 5k top spots went to Sophie Bouse (25:06), Layla McStay (28:27) and Katy Duff (30:11) whilst in the Male 5k they were Jonah Sims (24:33), Jaxon Brogden (29:21) and Luke Sims (29:27).

The full list of results will appear shortly on the Yaberoo Trail Ultra webpage here.

Images by Sara Ferrara Imagery.

boyne valley 50 (qld)

The Boyne Valley 50 was held on Saturday, 20 July along the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail in the Boyne Valley, Qld offering a full 50k, a 25k downhill, a 12k taster and a 6k teaser.

In the Women’s 50k, 1st Female was won by AUTRA member Zoe Manning from Indooroopilly, Qld who crossed the finish line in 4:16:47. A stellar effort, well done! Second and 3rd Female were won by Helen Rolfe (4:27:27) and Charmaine Thompson (4:56:54) respectively.

In the Men’s 50k, top spots were claimed by Cam Munro (4:02:58), Riley Taylor (4:15:10) and Brock Rothe (4:30:47).

Congratulations to our AUTRA members who ran and completed their 50k including Daniel Marshall (5:03:15) and Bob Wells (6:53:51).

In the Women’s 25k winners were named Sandii Leitch (2:01:00), Pamela Redshaw (2:09:23) and Raina Gallgher (2:14:21); in the Men’s 25k they were Joshua De Jonckheere (1:43:59), Raymond Edwards (1:54:31) and Dean Frewen-Lord (2:01:16).

In the Women’s 12k, top spots went to Jackie Horsey (59:39), Susan Byron (1:03:51) and Zena Groom (1:05:21) and in the Men’s 12k, top finishers were named Ben Wardell (52:57), Richard Bensa (1:00:33) and Jayden Roderick (1:02:37).

In the Women’s 6k winners were Corinne Darby (39:47), Laura Price (41:30) and Kym Cross (56:09) whilst in the Men’s 6k they were D’niel Pretorious (37:47), Nicholas Byron (40:02) and Jared Onions (44:06).

You can access the full list of results here.

Images Supplied.

ANTSY FOR ANSTEY (SA)

Antsy for Anstey was held on 21 July at Anstey Hill Recreation Park, SA and provided a range of distances for runners to choose from – 60k, 50k, 31k, 21.1k, 12.4k, 6.2k, 2.5k and 1k.

In the Men’s 60k, the top two positions were awarded to Bradley Wilczek (9:28:13) and Justin Halejko (9:13:38).

In the Men’s 50k, the winner was named Rhys Whiting (5:10:41).

For the full list of results, you can click through here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.
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
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.
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. ✊🏽?
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

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.
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
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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