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

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

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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

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