WEEKLY NEWS REPORT 5/08/2021

Kate Dzienis • August 5, 2021

Glasshouse Series, Flinders Tour, Qld
Yaberoo Trail Ultra, WA
Upcoming Events

GLASSHOUSE SERIES, FLINDERS TOUR

AAA Racing’s Glasshouse Series Flinders Tour was held on July 24 (2021) in the Glasshouse Mountains National Park, Qld. There were 3 distances on offer with a 12km, 25km and an ultra 50km.

In the women’s 50km, AURA’s very own Tia Jones from Springfield Lakes, Qld took home 1st Female in a time of 5:40:30. In 2nd place it was Mallani Moloney with 5:50:00 and in 3rd it was Eliza Brewer (6:02:04).

In the men’s 50km event, AURA member Kevin Muller from Wodonga, Vic claimed 1st Male with 4:55:00, taking the title with an 11 minute lead over Jeff Hannah (5:06:10). Nic Moloney took 3rd Male with 5:31:41.

YABEROO TRAIL ULTRA

The Yaberoo Trail Ultra was held on August 1 (2021) in some of the most horrid conditions, in Joondalup, WA along the Yaberoo Budjara trail. By the time race day came along, the entire month of July was the wettest month on record for the past 26 years along with some of the wildest wilds and storms throughout this winter.

Sunday at Yaberoo was no exception, with participants copping a barrage of bad weather – but the smiles on everyone’s faces were priceless.

The event offered a few distance options, including a 15km, 25km and a 50km ultra.

In the women’s 50km, podium finishers were Michelle Hankey 1st (4:32:41), Kelly Thompson 2nd (4:42:59) and Veronika Kretzer 3rd (5:30:07).

In the men’s 50km event, the top spot was won by AURA’s Michael Bellmon from Subiaco, WA who finished with a time of 3:54:41, securing a 13-minute lead over 2nd place getter Alex Clapin (4:07:32). Third Male went to Simon Bennett (4:08:19).

Congratulations to all our AURA members who ran in the Yaberoo 50km event including Sergio Gustinetti (5:06:29), Mick Francis (5:15:25), Chris Gerdei (6:05:08), Zoe Kirkman (6:12:46), Geoff Quinton (6:32:14), Diane Breant(7:04:33), James Sawyer (7:51:05) and Greg Benn (8:01:12).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Antsy for Anstey will be held on 8 August in Tea Tree Gully with a 62km ultra option whilst Birdy’s Backyard is due for 13-15 August in Moddiarrup in WA. The Berry Long Run will be held on 14 August along a 70km trail in Lerderderg State Park, Vic and on the same day the Track Ultra WA will be held, offering the state’s only ultra track event, in Bunbury with 3hr, 6hr, 12hr and 24hr options.

More events in late August include the Cairns Port Douglas Trail Ultra in Qld (21-22 August), Bottlebutt Bash Trail Run in NSW (22 August), Run Larapinta 2021 (26-29 August) in NT, Bright Running Festival in Vic (28 August) and doubling up as the 2021 AURA Short Course Trail Championships, the Great Trail Relay in WA (28 August) and the Wonderland Run in Vic (29 August).

All events as of 5 August 2021 are still listed to go ahead. Please keep a watchful eye on any events you are entered closer to the dates to ensure no cancellations or postponements have occurred due to the current COVID situation.

Pictured: AURA’s Glenn Smetherham from Consistent Running presenting Yaberoo 50km Men’s Winner Michael Bellmon. Photograph – Supplied.

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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