WEEKLY NEWS REPORT – 8/10/2019

Kate Dzienis • October 9, 2019

Haunted Pines Ultra, WA
Adelaide 6 Day, SA

Adelaide 6 Day, SA

The Adelaide 6 Day was held on from Sept 29 at Thorndon Park Reserve on a certified 1425.5m cement track with 10m elevation per lap.

AURA’s very own Darren Linney from Paradise, SA took home top position for 1st Male having completed his six days with a whopping total of 834.392km, despite his sights set on a bigger goal. However given weather conditions were trying with the heat, Linney was thrilled with his result.

“I’m really happy with my result, which is a big improvement on last year (800.959km) and a course record,” he said.

“To get over 500mi was magical.”

Linney’s final distance is ranked 7th best distance in the world for 2019 (provisional) and 9th best recorded distance by an Australian man in the AURA records (provisional).

In the event’s results, he was closely followed by AURA member Annabel Hepworth from Annandale, NSW who secured 711.747km and 1st Female.

Taking 2nd Male was AURA’s David Billett from Werribee, Vic after finishing a total of 680.81km whilst 2nd Female went to AURA’s own Kris Ryan from Pacific Pines, Qld with 636.398km.

In 3rd for the men was AURA member Stephen Wright from Oxenford, Qld with 604.269km whilst for the ladies the podium finish went to Christie Niboddhri with 491.594km.

A whopping congratulations to all our members who ran the 6 day event in tough weather including Antony Sedman (600.206km), Christopher Lewinski (515.102km), George Alexandropoulos (474.742km), Frank Palermo (472.634km), Paul Mahoney (462.202km), Marie Boyd (385.019km), Tony Wilms (362.077km), John Timms (324.227km) and Steven Houldsworth (195.294km).

On to the 72hr events and it was AURA member Sharon Scholz from Wangaratta, Vic who claimed 1st Female with a total distance of 403.088km. Emily Baldwin took 2nd Female (172.942km) and Corinne Ball took 3rd (161.211km).

For the men, Matt Chamberlain held on to claim 1st with 339.621km whilst AURA’s George Alexandropoulos from North Dandenong, Vic took 2nd Male having finished his race with 215.301km.

In the 48hr, Jacqueline Cresp took 1st Female with 237.358km, AURA member Cherie Rothery from Modbury Heights, SA claimed 2nd Female after a distance of 206.107km, and Elizabeth Smith held on for 3rd (171.060km).

For the men, AURA’s very own Colin Brooks from Semaphore Park, SA walked away in top spot after covering 207.214km whilst Alexandropoulos held on for 2nd Male with 154.004km.

Congratulations to all our AURA members who raced in the 48hr including Cathie Wiltshire who finished 61.297km.

For a full list of results visit here.

Haunted Pines Ultra, WA

The Haunted Pines Ultra was held in the spooky evening of Friday (October 4) last weekend with a Halloween theme; participants, and volunteers, were encouraged to dress up for the event – and yet again this year, the effort everyone went to didn’t disappoint.

Kicking off at 730pm, races in the 50km, 25km and 12km hit the dark, creepy pine plantations of Carabooda, 45 minutes north of Perth (and as someone who ran in the event last year, screams are definitely heard from every which way as ghosts, ghouls and the dead jump out from everywhere and anywhere).

Top finishers in the 50km event for the men were AURA member Jason Keenehan from Clarkson, WA who took 1st Male with a time of 4:19:20. He was closely followed by AURA’s Stuart Hughes from Belgrave, Vic who was hot on his heels, crossing the finish line in 4:22:24. Daniel Caporn took 3rd Male with a sub-5 in 4:59:05.

For the women, Sharene Blake took 1st Female after finishing in 4:36:07 whilst AURA’s own Sarah Niven from Manjimup, WA held on for a strong 2nd with 5:25:36. Raquel Rae claimed 3rd after securing a time of 5:47:05.

Congratulations to all our AURA members who entered and raced in the event – we are still awaiting a list of full results to be released so we can check on our AURA members.

Scenic Rim Ultra, Qld (non-AURA listed event)

The Scenic Rim Ultra was also held at the weekend, on Saturday (October 5) in Wyaralong, Qld with two distances on the cards – the 109km and 66km.

In the 109km for the women’s event podium finishes went to Meghann Coffey (15:19:07), Lauren Shay (17:52:26) and Naomi Mitchell (18:41:47). For the men, top spots went to Brad Aird (14:07:47), Anthony Pohlner (15:17:59) and Richard Alberthsen (15:31:04).

In the 66km event for the women it was Esther Cahill 1st (9:28:53), Erin Appleton 2nd (10:40:56) and Audrey Guillemin 3rd (10:55:20). In the men’s division Henri Coombs came out on top in 1st (8:11:15), Troy Lethlean took 2nd (8:29:53) and Daniel Broadbridge took 3rd (9:33:12).

Congratulations to AURA member Laurie Laine who completed his distance and 5th overall position with a finish time of 10:10:29 out of a field of 31 in the 69km.

Coming up on the AURA calendar

On the AURA calendar for next weekend, we see the Hume & Hovell 100mi, 100km and 50km event, which also doubles as the National Trail Championships (long course) being held in Tumbarumba, NSW on October 12.

The Washpool Trails 50km in Washpool National Park, northern NSW has been cancelled due to closure of the park. Originally scheduled for October 13 this weekend, it has been re-scheduled for March 29, 2020.

Race reports

AURA members are encouraged to send in their race reports for the next edition of Ultramag. Every report published will see you gain one extra point against your name in our friendly points competition, so send in your full race reports in a Word document with images sent as attachments to the email, to ultramag@aura.asn.au

Photograph – Shon Fry/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