MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Join us in wishing @rhiannonsnipe good luck, as lines up to race in the IAU 100km World Championships being hosted in Bengaluru, India on 7 December. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 With the IAU 100km World Championships being hosted in Bengaluru, India on December 7, we're shining the spotlight on our incredible Australian athletes. First up, meet @emma_grey85 ! #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

The latest weekly report has results from the Australian 6 Day in early October, Smurf's BYU, Great Ocean Trail Ultra, Trail Run Australia - Sunshine Coast, and Feral Pig. The SA Track Ultra is on at the moment, and we'll have results from the events when they become available. http://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-9-11-2024

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 THANK YOU to everyone who's been following our athlete profiles! We're wrapping up with our final two profiles. Unfortunately, Toby Lang's isn't available, but check out @blaketurner_bt HUGE congrats to Blake on his impressive 3rd place finish in the Short 40km Trail at the @aptrc_trail 🙌 #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

And lastly for the final event today at the APTRCS the U23 took to the trails. In the women's race Zoe Christine took it out in 1st place!! Amy Stockwell came home in 6th! In the men's Ethan Penck was 2nd and Toby Lang 3rd!! Amazing running by these young guys and the future looks bright for them. @aptrc_trail @itra_trail

Today the long Course athletes hit the stage in South Korea at the APTRCs. To continue the brilliant result pattern for the AUS team, Mikey Dimuantes sailed into 3rd position!! In the women's, team member Kellie Emmerson came 9th after being a stand-out team captain the days prior making sure the team had everything they needed🙏 In the Individual results for the women, Cecilia Mattas came 4th👏👏👏 You have done Australia proud guys. Congratulations to you all, now enjoy the recovery. 🤩 And that a wrap! @aptrc_trail @itra_trail

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Our huge congratulations to @trishmckibbin, who placed 5th in the Women's 40km Short Trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) yesterday. 🙌. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

In the APTRC Short Course Womens race Patricia McKibbin placed 5th and Jessica Jason 7th, and Sarah Ludowici placed 9th!! In the individual results Lauren Rooke placed 10th. Rounding up a top 10 for both teams!! @aptrc_trail @itra_trail @sarahludo @trishmckibbin @jessjason

Breaking news from the APTRCs, 3 of our Aussie men have finished in the top 10 in the Short Course 40km race! Blake Turner 3rd Charlie Hamilton 8th Billy Curtis 9th Congratulations!! Women's race has around 5km to go, will keep you posted! @aptrc_trail @itra_trail

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 AUTRA is proud to support @jessjason as she completes in the 40km women's short course at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) tomorrow.🏃‍♀️. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

Today's news report features the World Satellite Backyard Championships in WA (still waiting on official results of laps/yards), Knockers Sport Knock in Tas and the Roller Coaster Run in Vic. https://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-24-10-2024

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Join us in wishing @ethanpenck good luck, as he lines up tomorrow to race the Men's U23 14km trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships). 🏃‍♂️. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Get ready to cheer on @amystockwelll, our next featured athlete, as she competes in the Women's U23 Trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) tomorrow!🏃. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Best wishes to our next featured athlete, Charlie Hamilton @cowboyhamilton as he competes in the Men's 40km Short Trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Saturday.🏃‍♂️ #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Join us in wishing good luck to @sarahludo , our next featured athlete, as she competes in the Women's 40km Short Trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Saturday.🏃‍♀️. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 We are honoured to support @vladixel as he lines up the Men's 40km Short Trail at the @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Saturday! 🏃‍♂️. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Get ready to cheer on Zoe Manning (Zoe Christine), our talented QLD athlete, as she takes on the Women's U23 Trail at the @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Friday! 🏃‍♀️. #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running #intraining #intrainingrunningclub

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 Meet Billy Curtis, our next featured athlete, competing in the Men's 40km Short Trail at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Saturday.🏃#autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 AUTRA is proud to support our talented member @kelemmo as she completes in the 80km women's long course at the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) this Saturday.🏃‍♀️ #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

MEET OUR ATHLETES 🇦🇺 With the inaugural @aptrc_trail (Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships) starting at the end of this week, we're shining the spotlight on our incredible Australian athletes. First up, meet @mikey_dimuantes! ✨Mikey is gearing up to tackle the Men's 80km long course and we can't wait to cheer him on! 🏃 #autra #ultrarunning #ultra #trailrunning #trailrun #australianrunning #motivated #endurance #longdistance #athletes #aussieathletes #ultrarunner #runner #trailrunner #instarunner #running

The latest weekly report covers Lonely Mountain Ultra, Garden City Backyard Ultra, Hume & Hovell which doubled up as the 2024 Australian 100 Mile Championships, and the Heysen 105 Ultra. We are still awaiting full official results of the Captain's Crossing event, and will have those reported on in the next report when we receive them. http://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-17-10-2024

Who's entered in the @gardencitybackyardultra? It's one of our newest events on the AUTRA calendar, and we can't wait to see how it all pans out! Woo hoo! #ultrarunning #backyarder #backyardultra #gardencitybackyard2024 #autra

@lonelymountainultra starts on Saturday! There are almost 1,000 runners registered, what a race this will be! We want to know if you're running it! 🏃 #lonelymountainultra #lmu #orangensw #trailrunning #ultrarunning

Old school (AURA) shirt spotted, worn by @dan_symonds while at Hervey Bay parkrun last weekend.

Coming up in our August edition of Ultramag, ultra runner extraordinaire Dr Kellie Angel provides insight for women who want to keep running while pregnant. Ultramag is released at the end of every month, and Kellie is one of our AUTRA Endorsed Coaches who has contributed her article for August’s edition. If you’re not signed up as an AUTRA member, it’s not too late! Reap the benefits of being a part of the Australian Ultra and Trail Runners Association, and head on over to our website – link in bio. #autra #ultramag #ultramagaugust #drkellieangel #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #iloverunning

Our latest report covers K2PD, the GBomb Trail Run and the Bright Running Festival. Results for Unreasonable EAST will be reported on when they are officially released. Until then, enjoy the race! http://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-28-08-2024 #autra #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #fortheloveofrunning #weeklynewsreport

Head to autra.asn.au for all the latest news in our July edition of Ultramag, a monthly digital magazine for members to stay up to date on races, events, fellow members and a whole lot more. Little fun fact: This is Ultramag’s 40th year! #autra #trailrunning #ultrarunning #running #staymotivated

The latest Weekly Report is up with results covering the Backyard Ultra Trial Series in Everton, Yaberoo Trail Ultra, the Boyne Valley 50 and Antsy for Anstey. Members, sometimes photos can be tricky to find, and we really want to share all those images in our weekly reports...so when you spot a picture you’ve been snapped in, please do email it to kate.dzienis@autra.asn.au with the name of the race! Upcoming AURA-listed events for the next fortnight Birdy’s Backyard (WA), Red’s Backyard Ultra (NSW), Tolosa Half-Tolosa Quarter (Tas), Rumble In The Jungle (NSW) and Sri Chinmoy Cnaberra Trail 100 (ACT) so if you’re racing in them, we want your race pics! http://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-29-07-2024 #autra #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #weeklyreport #raceresults #runner #motivation #endurance

This weekend – tomorrow - Yaberoo Trail Ultra hits Perth’s northern suburbs with distances of 5k, 10k, 15k, 25k and 50k, and lets participants run along the trails of Yaberoo Budjara, a corridor which has been used by the Whadjuk people for thousands of years. Hosted by Ultra Series Australia, Yaberoo is in its 8th year – are you racing it this weekend? #yaberoo #ultraseriesaustralia #yaberootrailultra #trailrunning #ultrarunning #perthrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunner #motivation #athletic #weekendvibes #perthisok

Weekly Report is up Brisbane Trail Ultra, 3M3D, Lakes Trail Festival and Ultra Adelaide! Members, sometimes photos can be tricky to find, and we really want to share all those images in our weekly reports...so when you spot a picture you’ve been snapped in, please do email it to kate.dzienis@autra.asn.au with the name of the race! Upcoming AURA-listed events for the next fortnight include Yaberoo Trail Ultra (WA), Boyne Valley 50 (Qld), Antsy for Anstey (SA) and Birdy’s Backyard (WA) so if you’re racing in them, we want your race pics! http://www.autra.asn.au/weekly-news-report-10-07-2024 #autra #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #weeklyreport #raceresults #runner #motivation #endurance

AUTRA are pleased to announce the new AUTRA Selection Committee for the July 2024-2026 period. Congratulations to the following members! 👟 Tia Jones (Chair) 👟 John Pearson 👟 Kerrie Bremner 👟 John Claridge 👟 Kevin Muller 👟 Vlad Ixel 👟 Jodie Oborne 👟 Gary Mullins Thank you so much to all the members who applied for these positions, and to the successful team that has volunteered their time for these important roles. #autra #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #endurance #selectioncommittee #australiansport #getmotivated #running #instarunner

A reminder that applications to host a National Championship event for 2025 close on 28 June 2024. Please email president@aura.asn.au if you have any questions or need access to the forms. The events that are open for applications are: 🔥 50km Road 🔥 100km Road 🔥 24 Hour Track 🔥 48 Hour Track 🔥 Short Course Trail 30-60km (previously 40-60km) 🔥 Long Course Trail 60-100km (previously 80-100km) 🔥 100 Mile Trail We hope to announce the successful applicants on 1 July. #autra #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #endurance #autraracecalendar #raceevents #australianrunning #instarunner

Weekly Report is up for June events Adelaide 24 Hour Festival, Ultra Perth, Red Dirt Backyard, Wild Dog Backyard and Transcend! Members, sometimes photos can be tricky to find, and I really want to share all those images in our weekly reports...so when you spot a picture you've been snapped in, please do email it to me with the name of the race! Upcoming AURA-listed events for the next fortnight include Brisbane Trail Ultra (Qld), 3M3D (Qld), Lakes Trail Festival (NSW) and Ultra Adelaide (SA) so if you're racing in them, I'd love your race pics. https://www.aura.asn.au/weekly-news-report-24-06-2024 #autra #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #weeklyreport #raceresults #runner #motivation #endurance

REPOST! @coffstrailrunners 2025 Coffs Backyard Ultra - Entries are open! 🔥 Entries are now OPEN for the 2025 Coffs Backyard Ultra to be held on Saturday 7th June 2025 (June long weekend). Following a hugely successful 2024 event, we expect this event will sell out. To summarise the 2024 event changes: 👉 Now run as an 'Official' Backyard Ultra 👉 Remain donation based for flexibility 👉 $1,000 cash prize for male/female (more on that shortly...) 👉 Saturday 7th June 2025 at 8:00am (long weekend) 👉 Cap of 500 runners 👉 Modified course for first 6 laps to ease congestion #autra #ultrarunning #trailrunning #runner #instarunner #trailrunner #ultrarunner #endurance #coffsbackyard #los #backyardultra

Check out our most recent weekly report that covers AURA-listed events the Irrational SOUTH, Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB, No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra and the Coffs Backyard Ultra. We also give a brief overview of the AGM results from last week, and officially start calling our members AUTRA members! Becoming an AUTRA member is so easy, it’s only $49 for the year, and you pretty much get the money back on race discounts! Don’t forget to tag us in your pics on Insta. #autra #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #irrationalsouth #uta #nttd #notimetodie #coffsbackyardultra #coffstrailrunners

Ah…Perth. Hopefully the weather will hold up around the Swan River foreshore for this year’s running of Ultra Perth (UP). Been a bit of rain about, but let’s stay positive for this Sunday, 8 June! With 50km and Half Marathon options, there’s now a relay option in the 50km, so something for everyone! Hosted by Ultra Series, Ultra Perth has some of the most amazing views of inner suburban city life. We’d love to hear if you’re doing it! Tag us in your pics! #autra #ultraperth #up #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianrunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultraseries #perth #perthisokay

AURA Annual General Meeting 28 May 2024 Last night we held our AGM and the new committee is pleased to announce that the following elections for positions took place and here are the results. President – SIMONE HAYES Vice President – CORRINA BLACK Secretary – STEPHEN REDFERN Treasurer – ANNABEL HEPWORTH Governance Officer – MYRON (ZED) ZLOTNICK Director of Events – LISA SHERMAN The last two positions are newly created positions, proposed by the 2023 committee, and were voted on by members last night. We congratulate the new committee after an overwhelming vote of confidence shone through from our members, and I really look forward to working with you all in the coming year. The exciting news is that members voted to go ahead with the landmark name change to AUTRA – a powerful move that will bring cohesion to our sport, bringing unprecedented benefits to our grassroots and elites alike. In due course, when our paperwork is complete, we will be officially known at the Australian Ultra and Trail Runners Association. Members also voted in favour of the changes to the incorporated association’s Rules to include the word ‘trail’ with ultra. This will formally recognise that trail running of all distances will be under the AUTRA umbrella and we will be one united and undivided sport. Ultra and Trail – Together as One. Has a great ring to it hey? #autra #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #trailrunning #trail #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #australiantrailrunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

ATTENTION AURA MEMBERS! Have you got a snap with your AURA shirt? It can be from your mobile phone, a selfie, from parkrun, from a race or event - we want to see YOU representing AURA in your shirts and singlets! Send me pics, for use in the annual report, to kate.dzienis@aura.asn.au by COB Wednesday, May 8 or tag @australian_ultra Have fun with it! Flood me with your pics! #aura #tagus #aurashirt #ultrarunning #auramembers #endurancerunning #trailrunning #parkrun #australianrunners #australianrunning #motivation #longdistance #ultra

As part of the kunanyi Trail Series, the Organ Pipes Classic kicks off this Sunday, 5 May from The Springs, kunanyi in good ol’ Tassie. Featuring a 13km (680m) and 5km (270m) option for trail runners, this location is absolutely spectacular with participants traversing right under the iconic Organ Pipes. We would love to see your pics and hear about your results, so tag us once you’re finished! #kunanyi #kunanyitrailseries #trailrunning #runnersofinstagram #athletes #running #runner #getmotivated #organpipesclassic #organpipes #tasmania #tassierunning #runwithkunanyi

Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra. This LOS event has been so epic in recent years and it sold out pretty quickly for 2024 entries. Kicks off tomorrow 4 May in Runnymede, Qld. It really needs no introduction. IYKYK. In the words of Taylor Swift...are you ready for it? #aura #deadcowgully #los #backyardultra #ultrarunning #running #trailrunning #runnersofinstagram #longdistance #athletes #getmotivated #queenslandrunning

For the past year AURA has been in discussion with the trail associations in Australia to look at forming one large federation that recognises both ultra and trail as one. In November 2023 we held a conference to further investigate the possibility of bringing the trail community into our association and what the benefits would be for AURA and its members. What ensued was an overwhelming realisation that this move needs to happen to ensure the longevity of AURA. We saw only positives, and forged ahead with a plan to take AURA into the next decade and beyond as a strong and productive association, whilst still preserving its purpose and rich history which is of the utmost importance to us. Read more on our website https://www.aura.asn.au/expansion-of-aura-to-trail-running #trailrunning #aura #autra #ultrarunning #ultraandtrailrunning #ultraandtrail #trailandultra #endurancerunning #longdistance #athletes

The Emus representing the green and gold at the IAU 24hr Asia & Oceania Championships, which is being held at the Australian 24hr Invitational at the AIS, Canberra - and which is also doubling up as the 2024 Australian 24hr Championships! That's a lot going on! We'll try to keep up with all the happenings, but we'll have a full race recap next week. For now, yell it loud and yell it proud - AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!

📌 Course flagging! Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival, hosted by Blue Mountains Fitness, starts Saturday at Hassans Walls Reserve, NSW and offers a 7km, 13km, 22km, 30km, Mara and of course, an ultra of 50km. Emails have gone out for those who are registered, and all eyes are currently on the weather. There’s a bit of light rain on the course and a bit of a fog – skin’s waterproof, so at this stage it’s full steam ahead. Keep an eye on the Blue Mountains Fitness FB page for updates. Tag us in your Insta posts (@australian_ultra) on race day. #ridgydidgetrailrunfestival #ridgydidge #ultrarunning #ultra #aura #athlete #endurance #runnershigh #getmotivated #running #runningaddiction

Cairns 50 Kicks off this Saturday, but the ultra distance – the 50km – is on Sunday. Tag us in your prep pics! 🥇 Cairns, Qld 🥇 6-7 April, 2024 #cairns50 #cairns50ultra #ultrarunning #aura #ultra #cairns #queenslandrunning #endurancerunning #sport #motivate #sports #runnershigh #australianrunning

RE-GRAM! @mareeconnor_ 🇦🇺🏟️ Ahhhh, it’s almost time to pop this uniform back on…what a privilege to represent my country in a sport that I absolutely love. Ultra running! For 24H non-stop with other crazy cool people from here and around the region too! (NZ, India, Taiwan, Jordan and South Korea!). The goal is to run AS FAR as you can before the timer stops at 24:00:00.. 5 days to go! ⭕️ Asian Oceania 24H Championship 🇦🇺 Canberra, AIS, 6 April 9am 📸 offical photography by IAU @aus24in24 @australian_ultra @iau_ultrarunning

RE-GRAM! @lukethompson_apexrunning Ready to Rockin Roll!! Off to Canberra for the Asian & Oceania 24h Track Championships!! Yyyyeeewwwww!!! Looking forward to getting out there to do my very best with a bunch of legends!!! 🏃🫡 Let’s go Emus!!! 🇦🇺👟💨🏃🏃🏼‍♀️ @aus24in24 @australian_ultra #runnershigh #proudaussie #readytorockandroll #dreamsdocometrue @hoka_au @injinjiaustralia @tailwindnutritionaust @goodr_aunz #ultrarunning

2024 Surf Coast Century entries are open! Get in on the 100km solo/relay or the revamped 50km. Oh, and to make it even better, this year's SCC is hosting the Australian Ultra Runners Association (AURA) Long Course Trail National Championships for the 100km race. You in? 📸 Photos4sale

🏆 Weekly Report 🏆 Check out our weekly report that covers AURA-listed events from last weekend, including the kunanyi Mountain Run, Noosa Ultra-Trail (2024 Australian Short Course Championships) and Washpool World Heritage Trails. If you’re a member, and you run in one of our listed events, you’ll get a sweet mention in that week’s report. If you’re NOT an AURA member and you run ultras – what are you waiting for?! It’s only $49 for the year, and you pretty much get the money back on race discounts! And remember – even if you’re an AURA member and raced in an event that’s not on our calendar, we still want to give you a shout-out. But we need to hear from YOU! Email us at media@aura.asn.au with some pics too, and we’ll make sure you get put into the next Weekly News Report! #aura #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #noosaultratrail #washpoolworldheritagetrails #kunanyimountainrun #kmr

It’s been another weekend come and gone with two insanely awesome last one standing events all finished up! Our latest Weekly News Report covers Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra in WA and the inaugural I’m Still Standing Sydney in NSW. Did you run? Is your name in our report? AURA members get special mentions in our publicly released Weekly News Reports, so if you’re not a member – you know what to do! Don’t forget that we want to get your race reports for our upcoming March Ultramag, so get cracking on emailing those through to ultramag@aura.asn.au #aura #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #herdysfrontyard #herdysfrontyard2024 #herdys #imstillstandingsydney

Hosted by Coffs Trail Runners in NSW, Washpool World Heritage Trails kicks off this Sunday (24 March) with a sold out event and a full waitlist! Runners get a chance to do either the 50km, 25km or 9km through the Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks, which are part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia (world heritage listed). We would love to hear if you’re racing this weekend in the AURA listed Washpool World Heritage Trails. Send us your pics, email your race report, tell us all about it! #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #50km #washpool #washpoolworldheritagetrails

Now in its 3rd year the Noosa Ultra-Trail® has fast become one of Australia’s most popular events with 6 different distances, 3 starting locations and a range of lifestyle activities of offer. For us ultra runners, the 50km, 80km and 100km courses meander through 5 national parks and state forests, taking you into hinterland townships. There’s also a 30km, 25km and 15km. What’s makes Noosa Ultra-Trail® even more awesome is that its 50km race is our 2024 Australian Short Course Trail Championships! This weekend in Noosa, Qld on Saturday (23 March)! Tag us in your race pics! #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #noosaultratrail #noosaultratrail2024 #nut2024

This weekend’s kunanyi Mountain Run (22-24 March) is right on Hobart’s doorstep for runners to experience culture, history and incredibly diverse landscapes. The kunanyi Mountain Run has been handpicked to be part of the Golden Trail National Series, the first of its kind in Australia – a platform for Australia’s elite to showcase the trail running culture. So many options on offer! What are you planning to tackle? The 66km Ultra Relay or Solo, the 25km Mountain Run, the 5km Vertical Kilometre or the 9km Foothills? #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #kunanyi #kunanyimountainrun #tasmanianrunning #hobart #tasmania

Hey there runners! There are lots of events rolling around over the next few months - hands up if you are doing Kunyani in Tas, or heading to north for Noosa Ultra Trail this weekend (also host of the Australian Short Course Trail Champs), or further north for the Cairns 50? You may be heading to the Blue Mountains for Ridgy Didge, or to Vic for another BYU. Not big enough for you? How about the Down Under 135? Testing your mental strength? Lighthorse Ultra or Dead Cow Gully might be more up your alley. Short trails - Organ Pipes Classic in Tassie. Long Trails - Irrational SOUTH 100 & 200 Miler And don't forget the biggest trail race in OZ, Ultra Trail Australia. And that's just up until May! AURA has a rich history in track and ultras but we also recognise and respect the trail scene, as is shown by the strong presence of Trail races on our events calendar. We can go long and in circles, but we also like to get down and dirty on the trails! Us runners are very versatile, and AURA is too. Trail and Ultra go together - like peas and corn, like burgers and beers (after a run), like (running) shoes and socks - you get the drift. If you are planning your year and beyond, check out our events page https://www.aura.asn.au/upcoming-events and don't miss out on all the member discounts on race entries that are on offer. You get plenty of bang for your buck for your $49 members fee so make use of it and get running! Not a member? What are you waiting for? Unless you don't want to save $$! You can get your money back on just one race in some cases! https://www.aura.asn.au/join Need some coaching to take you to the next level or get you across the finish line? We have a team of AURA Endorsed Coaches ready to look after you and make sure you achieve your goals. These guys have been around and know the ropes - you can trust them! https://www.aura.asn.au/aura-endorsed-coaches What an exciting few months we have ahead! Its only 2.5 weeks until we host the 24 Hour Asian Oceania Championships, so on a final note, if you haven't planned your weekend to head down to Canberra to watch this event, as well as the Open race which is hosting the Australian 24 hour Champions

The biggest backyarder in the world is on from tomorrow (Friday, 15 March)! Hit up Herdsman Lake from 4pm and watch the action unfold - support the runners, cheer them on, the vibe is always eclectic! Oh, and if you're planning to Still be running for lap 22, don't forget your tutu. It's a thing. 📸 Shaun Kaesler #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #backyardultra #herdysbackyardultra #running #ultra #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance

How stunning do these look?! I'm Still Standing LOS starts this Saturday (16 March) at 7am in Maroubra ... how many backyard loops will you do?! 📸 Supplied / I'm Still Standing #aura #backyardultra #imstillstanding #sydneybackyard #LOS #ultrarunning #ultramarathon #endurancesport #longdistance

Our latest members’ Weekly Report covers results from our AURA listed events from the past three weeks, including the Sandman 50 in WA, the Sri Chinmoy Road 100 in the ACT which doubled up as the 2024 Australian 100k Road Championships, the Belair Marathon in SA, and the first race in the Backyard Ultra Trial Series in Vic. If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report, it’s on the homepage. 📸 James Raison #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

REPOST @im_still_standing_sydney The format is simple - run 6.706km every hour on the hour until there is just one person left standing… How many hours could you go for? Come find out in Sydney’s latest backyard ultra, the first in the eastern surbubs. Runners will start at 7am on Saturday, 16 March at Heffron Park. There’s still a few spot left so why not register and see how long you can go for? Register now at https://eventplus.net/ISS24. #backyardultra #backyardultraaustralia #sydneybackyardultra #lastonestanding #imstillstanding #imstillstandingsydney #ultrarunning #heffronpark

A big congratulations to the members who won the 2023 annual AURA Awards, announced just days ago! 2023 Performance of the Year: Maree Connor 2023 Female Runner of the Year: Maree Connor 2023 Male Runner of the Year: Greg Wilson 2023 Helen Stanger Award: Allicia Heron 2023 Bryan Smith Award: Phil Gore 2023 Young Female Ultra Runner of the Year: Cassie Cohen 2023 Shirley Young Award: Sandi Faddy Stellar performances from these athletes, and we are so thrilled you are representing the sport with such passion, commitment and energy. Congratulations to you all! *No recipients were named for the 2023 Young Male Ultra Runner of the Year or the 2023 Cliff Young Award. #aura #2023awards #auraawards #awardwinners #ultrarunning #athletes #longdistancerunning #australianultrarunners #endurance #instarunner #iloverunning

It’s been a favourite for trail lovers for decades. Belair National Park is one of Australia’s oldest national parks, established back in 1891, and now it’s become the epicentre for the incredible Belair Marathon. It’s not for faint hearted, with close to 1500m of elevation gain. But it’s an undeniably appreciated environment with stunning lands and scenery. Distances on offer include a 5k, 10k and half marathon, whilst for the ultra runner in us, there’s a 50k. We would love to hear who here is racing at the Belair Marathon this Saturday (2 March)? Hands up!

The inaugural Sri Chinmoy Road 100 is on this Saturday!  So exciting! It’s also doubling up as the Australian 100k Championships, and we want to know if you’re entered and ready to tackle it!  It will be held in and around Commonwealth Park, Canberra on a certified 5km loop on shared pathways alongside Lake Burley Griffin.  There’s still some time to enter last minute if you’re umming and ahhing, you’ve got until 7pm Wednesday (21 Feb) – THAT’S TODAY! – so simply head to au.srichinmoyraces.org for more info. The Sri Chinmoy Road 100 is a great qualifying race if you’re thinking of applying the Australian 100km Team at the World Championships this December. #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #athlete #srichinmoy #srichinmoyroad100 #srichinmoy100 #australian100championships

The Sandman 50 is a 50km even from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The course is entirely on the beach at low tide, with the nominal race line being within 3m of the water’s edge.  Kicks off Saturday, 24 February for solo entrants and teams of two. This is a beautiful run with the majority of it done while the moon is up, and we’d love to hear who from our members is racing. #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #athlete #sandman50 #dunsborough #busselton

🏃‍♀️The latest AURA Weekly News is out! We cover results from the Cradle Mountain Run, City Run, Delirious WEST and Richea Ridge and kunanyi Sunrise events. Congratulations to all our members who raced at these incredible events in the past fortnight! Link in bio to read the updates, then scroll down on the homepage. If you want to become an AURA member, hit up aura.asn.au and we’ll help get you started! #goodrunnings #cityrun #deliriouswest #200miler #100miler #cradlemountainrun #kunanyi #richearidge #kunanyimountainrun #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

🏃Our latest Weekly Report covers results from last weekend’s Australia Day Ultra, which was held in the coastal town of Australind south of Perth, WA. Congratulations to all our members who ran at ADU – it’s a gloriously fast and flat course, and a great location. We’re also still awaiting results for the GoodRunning’s Dusk to Dawn 6/12. If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report, it’s on the homepage. #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

🦘Tomorrow’s the day of ADU! The Australia Day Ultra is one of those events so many West Aussies look forward to on the AURA calendar of events. It’s held on what’s considered a flat and fast out-and-back course along the foreshore of Australind, a little town about 175km south of Perth, with options of a 25km, 50km, 75km and 100km. This is one of those really beautiful courses because it’s right along the water, and the start/finish is just a hive of activity every time runners come through. It’s the perfect PB course. Let us know if you’re racing it, and tag us in your Insta shots! Pictured is AURA’s Sue Robertson at ADU in 2021. 📸 Andrew Yeatman #aura #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #australiaday #adu #adu2024 #australiadayultra #perth #perthisokay

🏃‍♂️Our first Weekly News Report is here for 2024! We cover results from December’s 6 Inch Trail Marathon (WA) and last weekend’s Two Bays Trail Run (Vic). Hysterical Carnage Backyard Ultra, GSER and the Stromlo Running Festival as well as the latest in member updates and what upcoming events we have for December. PLUS a big congratulations to Donna Urquhart who did something pretty special in Antarctica, as well as our members who participated in Saturday’s 24 Parkruns in 24 Hours in WA. If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report, it’s on the homepage. #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

Hope you’ve all had a great start to the new year! Two Bays Trail Run is the first AURA-listed event of the year, and it’s on this weekend (14 Jan) in Vic. Ultra runners can expect a 56km course full of stunning landscape of the Mornington Peninsula, and if you’re not doing it this year, we seriously recommend you put it on your bucket list. Good luck to everyone racing at Two Bays this weekend!

What a ride 2023 has been!  🎉 You have all accomplished so much in the past 12 months, it’s hard to put into words how proud we are of each and every one of you.  And as much as 2023 has seen incredible highs, nothing beats a fresh start of a new year! So to all our members who have supported AURA, to all those who have shared their stories on the socials, written reports and articles for us, raced at AURA-listed events, and been part of this incredible Aussie ultra running community, we wish you a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #happynewyear #2024

From all of here at AURA, we would like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!  🎅 Did Santa bring you all the running gear that was on your wish list? #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #merrychristmas #santa

The last edition of Ultramag for 2023 is out! Come join us on our newly designed website (link in bio), hit the News button and go to UltraMag for your latest hit of everything happening with AURA ➡ December President’s Report ➡ Exclusive members only Coach’s Corner ➡ Annual points competition update ➡ Members race reports ➡ Spotlight On feature ➡ Plus More! #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon #aura

Weekly Report 15-12-23 💥 IAU 24hr World Championships 💥 Coast to Kosciuszko 💥 Bruny Island 64km Ultra 💥 fisiocrem GC50 Run Festival (50km Australian Championships) 💥 Blue Goats Backyard 💥 Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB 💥 Dusk to Dawn 6/12 💥 Narrabeen Allnighter If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report, it’s on the homepage. #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

The Aussie 24h World Championship females, checking out the course. Go girls!! 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛 #run #running #ultra #ultrarunning #taipei #worldchampionships 📸 @chrisjackson.manly

Repost from @race_alliciagrace The first of the Aussie contingent has arrived in Taiwan for the World Champs!

We are live! The new @australian_ultra website is up and running and looks great! All members should have received an email in their inbox to gain access to the new site and all the great Member Benefits. Please ensure you follow the instructions ASAP to get the most from you membership. We have heaps of new stuff like podcasts, Coachs Corner which is full of informative articles, Race Discounts, partner discounts on gear, nutrition, physio and more. All the AURA history of course is there along with our 2024 race calendar to get you salivating!🏃🏻‍♀️🏃 None of that has changed, its just got better! Special mention and thanks to our amazing web developer Trina from @fruitfulcreative. Cannot recommend this lady enough! So jump on and check it out https://www.aura.asn.au/

The countdown is on for our team of Emus to run on the World stage. In 1 week, on Dec 1, 12 AURA members are taking on the world in the @iau_ultrarunning 24h World Championships and we will be following all day and night! Go Emus!! Let’s get behind them and show our support! Males - @kevmuller1 - Captain @ultrajoew @rungriggs @grantbrisbin @yoon3031 @hooks09 Females - @race_alliciagrace - Captain @cassiecohen9 @mareeconnor_ @jennyultrarunner @nutr100 @sharene_runnerbean Can’t wait to see what this team of Aussies can do! #aussieaussieaussie #aussierunners #running #runners #runner #runnersofinstagram #run #longrun #allday #allnight #support #showyoursupport #gorunners

Coast to Kosci is only 8 days away! One of Australia's most epic ultra events on the calendar. 📸 @nathandamcevski

Big congrats to Michael Daly who took out the Men’s 50km at the weekend’s Stromlo Running Festival in a speedy 3:34:02 – a 20min PB! 📸 Stromlo Running Festival

Our Weekly Report 20-11-23 is out!  We cover results from the Great Southern Stage Run, Hysterical Carnage Backyard Ultra, GSER and the Stromlo Running Festival as well as the latest in member updates and what upcoming events we have for December.  If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report, it’s on the homepage. 📸 Hysterical Carnage

Show off your AURA membership with pride with our super lightweight and comfy tech shirts (singlets available too!), incredibly ideal for ultra training and racing. We absolutely LOVE spotting our members sporting their green and gold ‘roo, so do yourself a solid and get on to gifting one for yourself or a fellow AURA mate for Christmas (because that’s only 5 weeks away!). Available at our shop online. Thanks Jess (@jess.on.the.run) for racing in yours at a recent 24hr fundraising event. 📸 @bigpoppa807 / @jess.on.the.run

Ain’t that a beauty?! Pic taken at the weekend’s Stromlo Running Festival in the ACT. AURA member Michael Daly took out the Men’s 50km in a speedy 3:34:01 – nice work! 📸 Stromlo Running Festival

Congrats to Margie Hadley on taking out the Hysterical Carnage Backyard Ultra in Loxton, SA with 40 laps (268.40km)! She gets herself a Silver Ticket to the 2024 Satellite World Championships! 📸 Jenny Taplin #ultrarunning #backyardultra #inspiringwomen #ultra #aura #australianultrarunning #womensupportingwomen #strongwomen #fitness #fitnessmotivation #girlpower #inspiration #running #runhappy #runningcommunity

This year is the 14th running of the Stromlo Running Festival in the ACT (18-19 Nov) and is a celebration of the strength, resilience and courage of the community following Canberra’s devastating 2003 bushfires.  For the ultra runners, there’s a 50km event that offers a 9.5hr cut-off.  Tag us on socials with your pics (@australian_ultra)! 📸 Stromlo Running Festival #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #actrunning #ultramarathon #stromlorunningfestival

Our latest weekly news reports covers results from the IAU 50km World Championships which were held in India, member updates and what’s coming up on our calendar of events.  Link in bio.  #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

Who’s running in the Great Southern Stage Run this weekend?! Kicking off Thursday, 16 November and running (pun intended!) all the way through to Saturday, 18 November the Great Southern Stage Run will cater to anyone and everyone signed up for the 3-day stage race along the Great Southern region of WA.  It’s a 200km course from the Valley of the Giants at Walpole to the Torndirrup Peninsula at Albany, and runners will traverse rugged coastline on remote beaches, windswept horizons and sheer granite cliffs.  If these photos don't show you some of the best WA has got to offer, I don't know what will.  📸 Rapid Ascent  #aura #ultrarunner #ultrarunning #greatsouthernstagerun #endurance #runnerslife

Just a couple days left to go ahead of the 2023 Great Southern Endurance Run in Harrietville, Vic!  Are your drop bags ready?! Gear all in check?  Victorian high country is calling from 17-19 Nov, and ultra runners will hit the peaks that give views for days; 100mi, 50mi, 56km and 28km, all on offer in this spectacular race along the iconic Australian Alps Walking Track.  If you’ve been training for this one, we want to see pics on race day, so don’t forget to tag us on our socials (@australian_ultra). 📸 Great Southern Endurance Run #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #vicrunning #ultramarathon #victorianrunners

Repost @greta_truscott! Inspiring the next generation of endurance athletes! Greta Truscott pacing her son in his debut track 3000m Community B Athletics NSW race at ES Marks at the weekend.

Hysterical Carnage. It’s where crazy meets backyard. Or the other way around.  However you see it, this LOS event is where you can let loose…or lose it. Your choice, really.  Get ready for 6.7km loops over…and over…and over…and over again until one is left to be declared the most hysterical. Loxton, SA. Friday, 17 November. Be there.  📸 Ultra Series #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #sarunning #ultramarathon #hystericalcarnage

Our Weekly Report 30-11-23 is out! We cover results from Smurf’s Backyard Ultra (Qld), Bondi to Manly Ultra (NSW) and Great North Walk Ultras (NSW) as well as the latest in member updates and what upcoming events we have for November and December. If you’re an AURA member and would like a shout out in our next report for a race you’ve done anywhere in the world, email us at media@aura.asn.au with all the info plus a snazzy high res photo to be included! Link in bio for our latest Weekly Report. 📸 Chris Huang (@chrishuang95)/Bondi to Manly (@bonditomanlyultra) #aura #weeklyreport #weeklynewsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

The AURA President’s Report for October is out, giving you all the behind-the-scenes information you need direct from Simone Hayes. Our Committee wants to ensure everything they do is completely transparent, keeping you informed on what’s happening in Australia’s ultra running scene. Head to our website (link in bio) and follow the AURA News or Recent Posts headings to read this month’s letter from the president. #aura #presidentsreport #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #endurance #runnershigh #ultramarathon

Go the Green & Gold! This Sunday (5 Nov) is the IAU World 50km Road Championships in Hyderabad, India at Sukoon Ground at the University of Hyderabad. The Aussie flag will be represented by Wayne Spies (Captain), Ben MacCronan and Tim Brimelow, who are all raring to go. The course has been listed as a 5km loop (due to a changed location, it is now 5km instead of the earlier 10km) with a flat asphalt surface. A total of 20 federations will be taking part, with 102 athletes participating. Start time is 7am (930am WST). #worldchampionships #50km #50kmworldchampionships #iau #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #runnershigh #ultramarathon

Bondi to Manly Ultra is here! Back again this weekend on Saturday, 28 October the Bondi to Manly Ultra provides an 80km solo or 80km relay along and around Sydney Harbour. An urban ultra event, runners start at Bondi Pavilion, run along the walking track and then take in all the spectacular views Sydney has to offer. It's a not-for-profit run too, with all proceeds donated to Bondi to Manly Walk Supporters and reinvested into protecting, preserving and enhancing the Bondi to Manly walking track. Who's in?! #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #nswrunning #ultramarathon

Did you know that as an AURA member, you get access to our weekly reports that provide results for all AURA- listed events throughout the year? And if you're a member, you get a special shout out! 🖥 aura.asn.au 💸 $49 for a 12 month membership! 📰 Access to Ultramag digital mag 🏷 Weekly Reports 🏃 Connect w ultra runners 💰 Race entry discounts* 💳 Product discounts* PLUS MORE! This week's report covers the Heysen 105, kunanyi Cascade, and an update on the Aussies racing in Tennessee, USA for Big Dog's Backyard World Champs. Pictured is Nick Muxlow at the 2023 Heysen 105, where he took 3rd Male in the 115km event. 📸 Sebastian Silva Lopez #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #ultramarathon

What a beauty of a shot of Lou Clifton – the smile says it all! Taking 1st Female in the Lonely Mountain Ultra 50mi in a whopping 9:12:00. Congrats Lou! 📸 Phillip Sage (phillipsage) #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #nswrunning #ultramarathon #lonelymountainultra #lonelymountainultra2023 #hoka_au #inspirationalwomen

kunanyi Trail Series’ Cascade Slide and Cascade 4.0 events are being held this Saturday, 21 October! You runnin’? Don’t forget to stop to take photos and tag us! This part of the world is just absolutely stunning 🌴 #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh

Congrats to Greg Wilson, who earlier this month ran in the 2023 Chicago Marathon! Amongst 49,000 entrants, Greg – spotted in his green and gold Australia shirt – secured his fastest time since 2016 with a brilliant 3:32:43! 📸 Facebook #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultra #running #runner #aura #australianultrarunning #instarunner #runnerslife #raceday #trailrunners #runnershigh #chicagomarathon #marathon