FROM THE VP (APRIL 2019)
Alexis Oosterhoff • May 3, 2019
Here are the results for Australian ultra running events published since the last Ultramag.
For more results, please visit the AURA results website.
| Date | Athlete | Distance/Time | Record Type | Venue | New Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Dec-18 | Marie Boyd | 48 hour | Australian W70 | Glendale USA | 151.760 km |
| 31-Dec-18 | Marie Boyd | 200 km | Australian W70 | Glendale USA | 2D:15:22:23 |
| 3-Jan-19 | Marie Boyd | 6 days | Australian W70 | Glendale USA | 360.851 km |
| 17-Mar-19 | Nikki Wynd | 48 hour | Australian W45 | Bruce ACT | 317.894 km |
| 17-Mar-19 | Gemma Worland | 48 hour | Australian W25 | Bruce ACT | 146.063 km |
| 17-Mar-19 | Dan Symonds | 48 hour | Australian M25 | Bruce ACT | 362.213 km |
| 14-Apr-19 | Jeff Grey | 50 km | Australian M55 | Canberra ACT | 3:35:36 |
| 16-Jun-19 | Bernadette Benson | 100 miles | Australian W OPEN Australian W50 | Campbelltown NSW | 15:24:44 |
POINTS COMPETITION UPDATE
I expect to have the first status update of the points comp for 2019 available towards the end of May. The rules & payouts will be the same as last year.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
As Rob mentioned in the lead-up to the AGM, both he and myself will be standing down at the end of the current term (i.e. April 2020). We’d very much like to start handing over a number of the jobs required to keep AURA running, which include (but are not limited) the following. If you’ve the time and an interest in any of these roles, please contact myself or Rob — we’ll give you plenty of support in learning the job:
- Awards & Trophies – order trophies for National Championships and Annual Awards each year, and distribute to NC events and recipients
- Certificates – prepare, print and send certificates for Australian and Age Group records as they are ratified
- Website Management – maintain the AURA (WordPress) website, performing regular software updates, monitoring backups etc
- Website Publishing – update the AURA listed event pages
- Membership Management – maintain the database of members
- Insurance Coordinator – liaise with insurer to manage insurance for AURA listed events
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
With the year well underway, here are the top three placings at our AURA National Championship Events held so far.
| Title | Event | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Hour | Canberra 48h 15/3/19 | Nikki Wynd 317.89 km | Kerrie Williamson 305.284 km | Cheryl Symonds 284.520 km |
| 24 Hour | Coburg 24h 13/4/19 | Cheryl Symons 186.311 km | Karen Mickle 174.642 km | Kris Ryan 168.177 km |
| 50km | Canberra Ultra Marathon 14/4/19 | Corrina Black 4:03:16 | Alena Scurrah 4:14:48 | Katherine Booy 4:31:04 |
| Trail (short) | Cleland 50 9/6/19 | Hannah McRae 5:27:10 | Ina Schapiro 5:39:53 | Vicky Rounding 5:57:29 |
| Trail (long) | Hume & Hovell 12/10/19 | Karen Mickle 4:24:33 | Jodie Oborne 14:44:53 | Leah Weeden 19:29:07 |
| 100km | Ned Kelly Chase 100 26/10/19 | Rhiannon Snipe 8:09:58 | Michelle McAdam 8:15:15 | Margie Hadley 8:43:59 |
2019 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS (MALE)
| Title | Event | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Hour | Canberra 48h 15/3/19 | Mick Thwaites 389.041 km | Dan Symonds 362.213 km | David Billet 275.673 km |
| 24 Hour | Coburg 24h 13/4/19 | Kevin Muller 251.605 km | John Yoon 219.245 km | Daragh O’Loughlin 208.705 km |
| 50km | Canberra Ultra Marathon 14/4/19 | Ash Watson 2:59:40 | Brendan Davies 3:08:28 | Barry Keem 3:10:17 |
| Trail (short) | Cleland 50 9/6/19 | John Csongei 4:53:38 | Graham Tottey 6:32:05 | |
| Trail (long) | Hume & Hovell 12/10/19 | Andrew McConnell 10:11:28 | Scott Richmond 10:43:01 | Richard Storrier 10:47:14 |
| 100km | Ned Kelly Chase 100 26/10/19 | Clay Dawson 6:54:03 | Dion Finocchiaro 8:03:30 | Kyle Weise 7:53:04 |
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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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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.
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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