Milestones
Follow along below to see the checkpoints we have achieved so far and what’s involved to reach our final goal.
2022
Commencement
A 10 year strategy developed and Australian Ultra & Trail Runners Association (AUTRA) formation commenced.
Trail Running 2032 campaign to have trail running included in the Games is launched.
2023
TRAA Formed
AUTRA is formed inclusive of State and Territory peak organisations, key stakeholders and affiliated with Athletics Australia.
Trail Running 2032 campaign team meets with AA and the AOC, and the campaign gathers steam.
2024
Global Launch
Trail Running 2032 gains support from the WA (World Athletics) as a sport that could be contested at the Games.
The Australian National Trail Running Championships is launched.
Trail Running 2032 campaign is launched globally at the Paris Games by the Trail Running Association of Australia.
2025
Put forward to the IOC
Trail Running 2032 is put forward to the IOC as future sport to be contested at the Games.
2026
Trail Running Shortlisted
Trail Running is shortlisted for consideration as a new sport to be contested at the Games.
2027
Decision Made
Trail Running events, competitors, national bodies and supporters across the world showcase their support for Trail Running 2032.
A decision on Trail Running 2032 is made by the IOC.
2028
Trail Running Announced
After the Los Angeles Games Trail Running is announced as a new sport to be contested at the 2032 Games.
2029
Brisbane Games Planning
The Trail Running 2032 Campaign, Australian Ultra and Trail Running Association (AUTRA), and Trail Running Association of Queensland (TRAQ) lead a local planning and preparation initiative to prepare Brisbane’s trails, trail runners, and other stakeholders to introduce trail running at the 2032 Games.
2030
Trail Running Showcased To The World
Australian National Trail Running Championships is showcased to the World through a broadcast partnership with a major communications network.
2031
International Roadshow
Trail Running 2032 International Roadshow at events and in communities to grow awareness and excitement for the Games.
2032
Delivery
Trail Running 2032 is delivered and trail running receives its first truly global audience.