Brisbane Trail Ultra

Dear BTU Family,

This is an incredibly difficult message to share, but unfortunately BTU will not go ahead this year.

BTU2025 had already been scaled back as our Race Director stepped away to focus on some underlying health concerns. Those concerns have now been confirmed as breast cancer, and she is currently undergoing targeted treatment, as well as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and will also require surgery in the months ahead.

Your Race Director is incredibly strong and is already responding positively to treatment, but right now her focus is on healing, recovery, and taking each day as it comes.

As many of you know, BTU has always been more than just a race. It has been a community, a family, and a place where lifelong memories and friendships were created on the trails. This news is heartbreaking for everyone connected to the event.

At this stage, the future of this iconic race remains uncertain.

One message she does want to share is this: if you find a lump in your breast, do not ignore it and do not be afraid to push for answers. If you ask whether you need a scan, don’t take no for an answer. Early detection matters.

The support from her community has already been overwhelming, and she is deeply grateful for every message, thought, and act of kindness. She will respond to everyone in due course as she is able.

Thank you all for the support, kindness, and passion you have shown BTU over the years. That spirit has always been the heart of this event and always will be.

🎉 BTU 2025 – That’s a Wrap! 🎉

What. A. Weekend! The Brisbane Trail Ultra 2025 Golden Trail Series Final, Powered by Salomon AUS/NZ, was everything we love about this sport—grit, determination, community spirit, and those unforgettable finish line smiles.

A massive congratulations to every single runner who toed the start line, pushed their limits, and conquered the BTU10 or BTU20. We saw incredible performances, especially from our podium finishers who truly earned their spots with hard work and consistency across the series.

Special shoutout to Leo Peterson, who’s heading back to Europe to represent Australia on the global stage, alongside Salomon AUS/NZ athlete Simone Brick, who showed incredible resilience to secure her place despite battling illness. Joining Simone on the podium was WA’s own Annika Keall—an epic performance!

On the men’s side, the top four featured:
🏆 Leo Peterson (NSW)
🥈 Thomas Banks (ACT)
🥉 Toby Lang (VIC)
👏 Local star Zach Newsham, celebrating his 21st birthday and a well-earned series podium! Zach’s been part of BTU since 2019—it’s been inspiring watching him grow with this event.

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, TRAQ, Geoff Russell (who pushed through with a broken arm!), Brisbane Trail Runners, our BTU Crew, the incredible Ops Room team—John Grieves and Susannah Harvey-Jameson—our sweepers, medics, and every marshal and aid station crew who made this event possible.

We also couldn’t do it without our amazing sponsors: Salomon AUS/NZ, Hammer Nutrition Australia, Red Bull Energy Drink, and Run Vault.

Thank you to the runners, families, friends, and supporters who are the heart of this event. We can't wait to do it all again in 2026!
Salomon Australia & New Zealand Hammer Nutrition Australia

https://www.brisbanetrailultra.earth/news/its-a-wrap-thank-you-for-an-incredible-btu-2025-

🥇 BTU 2025 Podium Results – Congratulations to All!

🏆 Joanna Hepton – 2:11:16 (New Course Record)
🥈 Zoe Manning – 2:23:08
🥉 Simone Brick – 2:27:45

https://www.elementphotovideo.com.au/gallery/events/2025-brisbane-trail-ultra/

🥇 BTU 2025 Podium Results – Congratulations to All!

BTU20 – Men
🏆 Leo Peterson (NSW) – 1:48:22 (New Course Record)
🥈 Ben Duffus (QLD) – 1:55:14
🥉 Nathan Pearce (VIC) – 1:59:48

https://www.elementphotovideo.com.au/gallery/events/2025-brisbane-trail-ultra/

BTU10 – Men (Shortened Course due to track closure)
🚀 Luke Davidson – 47:26 (New Course Record)
🥈 Nigel Smith – 52:48
🥉 Alistair Masterton – 56:34
https://www.elementphotovideo.com.au/gallery/events/2025-brisbane-trail-ultra/

🥇 BTU 2025 Podium Results – Congratulations to All!
BTU10 – Women (Shortened Course due to track closure)

🏆 Linda Hauns – 1:08:56 (New Course Record)
🥈 Deanna Antoniolli – 1:09:36
🥉 Alexandria Tobin – 1:10:11
https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/1319/results?round=4004

Time to get excited! See you at Rego!!!
Collect your race packs and you wings 🦅

🔥 Time to Get Excited! 🔥
The Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon Australia & New Zealand 🏃‍♀️🏃‍ Australian Final is happening this weekend at the Brisbane Trail Ultra! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥

The best trail runners in the country are lining up to battle it out for a spot on the international stage — don’t miss the action!


Hammer Nutrition Australia The Expatriate Australia
https://www.brisbanetrailultra.earth/news

🚨 The Nutrition Has Landed! 🚨
We’re stocked and ready! MASSIVE Thanks to Hammer Nutrition Australia and ! 🥤⚡️
Whether you're powering through the BTU10 or going the distance BTU20 powered by Salomon Australia & New Zealand we've got your back with the fuel you need to go strong all weekend long. 💪🏽🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://www.brisbanetrailultra.earth/news