Australian Masters Ultra Distance Walk Records

The Australian Centurion Walkers are the body that controls ultra distance walking in Australia and administers the Records component of this unique sport

The inaugural Australian Distance Track Walking Records were compiled from data provided from the Australian Centurion Walkers Record Book, the Ultra Runners Magazine and other verifiable sources. This initial list was published in July 2004.

Until February 2019, only Track performances were eligible for submissions as records. Road and/or solo performances were ineligible.

From February 2019, the Centurions AGM agreed to the following change in rules:

Only track based performances will be considered for all records up to and including 24 Hours and 100 Miles (ie 6H, 12H, 24H, 50M, 100M, 100km).
Both track and road based performances will be considered for all multi-day distance and time related records (ie 200km, 500km, 2 Day, 6 Day).
Both Track and Road performances in excess of 24 Hours are to be subject to Committee review.

This reflects the fact that multi-day opportunities are few and far between and are often road based.

Walking is different to running in that a performance must be scrutinized to ensure that the competitor has indeed walked fairly and in the commensense notion of what constitutes walking. Hence all record attempts must have the prior approval of the Australian Centurion Walkers. The granting of any record is dependant on our ability to view the performance ourselves or obtain verification by suitably trustworthy people (eg event managers, etc).

If you are attempting a record, it is wise to advise the Race Director so that the appropriate measures can be taken, especially in the case of 50 Miles, 100 Miles, 12 Hours, 24 Hours and 48 Hours. These standards do not fall at the exact end of a 400 lap so must be separately measured and verified.

All new record submissions should be forwarded to:

Australian Centurions Records Officer: Tim Erickson, 1 Avoca Cres, Pascoe Vale, VIC, 3044
tim.erickson02@gmail.com

The following must be forwarded along with any claim for a new record: Full Race Results, Official Lap Sheets signed by the Race Director and a copy of your Birth Certificate.

Residential Records are awarded to the best overall performances done in Australia by Australian Citizens.
Open or All-Comers Records are awarded to the best overall performances done in Australia, regardless of citizenship.

The following Masters Record Categories are recognised for Men and Women in both All-Comers and Residential divisions:

Men	6 Days	48 Hours	24 Hours	12 Hours	6 Hours	500 Km	200 Km	100 Miles	100 Km	50 Miles	-
Women	6 Days	48 Hours	24 Hours	12 Hours	6 Hours	500 Km	200 Km	100 Miles	100 Km	50 Miles	50 Km

Note that, in addition to these ultradistance standards, the Australian Centurions also maintain ranking lists (Track and Road) for the 50 Km Walk for Women. The 50 km for men was an international walking distance for many years and all performances were registered and ranked. But the 50 km for women was left out in the cold and performances were not given the recognition that they deserve until, in 2017, the IAAF recognized an official world record and started to include the women's 50km in their championships. For the time being, I will continue to keep the women's 50km in my ranking and records lists.

For the 50 km for women, we recognise both track and road performances provided, once again, that the performance can be validated. There have been a number of women who have racewalked the 50 km distance in Australian racewalking events such as State Championships, as well as in our own ultra events. Such performances are prime candidates for our ranking list. The Australian Masters also recognises Australian Masters records for this event. These performances are also eligible for inclusion. Hopefully this will further help develop interest in longer distance walks amongst our women.

The current records may be downloaded here -> Current Australian Masters Ultra Distance Walking Records

Last Updated    20 November 2024

Australian Centurions Secretary: Tim Erickson, 1 Avoca Crescent, Pascoe Vale, Victoria,3044 (tim.erickson02@gmail.com)