Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

MAY
13-16
2027
A multi-distance trail running festival in Katoomba, NSW, set in the Blue Mountains with races from 1 km to 161.1 km and Indigenous welcome elements.
13-16 May 2027
UTMB 20K/50K/100K/100M 161 kilometers 101 kilometers 51 kilometers 22 kilometers 11 kilometers

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Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB : Katoomba, Blue Mountains (13–16 May 2027)

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi-day trail running event held in Katoomba within the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, New South Wales. The program spans four days from 13 to 16 May 2027 and brings together a range of trail race distances and a community program.

Race options listed include:

  • UTA Miler : 161.1 km, elevation gain 7200 m+
  • UTA100 : 101 km, elevation gain 4400 m+
  • UTA50 : 51 km, elevation gain 2400 m+
  • UTA22 : 22 km, elevation gain 1200 m+
  • UTA11 : 11.4 km, elevation gain 731 m+
  • UTA Kids : 1 km, elevation gain 25 m+

The event notes a traditional Welcome to Country and Indigenous elements on course, including the sound of the yidaki on Ironpot Ridge. Scenic and natural features described along the routes include cliff tops, exposed rock formations, waterfalls, native bush and stairs, reflecting the Blue Mountains setting. The UTA program also includes an expo and community activities in town for runners, spectators and support crew. Some races are marked as full and the kids event is listed as registrations closed for the 2027 edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

161 km
Utamiler
101 km
Uta100
51 km
Uta50
22 km
Uta22
11 km
Uta11

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