Australian Alpine Ascent

Kosciuszko, Australia • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Australian Alpine Ascent is a trail running event held in Kosciuszko National Park, based at The Stables Resort Perisher in Perisher Valley, New South Wales. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 14 February 2026. The event is organised by Elite Energy and lists partners including Fisiocrem, Peoplecare, Revvies Energy and Rudy Project.

Race distances

  • 80 km Trail Run
  • 55 km Trail Run
  • 27 km Trail Run

Race services and logistics

The event provides aid stations on all courses with water and energy drink. Participants receive timing chips and results on event day and a finisher medal. There will be police or professional traffic control at major intersections and possible traffic restrictions or road closures subject to local authority approvals. The event is sanctioned and has technical support and insurance through Triathlon NSW.

Other information

The organiser plans to be pin-free by 2026 and offers reusable BibSnaps for purchase or the option to bring pins. The event lists race merchandise and items such as hoodies, long-sleeve tees and caps for early bird or on-time entries. Registration fees shown on the event page are: 80 km - $327, 55 km - $262, 27 km - $205 (Australian dollars; fees described as inclusive of mandatory charges). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

80 km
80km Trail Run
55 km
55km Trail Run
27 km
27km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Explore the Snowy Mountains on trails from lake shore to alpine meadows at Trail Run Australia Snowy Mountains, a multi distance festival based at Lake Crackenback. The UTRA50 hosts the 2026 AUTRA National Short Course Championship.

The Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by Utmb will take place in Bullocks Flat from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026.

UTMB Index