BMF UTA Training Run

Event information

The training run takes place on 15 February 2026 at Scenic World, Cliff Drive, Katoomba, NSW. It follows the UTA22 course with additional sections from the UTA11, UTA50, UTA100 and UTA Miler courses. Distances offered range from 18 km to 32 km. The event is run by Blue Mountains Fitness, which holds a National Parks and Wildlife Service ECO PASS licence and public liability insurance for training in the National Park. The minimum age is 16. Fee: $75 for participants aged 16 and over. The run is aligned with the Streek 16-week Ultra Trail Australia training plans and represents the end of Week 3 of those plans, described as the first long run before a recovery week.

Course, groups and logistics

The route starts at the UTA22 start near Queen Victoria Hospital and finishes at the Scenic World car park. The course descends Kedumba Valley Road, passes Leura Creek, Jamison Creek, the helipad and the old sewer plant, runs through Leura Forest and Federal Pass, then climbs Furber Steps to Scenic World. Organisers provide car shuttles from Scenic World to Queen Victoria Hospital so cars can be left at the finish. Pace structure includes three groups (Turtles, Mid Paced group, Hares) and there may be a walker group. Options include starting later to shorten the route to about 18 km or adding up to 10 km for extra-distance runners. There is a water drop at the old sewer plant at about 17 km. Expected total time on course is roughly 3.5 to 5 hours depending on distance and pace. Trainers cover race gear, nutrition and pacing during the run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.