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BMF UTA Training Run

Katoomba, Australia • 26 Apr 2026

BMF UTA Training run in the Blue Mountains

This is a guided long training run on Ultra Trail Australia course sections around Katoomba and Wentworth Falls. The route uses the QV to QV loop with Kedumba, Leura Creek, Jamison Creek, the Helipad, Sewer Plant, Federal Pass, Leura Forest, Fern Bower, Leura Cascades, The Fairmont, Wentworth Falls, Hordern Road and Kings Tableland Road. There is an option to bail out at Gordon Falls.

Distances offered:

  • 20 km option finishing at Gordon Falls
  • 34 km base course QV to QV Kedumba Loop
  • 45 km+ option with extra kilometres for faster groups

The session is aligned with STREEK.RUN UTA base and specific race training plans and finishes Week 13 of a 16 week Locker Room race plan. Trainers hold a National Parks and Wildlife Service ECO PASS licence and appropriate insurance for training within the park. Pace groups are organised, typically three groups named Mighty Turtles, a mid paced group and Speedy Hares, with the ability to change groups during the run. Participants are expected to carry UTA50/100/Miler mandatory gear and sufficient food and hydration for around seven hours on feet. The minimum age for participation is 16. A full information sheet including meeting points and a course map will be provided to participants before the training day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Website Registration
45 km
Qv to Qv Loop 34-45km
20 km
Qv Hospital to Gordon Falls 20km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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