Trail Run Australia - Snowy Mountains Ultra
Crackenback, Australia • 22 Feb 2026
Event overview
Trail Run Australia - Snowy Mountains takes place on 22 February 2026 with race headquarters at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa, Crackenback NSW. The event is organised by In2Adventure and will host the 2026 AUTRA National Short Course Trail Running Championship on the UTRA50 course. The festival uses high-country trails around Lake Jindabyne and the Thredbo Valley, passing snow gum forest, alpine meadows, mountain streams and granite outcrops. The resort provides on-site accommodation and guest facilities.
Races, safety and key race rules
- 51.6 km UTRA50 (2026 AUTRA Short Course National Championship)
- 31.1 km TRA30
- 21.9 km TRA21
- 11.9 km TRA12
- 4.8 km TRA5
The UTRA50 lists +1,005 m climb and predominantly trail terrain (49.2 km trails; 2.4 km tarmac). Minimum ages apply by race: UTRA50 and TRA30 18 years, TRA21 15 years, TRA12 12 years, TRA5 10 years. The UTRA50 and TRA30 are semi-supported: support crews are permitted only at specified locations and athletes may use labeled support boxes at aid stations. The event is cupless; athletes must carry a cup, bottle or hydration system. Compulsory equipment checks are required for multiple distances and random on-course checks carry penalties. To be eligible for AUTRA championship titles on the UTRA50 entrants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; AUTRA membership is not required for championship eligibility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.