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 (1650 Alpine Way, Crackenback NSW). The event includes multiple trail distances and is the host of the 2026 AUTRA National Short Course Trail Running Championship on the UTRA50 course. Race entry includes a finishers token, fully stocked aid stations, live timing and course marshals. The event operates as a cupless event, so athletes must carry a cup, hydration pack or bottles for refills. Compulsory equipment checks are required for several distances and runners must show they carry at least 2 litres of water for entry to the start line.

Courses and logistics

  • 50 km UTRA50 (listed as the 2026 Australian National Short Course Championships)
  • 30 km TRA30
  • 21.9 km TRA21
  • 11.9 km TRA12
  • 4.8 km TRA5

Support boxes are allowed with size and labelling rules and are transported to specified aid stations. The UTRA50 and TRA30 are semi supported: outside assistance is permitted only at Lake Crackenback Resort and Ngarigo Campground. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, bars and CLIF BLOKS at designated checkpoints. Minimum ages apply per distance and the UTRA50 requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be eligible for AUTRA championship titles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

52 km
Utra50 – 51.6 Km
31 km
Tra30 – 31.1 Km
22 km
Tra21 – 21.9 Km
12 km
Tra12 – 11.9 Km
5 km
Tra5 – 4.8 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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