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Ultra-Trail Australia by Utmb

Katoomba, Australia • 14-17 May 2026

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB - Katoomba, NSW

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB takes place in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, from 14 to 17 May 2026. The event is held within the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and support crew. Organisers include a traditional Welcome to Country and cultural elements linked to the Gundungurra people, including yidaki performances on Ironpot ridge. The course passes cliff tops, exposed rock formations, waterfalls and native bush.

Races and key details

  • UTAMiler - 161.5 km; 7290 m+ elevation; Running Stones 8.
  • UTA100 - 101 km; 4400 m+ elevation; Running Stones 6.
  • UTA50 - 51 km; 2400 m+ elevation; Running Stones 4.
  • UTA22 - 22 km; 1200 m+ elevation; Running Stones 2.
  • UTA11 - 11.5 km; 731 m+ elevation; start location Scenic World, Katoomba.
  • 1km-4-Kids - 1 km; 25 m+ elevation; start location Katoomba.

Age limits and entry fees listed by the organiser: UTAMiler (18+, A$1,030); UTA100 (18+, A$540, sold out); UTA50 (18+, A$360, sold out); UTA22 (16+, A$210, sold out); UTA11 (12+, A$130, sold out). Race categories include world series classifications such as ws100M, ws100KM and ws50KM for the longer distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
162 km
7290 m+
Utamiler
101 km
4400 m+
Uta100
51 km
2400 m+
Uta50
22 km
1200 m+
Uta22
12 km
731 m+
Uta11
1km-4-Kids
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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