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Ultra-Trail Australia by Utmb

Katoomba, Australia • 14-17 May 2026

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is Australia's premier trail running event held in the scenic Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The event features multiple race distances catering to various abilities, including a challenging 161.5 km Miler with 7,290 m elevation gain, a 100.8 km race, 50.8 km, 22 km, and 12.6 km options, plus a 1 km kids' race. Set in the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains, runners experience breathtaking landscapes with cliff tops, rock formations, waterfalls, and native bush. The event fosters a welcoming community atmosphere, celebrating indigenous culture and encouraging camaraderie among participants and spectators alike. 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
161 km
7290 m+
Utamiler
100 km
4501 m+
Uta100
50 km
2476 m+
Uta50
22 km
1187 m+
Uta22
12 km
685 m+
Uta11
1km-4-Kids
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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