Ultra-Trail Australia by Utmb

Katoomba, Australia • 14-17 May 2026

Event overview

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is scheduled for 14-17 May 2026 in Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and includes multiple trail races and a children’s event. The race village and some race starts use locations in and around Katoomba, including Scenic World.

Races and distances

  • UTAMiler - 161.5 km, 7290 M+ ascent
  • UTA100 - 101 km, 4400 M+ ascent
  • UTA50 - 51 km, 2400 M+ ascent
  • UTA22 - 22 km, 1200 M+ ascent
  • UTA11 - 11.5 km, 731 M+ ascent
  • 1km-4-Kids - 1 km, 25 M+ ascent

Entry and categories

Age minimums are specified per race: UTAMiler, UTA100 and UTA50 require entrants to be 18 years or older; UTA22 requires 16 years or older; UTA11 requires 12 years or older. Listed entry fees for the distances include GST and processing fees: UTAMiler A$1,030; UTA100 A$540; UTA50 A$360; UTA22 A$210; UTA11 A$130. Several races are marked as sold out and show a waiting list option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
162 km
Utamiler
101 km
Uta100
51 km
Uta50
22 km
Uta22
12 km
Uta11
1km-4-Kids
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join a guided Blue Mountains stair training run in Katoomba on Feb 1, 2026, with routes from 11 to 25 km and pace groups for all abilities. Licensed trainers lead safe park sessions and provide pre run maps and gear guidance.

Run through the dramatic Blue Mountains from the Fairmont Resort, tackling scenic single track, stair climbs and views of Wentworth Falls and Mt Solitary. Choose 11 or 16 km courses with aid stations but bring your own water and cup.

Guided trail run at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, following the UTA course for 18 to 32 km with pace groups and shuttle support. Part of the 16 week Streek program, this is the first long run before recovery week.

Explore iconic Blue Mountains trails on a guided training run along sections of the Ultra Trail Australia course, featuring steep climbs, stairs and scenic valley views. Choose 25 km or 18 km options, run in pace groups with water drops and..