Ultra-Trail Australia by Utmb

Katoomba, Australia • 14-17 May 2026

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB : Katoomba, Blue Mountains

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is a multi day trail running event held in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The event runs from 14 to 17 May 2026 and is part of the UTMB World Series. The organiser describes UTA as the world's second-largest Ultra-Trail and notes its development over an 18 year history.

Distances offered at the event include:

  • UTAMiler - 161.1 km, 7290 m+ elevation, Running Stones 8, minimum age 18
  • UTA100 - 101 km, 4400 m+ elevation, Running Stones 6, minimum age 18
  • UTA50 - 51 km, 2400 m+ elevation, Running Stones 4, minimum age 18
  • UTA22 - 22 km, 1200 m+ elevation, Running Stones 2, minimum age 16
  • UTA11 - 11.5 km, 731 m+ elevation, minimum age 12
  • 1km 4 Kids - 1 km, 25 m+ elevation

The course travels through world heritage listed landscapes with cliff tops, exposed rock formations, waterfalls and native bush. The event includes indigenous acknowledgements on the start line and cultural elements such as the yidaki on Ironpot ridge. Race entries are managed through a My UTMB Account and several races are shown as full with waiting lists available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
161 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 coached training run on 15 Feb 2026 at Scenic World Katoomba, featuring 18 to 32 km on mixed Ultra Trail Australia courses with supportive pace groups. Coaches cover gear, nutrition and pacing while shuttles handle logistics.

Join a guided trail training run in Blue Mountains National Park on March 1, 2026, practicing the steep early sections of the Ultra Trail Australia Miler. Pick 18 km or 25 km routes with pace groups, water support and course guidance.

A 45 km trail marathon across the Blue Mountains from near Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, held annually since 1984. The not for profit event donates profits to the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and attracts over 1,100 finishers.

Lithgow Ridgy Didge Trail Run Festival on March 28 2026 offers multiple trail distances across the Hassans Walls escarpments in Lithgow NSW. Routes include a 50 km ultra and a 42.2 km marathon with published GPX, PDFs and aid stations.

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