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Ultra-Trail Australia by Utmb

Katoomba, Australia • 14-17 May 2026

Event overview

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB (UTA) is a trail running event held from 14 to 17 May 2026 in Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and has developed over an 18-year history. The race takes place in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains and includes on-course features such as cliff tops, rock formations and waterfalls. The event includes a Welcome to Country and Indigenous cultural elements, including the yidaki on Ironpot ridge.

Races and distances

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

Races are scheduled across 14-17 May 2026 and have individual race dates. The event listing shows some races with registration open and others marked as full or opening soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Katoomba

Race information

Website
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.
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