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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 near Katoomba, New South Wales. Celebrated as the world's second-largest ultra-trail, it offers a festival atmosphere welcoming thousands of runners and spectators. The event features multiple race distances to suit all 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. The course showcases breathtaking natural beauty with cliff tops, waterfalls, and native bushland, providing a unique indigenous cultural experience alongside a strong community spirit. 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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