Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by Utmb

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB

Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB is an alpine trail running event held in the Snowy Mountains National Park, based around Thredbo in New South Wales, Australia. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and takes place from 26 to 28 November 2026.

The course runs through alpine meadows, snow gum forests, granite outcrops, mountain streams and lakes. Routes include sections that ascend Australia’s highest peak and traverse varied terrain that combines runnable trails with technical sections.

Races and reported course metrics:

• 161 km with 5074 m+ elevation gain
• 102 km with 3196 m+ elevation gain
• 50 km with 1300 m+ elevation gain
• 32 km with 610 m+ elevation gain

The event description notes community features such as support crew access and spectator points positioned along the course. Event materials reference runner information pages covering entry information, mandatory gear, transport and on course logistics. The presentation frames the event as a multi-day trail running festival in an alpine environment with a range of race distances and significant elevation change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.