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Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB 2026 turns the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains into a four-day trail-running playground from 14–17 May 2026. Runners can choose between the flagship UTAMiler (around 160 km), the classic UTA100, the demanding yet accessible UTA50, and shorter but still punchy options in the UTA22 and UTA11, together with a 1 km kids’ race at Scenic World. Courses dive in and out of sandstone cliffs, rainforest gullies and eucalyptus forest, linking iconic spots like the Jamison Valley, Kedumba Pass and the Furber Steps with endless staircases, singletrack and ridge lines. Elevation gain is serious—thousands of metres of climbing on the longer courses—so legs and lungs get a full workout while runners are treated to waterfalls, lookouts and big valley views. With expo events in Katoomba, a strong international field and UTMB World Series status, the weekend blends world-class competition with a buzzing community atmosphere in one of Australia’s most spectacular natural settings.
Races
Race Date:
14 May, 2026
On Thursday 14 May 2026 at 13:00, the UTA11 sets off from Scenic World in Katoomba on an 11.5 km loop with roughly 731 m of elevation gain, a short but steep taster of Blue Mountains singletrack and stairs, again organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® as the festival’s introductory distance.
Race Date:
15 May, 2026
The UTA22 takes place on Friday 15 May 2026 at 06:40, starting at Queen Victoria Hospital near Wentworth Falls and finishing at Scenic World, Katoomba, a 22 km race with around 1,200 m of ascent that distils many of the big-course highlights into a single, crowd-friendly hit.
Race Date:
16 May, 2026
Also on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 06:30, UTA50 launches from Scenic World in Katoomba for a 51 km journey that largely follows the second half of the 100K route through Kedumba Valley, stacking about 2,400 m of elevation gain in a “first ultra”-friendly but still punchy course organised by Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB®.
Race Date:
16 May, 2026
On Saturday 16 May 2026 at 05:00, the UTA100 starts at Scenic World, Katoomba and carves a 101 km loop through escarpments, valleys and stairs of the Blue Mountains, with roughly 4,400 m of climbing, under the Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® banner.
Race Date:
15 May, 2026
The UTAMiler runs on Friday 15 May 2026 at 05:00, sending runners from Grand Canyon Carpark in Blackheath through the Blue Mountains National Park to finish at Scenic World in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, a 161.5 km epic with about 7,290 m of elevation gain organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
On Thursday 14 May 2026 at 13:00, the UTA11 sets off from Scenic World in Katoomba on an 11.5 km loop with roughly 731 m of elevation gain, a short but steep taster of Blue Mountains singletrack and stairs, again organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® as the festival’s introductory distance.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 is 11km long.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 elevation gain is 731 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
On Thursday 14 May 2026 at 13:00, the UTA11 sets off from Scenic World in Katoomba on an 11.5 km loop with roughly 731 m of elevation gain, a short but steep taster of Blue Mountains singletrack and stairs, again organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® as the festival’s introductory distance.
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 is 11km long.
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 take place?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11 elevation gain is 731 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 11?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
The UTA22 takes place on Friday 15 May 2026 at 06:40, starting at Queen Victoria Hospital near Wentworth Falls and finishing at Scenic World, Katoomba, a 22 km race with around 1,200 m of ascent that distils many of the big-course highlights into a single, crowd-friendly hit.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 is 22km long.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 elevation gain is 1200 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
The UTA22 takes place on Friday 15 May 2026 at 06:40, starting at Queen Victoria Hospital near Wentworth Falls and finishing at Scenic World, Katoomba, a 22 km race with around 1,200 m of ascent that distils many of the big-course highlights into a single, crowd-friendly hit.
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 is 22km long.
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 take place?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22 elevation gain is 1200 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 22?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
Also on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 06:30, UTA50 launches from Scenic World in Katoomba for a 51 km journey that largely follows the second half of the 100K route through Kedumba Valley, stacking about 2,400 m of elevation gain in a “first ultra”-friendly but still punchy course organised by Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB®.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 is 51km long.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 elevation gain is 2400 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
Also on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 06:30, UTA50 launches from Scenic World in Katoomba for a 51 km journey that largely follows the second half of the 100K route through Kedumba Valley, stacking about 2,400 m of elevation gain in a “first ultra”-friendly but still punchy course organised by Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB®.
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 is 51km long.
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 take place?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50 elevation gain is 2400 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 50?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
On Saturday 16 May 2026 at 05:00, the UTA100 starts at Scenic World, Katoomba and carves a 101 km loop through escarpments, valleys and stairs of the Blue Mountains, with roughly 4,400 m of climbing, under the Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® banner.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 is 101km long.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 elevation gain is 4400 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
On Saturday 16 May 2026 at 05:00, the UTA100 starts at Scenic World, Katoomba and carves a 101 km loop through escarpments, valleys and stairs of the Blue Mountains, with roughly 4,400 m of climbing, under the Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® banner.
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 is 101km long.
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 take place?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100 elevation gain is 4400 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTA 100?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
The UTAMiler runs on Friday 15 May 2026 at 05:00, sending runners from Grand Canyon Carpark in Blackheath through the Blue Mountains National Park to finish at Scenic World in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, a 161.5 km epic with about 7,290 m of elevation gain organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler is 161km long.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler elevation gain is 7290 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
The UTAMiler runs on Friday 15 May 2026 at 05:00, sending runners from Grand Canyon Carpark in Blackheath through the Blue Mountains National Park to finish at Scenic World in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, a 161.5 km epic with about 7,290 m of elevation gain organised by HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB.
How long is the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler is 161km long.
Where does the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler take place?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler takes place in Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia.
What is the elevation gain of the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
The Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler elevation gain is 7290 meters, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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