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Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

Trail Running covering 11.5 km to 161.1 km with up to 7,200 m D+ in Katoomba (New South Wales, Australia)

LocationKatoomba, New South Wales, AustraliaShow on map(33.7124° S, 150.3118° E)
Date & StatusMay 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2008
Elevation gainUp to +7,200 m

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is an endurance sporting event in Katoomba, New South Wales, AU focused on Trail Running. First held in 2008, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB World Series. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTAMiler (161.1 km, +7,200 m D+), UTA100 (101 km, +4,400 m D+), UTA50 (51 km, +2,200 m D+), UTA22 (22 km, +1,200 m D+), and UTA11 (11.5 km, +731 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (uta.utmb.world).

Official website
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB in Katoomba (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayWaterfall

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UTAMilerTrail Running161.1 km+7,200 m1,150 m - 4,174 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTA100Trail Running101 km+4,400 m1,153 m - 3,001 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTA50Trail Running51 km+2,200 m1,156 m - 2,080 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTA22Trail Running22 km+1,200 m1,159 m - 1,663 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UTA11Trail Running11.5 km+731 m1,162 m - 1,469 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161.1 km
Elevation gain
+7,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-7,200 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,174 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.9 % / 16 %
Course format
Loop course
161.1 km+7,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS33.7125° S, 150.3118° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,174 m above sea level (+7,200 m D+, -7,200 m D-)

Peak: 4,174 m·at 41.9 km·Ø 8.9 %
1,150 m2,158 m3,166 m4,174 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.7 km128.9 km161.1 km4,174 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB take place?

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB takes place in Katoomba, New South Wales, AU (start area at coordinates 33.7124° S, 150.3118° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from May 13, 2027 to May 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UTAMiler (161.1 km, +7,200 m D+), UTA100 (101 km, +4,400 m D+), UTA50 (51 km, +2,200 m D+), UTA22 (22 km, +1,200 m D+), and UTA11 (11.5 km, +731 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB?

The main competition (UTAMiler over 161.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +7,200 m of elevation gain and -7,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,174 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (uta.utmb.world).