The race that built Australian trail running — 101km through the Blue Mountains since 2008
Australia's premier 100km ultra-trail race and the event that has defined UTA since 2008. Starting and finishing at Scenic World in Katoomba, the loop traces cliff tops above the Jamison Valley, descends through lush bushland, climbs the Narrow Neck plateau, descends to the Six Foot Track valley floor, and returns via the Kedumba Pass and Wentworth Falls. The final 951 Furber Steps back to Scenic World have become the most iconic finish in Australian trail running. A UTMB World Series 100K event earning 6 Running Stones.
Experienced ultrarunners
Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaMay 15, 2027
Ultra-Trail Australia UTA100 is a loop trail race in Katoomba, NSW, Australia, held on May 15, 2027. The course covers 101 km, climbs 4,254 m, and has a 28h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scenic World Start | 0.0 | 960 m | — | ||
Tarros Aid Station | 13.8 | 943 m | 7h30m12:30 PM | ||
Foggy Knob Aid Station | 23.8 | 622 m | 9h30m2:30 PM | ||
Six Foot Track Aid Station | 37.3 | 574 m | 12h20m5:20 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Six Foot Track Water Point Aid Station | 45.7 | 576 m | — | ||
Katoomba Aquatic Centre Aid Station | 56.2 | 982 m | 17h20m10:20 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Fairmont Resort Aid Station | 68.3 | 912 m | 21h5m2:05 AM +1 | Crew | |
Queen Victoria Hospital Aid Station | 79.3 | 849 m | 24h55m5:55 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
Emergency Aid Station Aid Station | 92.5 | 431 m | — | ||
Scenic World Finish | 101.3 | 957 m | 31h30m12:30 PM +1 | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Blue Mountains weather changes rapidly; fog, rain, and cold spells are common in May
Overnight temperatures in May can drop below 5°C; runners will spend time on course through the night
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