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Ultra-Trail Australia UTA100

Draft Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition
UTMB World Series6 Stones

The race that built Australian trail running — 101km through the Blue Mountains since 2008

Directions
Calculate UTMB Lottery Odds6 Running Stones
This event took place on May 16, 2026
All trail races in New South Wales→
May 16, 2026
Saturday 5:00am GMT+10 start
Katoomba, NSW
Australia
101 km
Loop Course
4,254 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Links
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2008
Established
1588
Field Size
81%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

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.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Technical Descent
Night Running
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Australia's iconic 100km
Running since 2008, the UTA100 is the race that established Australia's trail running culture
4400m through legendary terrain
Narrow Neck plateau, Ironpot Ridge, Six Foot Track, Wentworth Falls, and Kedumba Valley in a single loop
Belt buckle finisher awards
Gold (winner), silver (sub-14h/16h), and bronze buckles — plus a finisher medal for everyone else
Western States qualifier
Finish within 19 hours to earn a lottery entry into the 2027 Western States Endurance Run

Finish Awards

Gold Belt Buckle
Awarded to the winning male and female finisher
Silver Belt Buckle
Men finishing sub-14 hours; women finishing sub-16 hours
Bronze Belt Buckle
Men finishing between 14 and 20 hours; women finishing between 16 and 22 hours
Finisher Medal
All finishers outside buckle time windows receive a finisher medal
Finisher Towel
Commemorative finisher towel for all finishers

Ultra-Trail Australia UTA100

Katoomba, NSW, AustraliaMay 16, 2026

May 16, 2026
Course map for Ultra-Trail Australia UTA100
DistDistance101 km
GainElevation Gain4,254 m
LimitCutoff28 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentNight RunningVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Race DayMay 16, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
101.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
28h
Cutoff Time
756 m
Average Elevation
4,254 m
Total Ascent
4,254 m
Total Descent
1,072 m
High Point
220 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.0960 m
Finish
Finish
100.1957 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Support crews may assist only at CP3 (Six Foot Track Outbound), CP4 (Katoomba Aquatic Centre), CP5 (Fairmont Resort), and CP6 (Queen Victoria Hospital). Not permitted at CP1 (Tarros), CP2 (Foggy Knob), or on Glenraphael Drive/Narrow Neck. Crews cannot run alongside athletes outside aid station boundaries.
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

Blue Mountains weather changes rapidly; fog, rain, and cold spells are common in May

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Overnight temperatures in May can drop below 5°C; runners will spend time on course through the night

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

UTA100 2025 Race Report — Nicole Paton
By Nicole Paton / Bogong • 2025
Ultra Trail Australia 100k Race Report — Matt Urbanski
By Matt Urbanski / Team RunRun

Videos from other Ultra-Trail Australia events

2025 Event Highlights | HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
2025 Event Highlights | HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler
Ultra-Trail Australia•2025
Introducing the UTAMiler | Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Introducing the UTAMiler | Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB
Ultra-Trail Australia UTAMiler
Ultra-Trail Australia•2025

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