HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

UTA11 is a great introduction to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB and trail running. The course traverses some of most stunning tracks of the Blue Mountains and while you encounter the odd lump along the way, it is very achievable for all abilities. You'll start at Scenic World. The route takes you out Prince Henry Cliff Walk through Echo Point. Descend Fern Bower into Leura Forest, then follow Federal Pass through Landslide to the base of Furber Steps. To get the real taste of UTA, you'll get to take on all of the 951 Furber Steps up to the finish back at Scenic World.

Grose Valley, Grand Canyon, Perrys Lookdown, Blue Gum Forest, Lockleys Pylon - just a few of the new additions ready to welcome you as you embark on your journey through the Blue Mountains National Park. Alongside Narrow Neck, Ironpot Ridge, Leura Forest, Wentworth Falls, Kedumba Pass, Furber Steps – names that have that become trail running legend as part of the iconic UTA100 course. It’s the race that every trail runner in Australia has been waiting for! You start in Blackheath as you descend and climb your way through the majestic Grose Valley. Highlighted by a trip through Grand Canyon and unmatched 360 degree views from the top of Lockleys Pylon. Pit stop at the Hydro Majestic Hotel overlooking the Megalong Valley, giving you a glimpse of what's to come. Then, you'll connect with the UTA100 course at Narrow Neck Lookout as you experience a mix of terrain - mostly single track and wide trails - and a mix of emotions as you continue to run through the very special World Heritage listed national park of the Blue Mountains. After some lush bushland, beautiful escarpments, epic ridgelines and about 99 miles, you’ll stand at the bottom of the most famous set of steps in trail running... just 951 of them are between you and the finish line back at Scenic World.

UTA22 is a challenging and fun course that takes in all the beauty of the Blue Mountains but is still achievable for those newbies to trail running. Your start is at Queen Victoria Hospital. The route takes you along UTA course highlights through Kedumba Valley before heading up the final section of the Furber Steps to your finish line at Scenic World. Whether you're new to trail running or looking to take in some of the UTA highlights without going ultra distance - the UTA22 is perfect for you!

Narrow Neck, Ironpot Ridge, Leura Forest, Wentworth Falls, Kedumba Pass, Furber Steps – names that have that become trail running legend as part of the iconic UTA100 course. It’s the race that every trail runner in Australia aspires to do at least once … but all too often, once is never enough. You start at the famous Scenic World in the idyllic town of Katoomba and experience a mix of terrain - mostly single track and wide trails - and a mix of emotions as you run through the very special World Heritage listed national park of the Blue Mountains. After some lush bushland, beautiful escarpments, epic ridgelines and about 99kms, you’ll stand at the bottom of the most famous set of steps in trail running... just 951 of them are between you and the finish line back at Scenic World.

The UTA50 course traces the second half of the UTA100 course, and does not lack for the beauty or stunning landscapes of its longer counterpart. You’ll start at Scenic World in Katoomba and be heading along the cliff tops, checking out the breath-taking views of Mt Solitary and the escarpments before you know it. The spectacular Wentworth Falls is the next highlight after around 25km, before cruising down the epic Kedumba Pass. The only way is up from there, culminating with those infamous 951 steps and the finish line back at Scenic World!