Ultra Running Hub Katoomba, Australia · Friday, May 15, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB - UTA Miler, UTA100 & UTA50
Race completed
50 km Distance
7,290 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 146 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~327 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 24 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 875 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 7,290 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes146 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles7,290 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 44.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.