Ultra-Trail Australia2016 will see us grow our 100km and 50km events to offer even more to our runners. With the introduction of the Pace 22km, UTA951 (Furber Stairs Time Trial), A trade expo and more, Ultra-Trail Australia will have something for everyone!
Ultra-Trail Australia will be run over an adventure filled 5 days, it will be the biggest trail running party that Australia has ever seen! The Ultra-Trail Australia party will be an energetic and dynamic hub where runners of all abilities and their families can learn about trails, gear, nutrition, training, race strategy and more. Athletes, families and friends will shop, make connections and build relationships with other runners, coaches and brands. This will be an exciting first time opportunity for runners to see first hand the latest most high tech and race specific gear. Athletes will learn about and trial nutrition and gather advice about products and training first hand from professionals. This will be EPIC! |
Ultra-Trail Australia 100This is where it all started. AROC Sport searched the country for the best place to build what would be Australia’s most challenging, stunning and prestigious100km Trail running event. The breath taking trails located in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park of Australia was the obvious choice. Formally known as The North Face 100.
UTA951 (Furber Stairs TT)Ultra-Trail Australia has created this fun and inclusive time trial up the infamous Furber Stairs - the finish of the other Ultra-Trail Australia events. 951 stairs in 900m! There will be various opportunities to test yourself and this is open to everyone. Plus you get to finish under the official finish line at Scenic World.
This is an opportunity for people to begin a relationship with the festival and set goals for the year ahead. |
Ultra-Trail Australia 50The Ultra-Trail Australia 50 km race was introduced in 2013 and has quickly stepped out of the shadow of the 100km event to become an iconic event in its own right.
As a shorter ultra, the 50km is a perfect race for runners taking on their first ultra. Injinji 1km-4-KidsThe 1km-4-Kids is an inclusive and fun event engaging families and facilitating community connection. This event honours the role of children as a valued part of the festival and allows them to experience trail running for themselves!
Hosted just prior to prize giving, the Injinji 1km-4-Kids also creates an unforgettable atmosphere for the event wrap up, sponsor recognitions and presentation! |
UTA PACE 22Starting at the iconic Queen Victoria Hospital and finishing at the atmospheric Scenic World, the PACE 22km race will be the perfect introduction for new runners curious about trail and ultra running.
This event will also offer runners the opportunity to get a taste for the ultra course. Trade ExpoThe Ultra-Trail Australia Trade expo will be a hive of trail running activity with stall holders from all areas of the sport demonstrating and selling their products.
The expo will also celebrate local entertainers and business. It will have fun and adventurous things to keep the kids entertained, great market food and of course non stop entertainment! |