Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

In the Blue Mountains, barely two hours from Sydney, a vast wilderness of plunging valleys, towering sandstone cliffs and ancient eucalyptus forests creates the backdrop for Australia's most prestigious trail running event. Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB sends runners deep into this UNESCO World Heritage landscape, along narrow ridgelines with vertiginous drops, down steep staircases carved into cliff faces and through ferny gullies where waterfalls cascade into misty depths.

The course is a masterclass in varied terrain. Runners navigate technical rocky descents, cross creek beds, climb iron ladders bolted into sandstone walls and traverse exposed cliff edge paths where a misstep means trouble. The famous Three Sisters rock formation provides a dramatic backdrop, while the blue haze of eucalyptus oil that gives the mountains their name creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on Earth.

With multiple distances available, Ultra-Trail Australia welcomes everyone from first time trail runners to seasoned ultra veterans. The event's exceptional organization, combined with the raw beauty of the Blue Mountains and the passionate Australian trail running community, makes this a world class experience in every sense.