Elite Runner Support
UTA has a strong history of welcoming the world's best trail runners to compete in the Blue Mountains.
For expressions of interest, please contact the event team via email at ultratrailaustralia@service.byutmb.world
UTMB ELITE POLICY GUIDELINES
The UTMB World Series has a criteria guidelines for elite runners who qualify for assistance. The table below refers to the UTMB Index required by a runner entering in a race falling under a certain distance. Runners who have an index below the index numbers can still apply for elite assistance, and entries are allocated at the discretion of the event team.
Women
| Distance Category | 50K | 100K | 100M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free entry | 710 | 690 | 650 |
Men
| Distance Category | 50K | 100K | 100M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free entry | 850 | 820 | 800 |
PRIZE MONEY
There will be a 73,500 EUR (approx. $120,000 AUD) prize pool. The below table outlines how the prize pool is allocated for each distance, male and female athletes will receive equal prize money.
Prize Money Breakdown
| Rank | 50K | 100K | 100M |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000€ | 5,000€ | 5,000€ |
| 2 | 3,000€ | 3,000€ | 3,000€ |
| 3 | 2,000€ | 2,000€ | 2,000€ |
| 4 | 1,250€ | 1,250€ | 1,250€ |
| 5 | 1,000€ | 1,000€ | 1,000€ |
