UTA22
Taking the magic of our longer distances and distilling it into an achieveable and enjoyable day on the trails.
Race Category
Running Stones
Taking place on the Friday of event weekend, UTA22 is a super-fun and achievable introduction to distance trail running. The course takes in all the beauty of the Blue Mountains.
RACE DETAILS
| UTA22 | FRIDAY 14 MAY 2027 |
|---|---|
| ENTRY INCLUSIONS | Race entry, epic trails and good times, race pack with bib number and timing chip, drop bag service, event mobile app, fully stocked checkpoints, athlete t-shirt, tote bag, finisher medal, post-event recovery area at the finish line venue with food & drinks, awards and prizes (if you're fast enough), on-course photography (purchased at registration or post-event). |
| BUSES | There will be a free shuttle bus service to take runners, to the start line. You can find more details about this at the bottom of this page. |
| MINIMUM AGE | 16 years of age on race day |
| MANDATORY GEAR | All runners must carry mandatory gear during the race. Details are on the Mandatory Gear page. |
| START GROUPS | There are multiple start groups. View the Start Groups page to assist you in making an appropriate selection. |
| TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME | 7 hours elapsed time from when you crossed the start mat |
| CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED | 3:09km/hr |
| FIRST FINISHER | 1hr 40min (8:20am) |
| FINAL FINISHER | 7 hours (4:40pm) |
| TIMING RESULTS | The following age divisions for both male and female will be used for race results (age as at 31/12/2027 is used to determine your age division): 16-17, 18-19, 20-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+ |
| AWARDS & PRIZES | 3 fastest male and females finishers receive a trophy and free entry to the following year’s event. Trophies will be awarded to 1st in each division. Overall prizes and Age Group awards are determined by Net Time. |
| UTMB Qualifying 2027 |  The UTA22 is a UTMB World Series 20K Event. Finishers of UTA22 will receive 2 running stones. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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!
_Course route and time charts are subject to change and may change for reasons outside Race Organisers control. _
Strava Race Route
Check out the key sections of the course on Strava!
Climbs, descents, and everything in between: get familiar with the race’s iconic segments. Add the strava route to your device offline to view on your phone while running.
Join the Strava Club and share your race with the community.
Every effort counts. Every segment tells a story.
*2026 courses above. Maps subject to change and may change for reasons outside of the Race Organisers control.
Select the Time Charts tabs to view the cut-off times for leaving the relevant checkpoint. If you miss the cut-off then you must follow the directions of officials.
Time Charts show estimated fastest and slowest times for each race leg and should be used a a guide only. Where the slowest times are greater than the cut-off time, the cut-off time will supersede the slowest expected estimates. If you miss the cut-off then you must follow the directions of officials.
The Cut-Off Time and Total Allowable time for the Race are set out on the Race Website and included in the Runner Guide.
- Total Allowable Time is based on Net Time. The Total Allowable Time sets out the total time allocated for an athlete to complete the Race
- Cut-Off Times are calculated based on the departure time of the last athlete (for each race distance) crossing the start timing point. Cut-Off times are calculated to allow athletes to reach the finish line within the Total Allowable Time. Athletes must LEAVE the designated checkpoint before the advertised checkpoint cut-off time.
- On the day of the Race, if there is a change to the listed cut-off times (such that they are extended in the athlete's favour), these will be communicated to athletes via social media, email, and updated on the race pages of the Race website.
- If, in the Race Organisers discretion, during the race it becomes evident that an athlete will not make a designated checkpoint cut-off time or complete the race within the Total Allowable TIme (based on their cureent race race and the required race pace to meet such times), the Race Organiser mat notify the athlete that they will be classified as a DNF (Did Not Finish) and request that the athlete remove themselves from the Race course.
Location Distance from
StartDistance from
Last CheckpointDistance to
Next CheckpointDistance to
FinishCut-off Time Spectators Drop Bags Timing Point Available Queen Victoria Hospital (Start) 0km 0km 13.1km 21.9km - N Y Y Water Only Emergency Aid Station 13.1km 13.1km 8.8km 8.8km - N N Y Water, Näak Drink, Waffles, Limited Food Scenic World (Finish) 21.9km 8.8km 0km 0km 04:40PM Y Y Y Water, Food
KEY INFO FOR UTA22 RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
