UTAMiler
100 Miles - the ups, the downs, the challenge and the achievement - life in a day.
Race Category
Running Stones
8
Finals Access
One hundred of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring miles that you will ever run. The UTAMiler course is a mix of trails that showcase the best of Blue Mountains National Park, take you along cliff tops, through lush valleys, across scenic ridges and then up the famous 951 Furber Steps towards the finish line at Scenic World.
RACE DETAILS
| UTAMiler | FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 |
|---|---|
| ENTRY INCLUSIONS | Race entry, race pack, finisher medal, finisher certificate, finisher gift, fully stocked checkpoints, drop bag service, on-course medical support and assistance, course photography. |
| BUSES | UTAMiler specific transport options will be provide at a later date. These options will be in addition to the existing UTA shuttle bus options between between Katoomba town centre and Scenic World / KCC. Details on the Transport & Services page. |
| MANDATORY GEAR | All runners must carry mandatory gear during the race. Details are on the Mandatory Gear page. |
| MINIMUM AGE | 18 years of age on race day |
| TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME | 42 hours |
| CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED | 3.82 km/hr |
| FIRST FINISHER | 19hr 17min (2:07pm, Saturday) |
| FINAL FINISHER | 42 hours (11:15pm, Sunday) |
| TIMING RESULTS | The following age divisions for both male and female will be used for race results (age as at 31/12/2025 is used to determine your age division): 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 | Top 5 male and female athletes overall will receive prize money, as outlined here. 10 fastest male and females finishers receive a trophy |
| UTMB World Series |  The UTAMiler is a UTMB Worlds Series 100M Event. Finishers of UTAMiler will receive 8 running stones. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Grose Valley, Grand Canyon, Perrys Lookdown, Blue Gum Forest, Lockleys Pylon - just a few of the new additions ready to welcome you as you embark on your journey through the Blue Mountains National Park. Alongside Narrow Neck, Ironpot Ridge, Leura Forest, Wentworth Falls, Kedumba Pass, Furber Steps – names that have that become trail running legend as part of the iconic UTA100 course.
It’s the race that every trail runner in Australia has been waiting for!
You start in Blackheath as you descend and climb your way through the majestic Grose Valley. Highlighted by a trip through Grand Canyon and unmatched 360 degree views from the top of Lockleys Pylon. Pit stop at the Hydro Majestic Hotel overlooking the Megalong Valley, giving you a glimpse of what's to come. Then, you'll connect with the UTA100 course at Narrow Neck Lookout as you experience a mix of terrain - mostly single track and wide trails - and a mix of emotions as you continue to run through the very special World Heritage listed national park of the Blue Mountains.
After some lush bushland, beautiful escarpments, epic ridgelines and about 99 miles, you’ll stand at the bottom of the most famous set of steps in trail running... just 951 of them are between you and the finish line back at Scenic World.
*2025 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 time for each race leg and should be used as a guide only. Please note that in bad weather conditions, cut-offs may need to be brought forward during the event.
KEY INFO FOR UTAMiler RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
SUPPORT CREW
We love support crews almost as much as our runners at Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – you are always the most colourful (and loudest!) and a huge part of the magical atmosphere of the whole weekend.
You also have the very important job of getting your runners to the finish line.
First job for support crew is to read the support crew section in the Runner Guide, available one month before the event. It contains important information you will need to know for the event.
To keep the event manageable as well as fair and safe for all athletes, and to make sure support crews do not get lost, there is some information that support crews need to know.
- Support crews can only assist their runners within the bounds of the Checkpoint.
- Support crews are only allowed to assist runners at Checkpoints 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (these checkpoints can be accessed with a standard 2-wheel drive)
- For safety reasons, support crews are not allowed at, or anywhere along Glenraphael Drive/Narrow Neck, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 6, or Checkpoint 7, even just to spectate.
- Support crews cannot drive, ride or walk on any section of Mt. Hay Road, Glenraphael Drive/Narrow Neck.
- Support crews cannot run alongside their runners at any point on the course outside of the aid stations.
For more helpful information please visit the Transport Services page and Spectators page.
PACERS
Pacers are companion runners that can accompany a UTAMiler athlete from various points. You can view pacer pickup locations in the table above. Pacers run for free but must be registered online. A link to register can be found on the athlete's registration confirmation email. The Pacer's role is to accompany their athlete, to provide moral support, pacing advice and companionship in the latter stages of the event.
There are strict rules regarding pacing:
- Pacers MUST register themselves online as they will be required to sign a waiver.
- All Pacers must wear a compulsory race bib number. Pacer(s) must attend Runner Check-in to collect their bib.
- The minimum age for Pacers is 18 years old.
- Pacer numbers will be light green and match the number of your athlete. This is so we know you are part of the event.
- Pacers must carry their own set of mandatory clothing and equipment items to match that required by the UTAMiler runners.
- Pacers cannot meet their runner before or after the designated start locations or at intermediate points. Doing so results in disqualification.
- Competitors can use three Pacers – but only one at a time (they must change over at a checkpoint).
- If you plan to make an exchange, you must hand over your pacer number to the next pacer.
- Pacers are responsible for their own transport.
- There are no Pacers for UTA11, UTA22, UTA50, or UTA100 runners.
- Pacers may not carry extra water, food or equipment for runners.
- With the exception of an emergency or medical situation, Pacers cannot provide any material or physical assistance to their athletes.
PACER PICK UP LOCATIONS
You may pick up a pacer from Six Foot Track Outbound (Six Foot Track 1). The pacer may run with you for as long as they wish until the end of the race.
Pacers cannot join or be switched at Emergency Aid Station.
Pacers can only join or switch over at the designated checkpoints:
| Checkpoint | Location | Distance from start |
|---|---|---|
| CP8 | Six Foot Track Outbound (1) | 89.8km |
| CP9 | Six Foot Track Inbound (2) | 106.6km |
| CP10 | Katoomba Aquatic Centre | 116.8km |
| CP11 | Fairmont Resort | 128.4km |
| CP12 | Queen Victoria Hospital | 139.6km |
Pacer pick up locations are subject to change.
