UTA22
Taking the magic of our longer distances and distilling it into an achieveable and enjoyable day on the trails.
Race Category
Running Stones
1
Taking place on the Friday of event weekend, UTA22 is a super-fun and achievable introduction to distance trail running. The loop course takes in all the beauty of the Blue Mountains... including those famous Furber steps.
RACE DETAILS
| UTA22 | FRIDAY 17 MAY 2024 |
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| ENTRY INCLUSIONS | Race entry, race pack, finisher medal, finisher gift, finisher certificate, fully stocked checkpoints, drop bag service, on-course medical support and assistance, course photography. |
| BUSES | There will be a free shuttle bus service to take runners, support crews and spectators between Katoomba town centre and Scenic World / KCC. Details on the Transport & Services page. 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 GROUP SELECTION | There are multiple start groups. View the Start Group Selection page to assist you in making an appropriate selection. |
| TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME | 7 hours |
| CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED | 19:05 mins/km |
| FIRST FINISHER | 1:45 hours (8:05am) |
| FINAL FINISHER | 7 hours (3:30pm) |
| TIMING RESULTS | The following age divisions for both male and female will be used for race results (age as at 31/12/2024 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. |
| UTMB Qualifying 2025 |  The UTA22 is a UTMB World Series 20K Event. Finishers of UTA22 will receive 1 running stone. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
UTA22 is a challenging and fun loop 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 Scenic World. The route takes you along UTA course highlights like Narrow Neck, down Golden Stairs, across Landslide and Federal Pass, Three Sisters, Leura Cascades, Echo Point and Prince Henry Cliff Walk, 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!
*Maps subject to change. 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. Please note that in bad weather conditions, cut-offs may need to be brought forward during the event.
KEY INFO FOR UTA22 RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
