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 16 MAY 2025 |
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| ENTRY INCLUSIONS | Race entry, race pack, finisher medal, 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, 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 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 | 3:09km/hr |
| FIRST FINISHER | 1hr 37min (9:57am) |
| 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 31/12/2025 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 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!
STRAVA Official Segments
Check out the key sections of the course on Strava! Climbs, descents, and everything in between: get familiar with the race’s iconic segments. Join the Strava Club and share your race with the community. Every effort counts. Every segment tells a story.
*2025 course above. Maps subject to change, and may change for reason 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 UTA22 RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
