Welcome to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB. Still a young athlete (at 28) with his best yet to come, Francesco Puppi has already won the world long distance mountain running championships in 2017 and finished second after an epic duel with Jim Walmsley at the 2019 championships.
The Jungfrau Marathon is one of the most scenic marathons in the world. UTA100 is also a qualification race for the prestigious Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Mont-Blanc before running the World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge.
UTA is a part of the UTMB World Series, with all distances carrying the opportunity to earn Running Stones, the pathway to qualification for UTMB Mont Blanc. The aim of the national series is to give an opportunity to any strong athletes to take part in the most prestigious international trail running championship. There are distances to suit every ability, from experienced trail runners to first timers, along with a huge event expo, trail running film festival, pre-race welcome buffet and the friendliest vibe that you will ever experience. Over 40 middle- and long distance races across 27 countries are organized anually. The E35 race delivers a great challenging route, while the E16 is suitable for all newcomers to trail running or as a fast tempo run for more ambitious runners. Stevie Kremer, 2012 World Long Distance Mountain Running Champion. The World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships (from 2004 up to 2014 the name was World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge), 1 is an annual international mountain running competition organised by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). Now the largest trail run in the Southern Hemisphere and third largest globally, UTA has developed over its 14-year history into an inclusive and iconic trail running festival across 4 incredible days. Challenge Family is the leading global triathlon festival race series. All the races take place on a challenging 4k loop that climbs and descends 820. The Blue Mountains is in a world of its own, where you can lose yourself wandering in the charm of old town streets or get out and explore the variety of epic trails within minutes of the town centre. From 27-30 October 2022, the scenic and serene town of Katoomba in the heart of the stunning Blue Mountains, NSW, will once again welcome thousands of runners, spectators and support crew to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB (UTA).Ī trail running celebration like no other, and just a 90 minute drive from Sydney CBD, UTA is set in one of the most spectacular locations you can imagine.