Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Katoomba, Australia. The main route is 101 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 15, 2027
- Start
- Katoomba 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 101 km
- Climbing
- 4,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 30-week plan to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The 101 km UTA100 trail race in the Blue Mountains, starting and finishing at Scenic World in Katoomba, with about 4,400 m of elevation gain.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 21, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 25, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 9, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 takes place on Sat, May 15, 2027 in Katoomba, Australia.
How long is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100?
The main route is 101 km.
How much climbing does Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 have?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 has 4,400 m of climbing.
Who is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 for?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA100 is open to all participants.
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