Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 takes place on Fri, May 14, 2027 in Katoomba, Australia. The main route is 51 km.
- Date
- Fri, May 14, 2027
- Start
- Katoomba 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 51 km
- Climbing
- 2,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 31-week plan to Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50
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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UTA50 is a UTMB World Series 50K trail race starting and finishing at Scenic World in Katoomba, following the second half of the UTA100 course through the Kedumba Valley and Blue Mountains.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 is 31 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base19 weeks · Oct 10, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 20, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 3, 2027 – Apr 23, 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 24, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 8, 2027 – May 14, 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 – UTA50?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 takes place on Fri, May 14, 2027 in Katoomba, Australia.
How long is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50?
The main route is 51 km.
How much climbing does Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 have?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 has 2,400 m of climbing.
Who is Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 for?
Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB – UTA50 is open to all participants.
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