BMF UTA Stair Training Run 11-25km (31/01/2027)
About the race
This is a training run for those wanting stair training on the UTA11, UTA22, UTA50 and UTA100 courses, getting familiar with the area, or enjoying a guided run in the Blue Mountains.
The experienced trainers from BLUE MOUNTAINS FITNESS have teamed up again with THE BODY MECHANIC. The BMF UTA Training Runs align with the STREEK.RUN UTA Base Training Plans and the Event Specific UTA Race Training Plans.
BLUE MOUNTAINS FITNESS is one of only a few companies with a National Parks and Wildlife ECO PASS licence to carry out run training on the Ultra Trail Australia course. We have been training runners for 16 years to complete the arduous UTA course since 2011, and our trainers know the trails better than most.
This is a great training run to look at the UTA courses and terrain, or to see where you are with your training. No runners or walkers are left behind.
Nutrition
Bring enough fuel and hydration for this amount of time.
Gear
This is a race day prep run. Bring the UTA22 mandatory gear.
Start time
The Turtles pace group starts first at 8am. The Hares and Mid Pace group also start at 8am but cover a little extra distance, giving the Turtles a head start.
Start and finish location
Violet Street, opposite Scenic World, Katoomba
Other information
The trainers have extensive knowledge of the area, the UTA courses and what is needed for the best result on race day. They will discuss gear, race strategy, nutrition, pacing, aid stations, what to wear or pack for the race and how to pack it.
Information sheet
A full information sheet will be sent to all participants before the training day. It includes meeting points, the training course map and instructions.
Contact
Questions: contact Tony at [email protected] or 0402925608.
Minimum age
The minimum age for this training run is 12. If your child has been running for a while and is under 12, email us to discuss whether the run would be suitable. The minimum age for the UTA11 race is 12 years old at the end of 2026.
What your entry includes
The course
25 km
11 km
The group runs the UTA11 course as closely as possible to the published course, with additional trails used in UTA, with plenty of stairs, added to reach up to 24 km. The route may change due to National Parks or Council closures, landslides, floods or other unforeseen circumstances. There are three pace groups and a Walker Group may also be provided.
Pace groups
There are three pace groups:
- TURTLES
- MID PACED group
- SPEEDY HARES
A Walker Group and a Walk Trainer may also be provided if required.
Finish time and pace groups
Finish time: expected in 2 to 4.5 hours, depending on distance and pace.
The Hares and Mid Paced groups do a little extra km at the start and chase the Turtles. When the groups meet, runners may be swapped between pace groups. Guides are experienced and will keep the groups together while still pushing faster runners if needed.
Race weekend schedule
Location
Violet Street, opposite Scenic World, Katoomba, NSW, Australia Open in Google Maps
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