Katoomba, NSW, Blue Mountains, Australia · Saturday, May 15, 2027

Ultra-Trail Australia

225 days away

101 km Distance

4,400 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

33.7126° S, 150.3119° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 44 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 28 hours 16:38 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 100K cut-offs we track. Measured against 216 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 875 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 101 km of trail with 4,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 101 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 4,400 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 28 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten