UTMB World Series · Major

HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

Dates
13 May 2027 – 16 May 2027
Where
Katoomba, New South Wales,, Australia
Region
Oceania

Distance categories: 20K · 50K · 100K · 100M. Exact distances, climb, profile and cut-offs are on the race page at utmb.world.

Race page on utmb.world(opens in a new tab)

Typical mandatory gear (100M)

For the longest category here. Shorter races need less — each race publishes its own list.

Safety & communication

  • · Mobile phone, charged, organiser numbers saved, roaming on
  • · Whistle
  • · Survival blanket (min. 1.4 × 2 m)
  • · Adhesive elastic bandage (min. 100 × 6 cm)
  • · Photo ID

Water & food

  • · Water reserve, min. 1 litre
  • · Personal cup, min. 15 cl (no disposable cups at aid stations)
  • · Food reserve

Clothing

  • · Waterproof, breathable jacket with hood
  • · Long running trousers or leggings (or tights + socks covering legs)
  • · Warm long-sleeve mid-layer
  • · Warm hat or buff
  • · Warm, waterproof gloves
  • · Waterproof over-trousers

Light & navigation

  • · Headlamp with spare batteries
  • · Second lamp with its own batteries
  • · Race bib, visible at all times
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