BMF UTA & Hounslow Training Runs
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BMF UTA Night Run Training
This guided night training run departs from Violet Street, opposite Scenic World in Katoomba and uses sections of the Ultra Trail Australia courses through the Jamison Valley and Kedumba Valley. The route includes Echo Point, Giant Stairs, Leura Forest, the Old Sewer Plant turnoff, Kedumba descent toward The Helipad, Leura Falls Creek and Jamison Creek, with a mix of stairs, hills, single track and fire trails. Total distance varies by how far participants go into Kedumba.
The session aligns with established UTA base and race training plans and is presented by experienced trainers from Blue Mountains Fitness and The Body Mechanic. Trainers offer guidance on race preparation, gear, nutrition, pacing and course knowledge. The organiser holds a National Parks and Wildlife Service ECO PASS licence and insurance for training in the park. Participants are asked to bring UTA50 mandatory gear and two working lights for running in the dark.
There are multiple pace groups including the MIGHTY TURTLES, a mid paced group and the SPEEDY HARES, with options to swap groups during the run. Minimum age is 16. Fees are A$85, which covers trainers and event administration. The route may change due to park or weather conditions and further event information is provided to participants before the training day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
