Katherine Ultra Challenge
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Katherine Ultra Challenge
The Katherine Ultra Challenge is a one day multisport event held in Nitmiluk National Park and the Katherine Gorge. The event comprises multiple legs across varied terrain and accepts individual competitors or teams of two to six people.
Distances included:
- 2 km swim
- 4.2 km canoe
- 10 km trail run
- 40 km road bike
- 18 km mountain bike
- 10 km 4WD track run (2x 5 km)
The swim is an out and back in Nitmiluk (Second) Gorge and wetsuits are permitted. Canoes are supplied by Nitmiluk and participants may not bring their own; paddling pairs are formed by swim finishing order. The trail run route includes a short ferry transfer, the Southern Rockhole Trail to Pat’s Lookout, the Waleka path to Jeddah’s Rock, and return trails through Butterfly Junction and Jalkwarak to transition. The trail run course for 2025 includes an extra 2 km.
The road bike leaves from the Nitmiluk Ranger Station toward the edge of Katherine township and returns to transition. The mountain bike follows trails across the Southern Escarpment. The final 4WD track run is an out-and-back course completed twice and includes rocky and sandy sections.
This AusTriathlon sanctioned event lists entry fees for individuals and teams and applies a one day licence surcharge for nonmembers. Minimum ages are 18 for solo competitors and 17 for team competitors. Camping, food and refreshments are available at Nitmiluk during the event. Presentations and random draw prizes are held at the venue once placegetters are confirmed. Volunteer and organising committee roles are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.