Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by Utmb
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Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB is a trail running festival held in the Snowy Mountains National Park near Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and is staged over several days in late November 2026.
Races take place on alpine terrain that includes granite outcrops, snow gum forests, alpine meadows, mountain streams and clear lakes. The course profiles show substantial elevation changes across the longer distances and varied, runnable singletrack in many sections. The event layout includes designated spectator points and organised support crew access along the course.
Distances offered at the event include:
- 161 km: 5074 m+ elevation gain.
- 102 km: 3196 m+ elevation gain.
- 50 km: 1300 m+ elevation gain.
- 32 km: 610 m+ elevation gain.
Race categories are listed within the UTMB World Series structure and some races carry corresponding Running Stones classifications. Additional event information covers runner requirements, mandatory gear and on-course support, as well as local destination details for transport and accommodation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.