Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
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Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB : event summary
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB is an alpine trail running event held in the Snowy Mountains National Park around Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the UTMB World Series and takes place over a multi-day festival from 26 to 28 November 2026.
The event features multiple race distances with published course lengths and elevation gains:
- 161 km : 5131 m+ elevation gain.
- 106 km : 3260 m+ elevation gain.
- 50 km : 1400 m+ elevation gain.
- 32 km : 670 m+ elevation gain.
Races run on varied alpine terrain that includes granite outcrops, snow gum forests, alpine meadows, mountain streams, and lakes. Course descriptions note sections that ascend Australia’s highest peak and a mix of highly runnable and technically varied trails.
The event provides runner-focused logistics such as support crew access, spectator points, shuttle buses, check-in procedures, mandatory gear lists, drop bag options, and pre-race and on-course information. Organizer updates and course notices are published in event news items. The program also highlights destination information for travel and accommodation in the Snowy Mountains region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
