Spectators

Ultra-Trail Australia is about more than just those lining up on the start line. Friends, family and support crew are all integral to the magical atmosphere and vibe across all 4 days of the event.

Runners will know that there is nothing quite like the energy you get from a random high-five or hearing someone shout your name. Cow-bells are even better!

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For everything you need to know about UTA, please download the latest version of Ultra-Trail Australia app. It has the full event schedule, course maps and other key event information you need ahead of arriving in Katoomba.

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Live Results

Live results will be available via the event app and the live website. UTA100 runners can estimate how long each leg will take so your support crew can use this as a guideline of when to meet you at the allowed checkpoints. You can also phone your support crew during the event to let them know your progress

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Key Spectator Locations

The most accessible places to see the event are:

ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA 100

  • The Start at Scenic World and the 3.9km mark where runners return past Scenic World (from 6am for first 100km start at 6:20am)
  • On foot along the first 3.9km of the route off to the side of Cliff Drive (not on Cliff Drive) between Violet St and Narrow Neck Road while this section of Cliff Drive is closed to traffic (5am to 9:15am).
  • On foot along Cliff Drive between Violet St and Katoomba Falls Rd (3.9km to 4.9km) while this section of Cliff Drive is closed to traffic (from 5am and 9:15am). After 9:15am, Cliff Drive reopens to traffic and all spectators must be off the road by then.
  • Between the 6.2km to 6.4km mark where the route goes through the Scenic World boardwalks in the valley (access via Scenic Railway only –no access for spectators via Furber Steps). Scenic Railway will run from 6:15am and tickets must be pre-purchased from the online event shop.
  • Checkpoint 3 (Megalong Valley - Parking for 1 support crew vehicle per runner only which must have a support crew parking sticker)
  • Checkpoint 4 (Katoomba Aquatic Centre -Parking for 1 support crew vehicle per runner only which must have a support crew parking sticker)
  • Fairmont Resort Water Point (Fairmont Resort, Leura)
  • Checkpoint 5 (Queen Victoria Hospital, Wentworth Falls -Parking for 1 support crew vehicle per runner only which must have a support crew parking sticker)
  • The Finish at Scenic World (100km runners finishing from 3:10pm)

ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA 50

  • The Start at Scenic World and the 5.9km mark where runners return past Scenic World (from 6:10am for first 50km start at 6:32am)
  • On foot along the first 5.9km of the route, but not including Glenraphael Drive, as runners make their way out and back along Cliff Drive while this section of Cliff Drive is closed to traffic (5am to 9:15am).
  • On foot along Cliff Drive between Violet St and Katoomba Falls Rd (5.9km to 6.9km) while this section of Cliff Drive is closed to traffic (from 5am and 9:15am). After 9:15am, Cliff Drive reopens to traffic and all spectators must be off the road by then.
  • Fairmont Resort Water Point (Fairmont Resort, Leura)
  • The Finish at Scenic World (50km runners finishing from 10:40am)

 

UTA22

  • The Start at Queen Victoria Hospital, Tableland Road, Wentworth Falls. Note there is no vehicle access to the start on Friday morning. Spectators must buy a seat on the event bus which will run from Scenic World to Queen Victoria Hospital returning to Scenic World after the race start (spectator bus tickets must be pre-purchased from the online event shop).
  • The Finish at Scenic World (UTA22 runners finishing from 10:35am)

UTA11

  • The Start at Fairmont Resort, Leura. Note unless a guest of Fairmont Resort, there is no vehicle access to the start on Thursday. Spectators must buy a seat on the event bus which will run from Scenic World to Fairmont Resort returning to Scenic World after the race start (spectator bus tickets must be pre-purchased from the online event shop).
  • The Finish at Scenic World (UTA11 runners finishing from 1:50pm)

SCENIC WORLD UTA951 (FURBER STEPS TIME TRIAL)

  • The Start just above The Scenic Railway lower station (access via Scenic Railway only – no access for spectators via Furber Steps) Scenic Railway will operate from 6:15am on Saturday (Special price spectator tickets for Saturday must be pre-purchased from the online event shop).
  • The Finish at Scenic World (Scenic World UTA951 runners finishing between between 10:05am and 10:25am on Saturday

Spectator Map

UTA OverviewMap FA3

Getting around

Visit the transport services page for free shuttle bus info and venue access details

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