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Ultra Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB 2026

Jindabyne, Australia, 26 Nov 2026

Starts at Perisher Ski Resort and finishes at Friday Flat, Thredbo. The route descends from Perisher to Bullocks Flat, then continues up the Thredbo Valley to the finish. Official checkpoint data indicates two intermediate aid stations before the finish, with total course distance listed as 32.69 km.

4 distances from 32 to 159 km, up to 4,103 m of climb.

Distances

• 49 km: 49 km, 1334 m of climb, highest point 2012 m, 26 Nov 2026.

  49 km aid stations

  • Aid station 1, 18.0 km
  • Aid station 2, 25.7 km
  • Aid station 3, 37.2 km
  • Aid station 4, 47.3 km
• 32 km: 32 km, 616 m of climb, highest point 1820 m, 26 Nov 2026.
  Starts at Perisher Ski Resort and finishes at Friday Flat, Thredbo. The route descends from Perisher to Bullocks Flat, then continues up the Thredbo Valley to the finish. Official checkpoint data indicates two intermediate aid stations before the finish, with total course distance listed as 32.69 km.

  32 km cut-off times

  • Bullocks Flat, 15.0 km: 13:30
  • Ngarigo Campground, 22.7 km: 15:20
  • Finish, 31.9 km: 18:05

  32 km aid stations

  • Bullocks Flat, 15.0 km
  • Ngarigo Campground, 22.7 km

  On the course: medical, naak, power, toilets, water.

  32 km equipment

  • 2 food bars or food portions (mandatory)
  • A5 participants emergency instruction card (provided in race pack) (mandatory)
  • Beanie, balaclava, or head sock (Buff) (mandatory)
  • Compression bandage (mandatory)
  • Emergency survival bag / bivvy sack (not an emergency blanket) (mandatory)
  • Long sleeve thermal top (polypropylene or wool) (mandatory)
  • Mobile phone (mandatory)
  • Race number (provided in race pack) (mandatory)
  • Water bottles or bladder with capacity to carry 2 litres of water (mandatory)
  • Waterproof and breathable jacket (mandatory)
  • whistle (mandatory)
  • Ziplock bag for personal rubbish (mandatory)
  • Gloves with reinforced or padded palms for metal grated walkway sections (recommended)
• 159 km: 159 km, 4103 m of climb, highest point 2222 m, 27 Nov 2026.

  159 km aid stations

  • Aid station 1, 12.6 km
  • Aid station 2, 31.4 km
  • Aid station 3, 42.9 km
  • Aid station 4, 56.0 km
  • Aid station 5, 67.2 km
  • Aid station 6, 80.0 km
  • Aid station 7, 89.9 km
  • Aid station 8, 98.3 km
  • Aid station 9, 107.8 km
  • Aid station 10, 117.6 km
  • Aid station 11, 130.1 km
  • Aid station 12, 137.8 km
  • Aid station 13, 149.2 km
• 106 km: 106 km, 3156 m of climb, highest point 2230 m, 27 Nov 2026.

  106 km aid stations

  • Aid station 1, 16.2 km
  • Aid station 2, 40.4 km
  • Aid station 3, 50.2 km
  • Aid station 4, 62.5 km
  • Aid station 5, 75.0 km
  • Aid station 6, 82.7 km
  • Aid station 7, 94.1 km
  • Aid station 8, 104.2 km

Other editions

• Ultra Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB 2025, 27 Nov 2025: 32K (32 km, 590 m of climb, highest point 1826 m).