Extremely-Path Australia is moving into the highlight as the most recent addition to the UTMB World Sequence Majors (WSM). Introduced alongside a model new 100-mile race, the UTAMiler, the UTA occasions will be part of the worldwide WSM lineup in Might 2025. It turns into considered one of simply 4 premiere occasions worldwide, held alongside Europe (Spain’s Val d’Aran by UTMB, July 2-6), Asia (HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB in Thailand, Dec. 6-8) and North America (Kodiak Extremely Marathons by UTMB in Massive Bear Lake, Calif., Oct. 11-13). All these races result in the grand finale, the UTMB Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, France, held annually on the finish of August.
Set within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains simply west of Sydney, the UTAMiler has runners traversing a few of Australia’s most spectacular terrain, together with the Grand Canyon, the Blue Gum Forest and cliff-top ridges with breathtaking views.
The pathway to UTMB Mont-Blanc
As a UTMB World Sequence Main, UTA will supply double Operating Stones and expanded qualification slots for the UTMB World Sequence Finals. For the 7,000 runners already registered for 2025, this represents an enhanced alternative to earn a spot at considered one of path working’s hottest occasions, and 210 athletes will now robotically qualify by means of the varied distances at UTA.
Main occasions, massive rewards
The 100-mile race is predicted to draw elite runners from all over the world, enticed by not solely the WSM alternative but in addition a prize pool of AUD$120,000 that will probably be alongside a brand new, enhanced WSM and finals prize purse that kicked off this yr at Val d’Aran by UTMB.
A race for everybody
Whereas the UTAMiler is an thrilling new addition for endurance athletes, the UTA working pageant stays inclusive, with alternatives to race in a wide selection of distances. The pageant begins with an 11K race, and consists of 22K and 50K distances alongside the traditional 100K (UTA100) and new 100-miler. Previous UTA champion Lucy Bartholomew emphasised the occasion’s broad attraction in a press launch: “The Blue Mountains are such a particular place to run. From youngsters’ races to the 100-mile distance, UTA is about bringing the neighborhood collectively to have fun the enjoyment of path working.”
The 2025 UTA occasions will kick off on Might 15, 2025 and will probably be broadcast stay for followers across the globe. To study extra, head right here.