UTA22
22km Training Program
A true taste of the Blue Mountains. UTA22 is short enough to feel accessible, but demanding enough to require real preparation across climbs, descents, technical trail and the final push up Furber Steps.
Format
22km Trail Race
Location
Blue Mountains, NSW
Race Date
Friday 15 May 2026
Elevation
1,200m+
Terrain
Steep trail, stairs, technical descent, cliffside singletrack
Access
Her Trails Platform + App
Running UTA22
UTA22 offers a genuine introduction to mountain trail racing in the Blue Mountains. The course begins at Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls, drops into Kedumba Valley, and finishes at Scenic World in Katoomba.
It is a course that asks for more than basic fitness. You need climbing strength, downhill control, confidence on uneven terrain, and enough composure to handle the sting of the final ascent.
What you'll encounter
A long descent into Kedumba that demands restraint early.
Technical trail and uneven footing through the valley.
A sustained final climb, including the famous Furber Steps.
Climbing strength · downhill control · mountain pacing
How this program prepares you
Training focuses on aerobic endurance, uphill efficiency, descending confidence and terrain-specific strength for the Blue Mountains.
Each session is designed to help you arrive steady, capable and well-prepared for a course that is achievable, but never casual.
Training for more than one race this season?
Many runners choose the Her Trails All-In Membership instead of purchasing individual programs, giving access to every training plan and ongoing coaching support.
Best Value
Her Trails All-In Membership
$220 per quarter
• Access to every Her Trails program
• Weekly coaching sessions
• Strength and mobility training
• Ongoing community support
• Member partner benefits
