Complete bundle: Base + UTA50 Race
28 week plan officially starts 3rd November 2025
What's inside the UTA50 Base + Race Training Plan?
28 Weeks of Smart Training
Build your endurance with a 12-week base phase, then sharpen with a 16-week race-specific plan designed for 50km.
Choose Your Level
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced options let you train at the right intensity for your goals.
Stay Injury-Free
Daily stretching and mobility routines tailored for trail runners on varied terrain.
Run with Better Form
Technique tips for hills, tempo runs, stairs, using poles and efficient trail running over the 50k distance.
Strength Without a Gym
Running-specific workouts for stability, climbing power, and fatigue resistance.
Fuel Your Performance
A week-by-week nutrition guide to maximise training gains and get race-day ready.
Your 50km Journey Through the Jamison Valley
The UTA50 is a classic Blue Mountains trail challenge, taking runners through the Jamison Valley with all the stunning scenery and iconic climbs that make UTA legendary. Starting at Scenic World in Katoomba, the course winds along cliff tops, offering breathtaking views of Mt Solitary and the surrounding escarpments.
Over 50km, you’ll tackle lush singletrack, scenic ridgelines, and the epic Kedumba Pass before facing the final climb up the Furber Steps — 951 steps that lead to the finish line back at Scenic World.
Training for the UTA50 requires a smart approach: consistent endurance, climbing strength, and race-specific preparation. Our UTA50 training plan is designed to help you arrive on race day confident, strong, and ready to enjoy every step of this iconic course.
Whether your goal is simply to finish, run confidently through the climbs, or chase a personal best, this plan guides you all the way to the start line and beyond.
UTA50 Training Load at a Glance
Intensity
3 / 5
Strength
4 / 5
Endurance
3 / 5
Training Load
3 / 5
Membership Benefits
50+ training plans
Training plans from 3km – 100 miles
10+ injury rehab plans
learn how to diagnose and self treat a variety of common running injuries
100+ running articles
Covering everything you need to know to become a healthy, strong and consistent runner
Regular new content
New content added weekly
Streek community
join our active and engaging online community
Product discounts
partner discounts available for members
What our members say
I attempted the KosciMiler in 2023 but had it called it at 130km. In 2024,
I came back stronger – both physically and mentally and finished my first
miler in 28 hours and 30 mins. It was a solid test of my endurance and a
great training run for the UTAMiler in May 2025. Now, I have a clearer plan
for how to improve and be even better prepared for the next race
Parker Liang
I really, really loved it. My first 100km, it was an epic adventure running in snow for the first part (ankle deep in some parts) and in places I’ve never been before, and the scenery was so beautiful. The volunteers were all amazing, and it was all very well organised. I spent the day after the race going up to the top of Kosci and I can’t imagine how different the event would be with that massive climb on a hot day, a different experience again! Highly recommend the event to anyone it was very enjoyable, and it’s a stunning part of Australia.
Kristy Killesteyn
I really appreciate everything I have learnt from you over the years. Really wish I had your help and knowledge when I was in my 20s over-training, getting injured all the time, peaking before orienteering races and believing I could eat whatever because I could just burn it off.
Tristram Miller
Frequently asked questions
Is this program suitable for a beginner?
The beginner level of this program is designed for runners stepping up to the 50km distance for the first time. You should have been training consistently for at least 18 months and be comfortable running 17–18km on undulating terrain without injury. You should be able to consistently run 35-40km / week. The plan starts with manageable long runs and gradually builds your endurance, strength, and trail confidence over 16 weeks. You’ll follow a balanced mix of long runs, recovery sessions, mobility, and trail-specific strength work to prepare your body for the demands of ultra-distance running. First time 50k runners are aiming to complete the event feeling strong and in control — more of a trail adventure than a race.
Can you help me train when I'm injured?
Probably, depending on your injury. We are very sorry to hear you are injured. We know how difficult that can be. If you have an injury that requires some rest from running, there are almost always some cross-training options available to help you maintain your fitness, strength, and sanity. By cross-training while you are injured, and including some simple strength, stretching and foam rolling routines, you will speed up your recovery time and ultimately make your return to running easier and more successful.rnrnYou can start our free 4 week cross training plan now for FREE. It will help you to identify appropriate exercises based on your injury type and recommend what cross training methods will work best for your injury. When you are ready you can start our 10-week return to running program or one of our run-specific rehab plans.
Can I start this program late?
You get immediate access to your training plan when you join. You can view the current week plus any previous weeks. We recommend that you start with a weekly volume that your body is currently able to cope with, which might mean starting on the beginner level before moving to intermediate a few weeks later.
About the founder
Mark Green
Physiotherapist and Elite Runner
Streek’s founder, Mark Green, is an elite runner and physiotherapist whose journey through running has been marked by triumphs and injury setbacks. These challenges sparked a deep-seated determination within Mark to uncover the secrets to running longevity and peak performance. rnrnBlending physiotherapy techniques with proven strategies for strength building, injury prevention, and consistent training, Mark developed his unique training plans that have assisted thousands of runners to achieve their goals.
