UTA Miler Training Plan
16- week plan officially starts 26th Jan 2026. Get instant access when you join.
uta miler training plan – ultimate guide to success
16 Week Plan
A week-by-week training plan to get you in peak shape for race day
Options to Suit Your Current Fitness
Beginner, intermediate and advanced level plans available.
Stretching Workouts
Daily stretching and rolling workouts to help keep you injury free
Running Technique
Includes: general running form, hill running technique, stair running skills, how to use poles efficiently
Strength Workouts
Twice weekly full body running-specific strength and stability workouts
Nutrition Guide
A week by week nutrition guide to maximise your training adaptations and improve your race performance.
Bigger Climbs. Deeper Valleys. The UTA Miler Awaits
The UTA Miler is the newest and toughest addition to the Ultra-Trail Australia lineup. Starting in the Grose Valley, this race showcases a side of the Blue Mountains few runners have experienced — rugged trails, remote valleys, and relentless climbs that seem to go on forever. The unique landscape shifts dramatically as you make your way through ancient forest, dramatic ridgelines, and breathtaking escarpment views before linking back into the classic UTA course in the Jamison Valley.
Training for 100 miles in the Blue Mountains is no small task. The climbs are long, the terrain is unforgiving, and the challenge goes far beyond fitness alone — it demands patience, mental strength, and months of consistent training.
To help you prepare, we’ve built a UTA Miler-specific training plan designed to carry you all the way from base fitness through to race day.
Too many runners line up at UTA either over-trained, under-prepared, or not ready for the unique demands of the Grose Valley. Our structured approach ensures you’ll build the endurance, strength, and resilience needed to handle the big climbs, technical trails, and the long night out on course.
This plan has been specifically created to help you reach your UTA 2026 goal — whether that’s crossing the line for your first 100 miles, running strong deep into the night, or chasing your best-ever performance on Australian trails.
UTA Miler Training Load
Intensity
3 / 5
Strength
4 / 5
Endurance
5 / 5
Training Load
5 / 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
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Product discounts
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What our members say
I also want to mention how instrumental your plans and online guidance have been to a big turnaround in my life and a refound love of the outdoors and running
Sanil Patel
“When I joined my average pace for a 5km race was 6:53 min/km with elevation gain of 53m…
I recently did the 50km Coastal Ascent and my average pace was 6:55 min/km with elevation gain of 1454m.
Not bad I reckon! So, thanks again for your plans! ”
Nick Theile
Frequently asked questions
Is this program suitable for a beginner?
This training plan is for the UTA 100 mile event. It is suitable for someone who has been training consistently for at least 2 years and is able to comfortably run 20km – 25km regularly on hilly trails without injuries. If you can not, or have not, consistently included a 20 – 25km “long run” in your training program, you should consider training for a shorter event.
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. You 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 (url) 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 if you are training for a specific event. 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
Mark, has helped over 20,000 athletes improve their running and achieve their race goals. His holistic approach to training ensures noticeable improvements in your movement from the outset
