Trail Runner’s Retreat

Prepare | Race | Recover

Expand your support crew by joining our retreat during the UTA Race week in the Blue Mountains

You’ll have more than just accommodation for your time in the Blue Mountains.

You will be stay at the Happy Buddha Retreat Centre at Wentworth Falls which puts you within a short transfer to both the UTA22 and the UTA50, 100, Miler start points.

Check in is on Thursday at 4pm so whichever race you are doing you’ll have time to get settled in, get your race kit and feel calm & ready for your race.

Race start transfers are provided to remove the logistics hassle for those early morning times.

Then enjoy unlimited sauna and ice bath use all day Friday and Saturday.

3 nourishing meals will be provided each day so you can load up and replenish as needed.

Guided stretching, mobility and relaxation classes will be provided over the 4 days.

The price includes 3 nights accommodation and there are a number of room options available.

Massages are available at an extra cost and can be booked 3 weeks before the retreat.

Enjoy your race.

Any questions email shane@thecalmpotential.com

❋ Dedicated Retreat Centre

Happy Buddha Retreats is a well established and smoothly run retreat centre offering comfortable accommodation and nourishing food amongst calm surroundings.

❋ Race Transfer 

Get to the start line without any hassle. We will drop you to the start in line in good time. With the wide range of finish times we are unable to offer pick up.

❋  Proximity to UTA

The retreat centre is 1km from Wentworth Falls Train Station and less than 20 mins drive to Scenic World. Also the Fairmont and QVH support stations are less than 10 mins drive for your support crew.

❋  Rooms

Pricing is done by room not by person.

If you are booking for one person the Queen Bedroom for 1 is the best option.

For two people there is options of queen bed, king bed and 2 singles. Room price is for the 2 people sharing.

For 3 people there is a room available with 3 single beds. Price on room is for the 3 people.

❋ Your Host

Shane Brennan is a yoga, meditation and breathwork teacher as well as a keen runner. he completed the UTA50 in 2026 and is currently training for UTK100 in 2027. He has a vast knowledge of the Blue Mountains and the event.