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Highlights from the ISTRIA 100 by UTMB. The Race started in 2013, and today it gathers more than 2000 runners worldwide. In 5 distances, 100 miles, 110k, 69k, 42k, and 21k, courses combine every aspect of Istria: rugged and technical terrain, a little bit of coasteering, old medieval towns, deep forests, city centers, muddy wallies, streams and brooks, canyons and many beautiful panoramas.

2023 Istria 100 Highlight Show | UTMB World Series

Bringing together 34 leading international events across 22 countries in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, the UTMB World Series allows you to experience the adventure and quest to be a UTMB all-star. UTMB is a mountain ultramarathon race that follows the Tour du Mont Blanc route.

UTMB World Series | Trailer

he ultimate challenge for middle-distance runners, the OCC will start on a 55km course with 3,425 meters of positive elevation gain from Orsières, located in the south-western part of the canton of Valais in the Val d'Entremont.

This Swiss valley will amaze you with its unique landscapes: The OCC route will take you to the heart of this particular and typical nature before reaching Champex-Lac and Trient. You will then cross the Franco-Swiss border by the emblematic Balme pass and its sublime panorama on the Mont-Blanc massif. Once you have reached the last difficulty of the course and the ascent to La Flégère, you will only have to enjoy the descent and savor your performance by crossing the mythical finish arch in the center of Chamonix under the cheers of families and spectators.

Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc | OCC 50K

The CCC has grown from being the "little sister of the UTMB" to becoming one of the most prestigious races in the world.

The start line in the center of Courmayeur overflows with an atmosphere that only Italians know how to create. After the first kilometers, you will quickly climb to 2500m of altitude to enjoy an exceptional landscape, facing the Mont-Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses. The path to the Grand col Ferret invites you to cross into Switzerland, where you will enjoy the incomparable welcome of the volunteers of La Fouly, Champex and Trient. Once across the border in France, discover the authenticity of Vallorcine, before climbing up to Vallons des Chezerys, a true corner of paradise with a magnificent view over the Mont-Blanc chain. It is then time to push through and receive a hero's welcome across the finish line in the heart of Chamonix.

Created in 2003, the UTMB is "the most mythical and prestigious trail running race in the world" with 171 kilometers and 10,000 meters of positive elevation gain around the Mont-Blanc through Italy, Switzerland and France. A race like no other, it transcends the sport, and has established itself as an iconic trail race, renowned worldwide.

No matter the time it takes to finish, whether done in under 20 hours or more than 46, the elite runners as well as amateur runners share the same adventure on the same exceptional course, carried by the stunning beauty of the landscapes and a common goal: to cross the finish line in Chamonix. Much more than a race, it is an introspective adventure which transforms every person that takes on the challenge.

Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc | CCC 100K - UTMB 100M

An iconic distance, the 100-mile race starts from Auron and quickly reaches the highest point of the course at more than 2,650 meters above sea level: the Rabuons and its unique landscapes along the Chemin de l’Energie. After winding through chestnut forests and following the meandering Tinée river, you will walk along the wonders of the Mercantour massif and then cross beautiful ridges at the halfway point at more than 2,000m above sea level. Then, head south through more Mediterranean landscapes. A last effort to cross the 4 mounts: Mont Leuze, Mont Vinaigrier, Mont Alban and Mont Boron, and at the bend of a steep staircase, you will find yourself by the sea, a magical landscape so different from anything you have experienced. The final stretch along the coast will take you to the coveted finish on the Promenade des Anglais.

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB | 100M

Roubion - Nice - 100K

From the mountains and their beautiful forests to the typical scrubland of the Nice hinterland and the shining waters of the Mediterranean sea, the variety of landscapes in this 107km and 4500 m+ route will leave you with unforgettable memories. Roubion - a small village built on the side of a cliff in the south of the Mercantour National Park - will be the starting point. After the first few kilometers on the Vignols track, you will reach the 100-mile course where the ridges located between the Tinée and Vésubie valleys which offer a superb view of the Alps and the main Mercantour peaks. After passing the 4 mounts, you will then plunge southwards towards the Mediterranean Sea, which you will follow before celebrating your arrival at the Promenade des Anglais.

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur - 100M

An iconic distance, the 100-mile race starts from Auron and quickly reaches the highest point of the course at more than 2,650 meters above sea level: the Rabuons and its unique landscapes along the Chemin de l’Energie. After winding through chestnut forests and following the meandering Tinée river, you will walk along the wonders of the Mercantour massif and then cross beautiful ridges at the halfway point at more than 2,000m above sea level. Then, head south through more Mediterranean landscapes. A last effort to cross the 4 mounts: Mont Leuze, Mont Vinaigrier, Mont Alban and Mont Boron, and at the bend of a steep staircase, you will find yourself by the sea, a magical landscape so different from anything you have experienced. The final stretch along the coast will take you to the coveted finish on the Promenade des Anglais.

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB | 100k-100M

The legendary Eiger stands at 3970m above Grindelwald and has been enthralling visitors to the valley for decades, most notably since 1858 when local Mountain Guides Christian Almer and Peter Bohren together with their guest Charles Barrington, reached the summit for the first time. Known as the ‘last problem of the Alps.' The Eiger North Face was finally conquered in 1938 by Anderl Heckmair, Fritz Kasparek, Ludwig Vörg and Heinrich Harrer, in a battle waged over 4 days. Today, world-class climbers tackle the Eiger North Face solo in less than two and a half hours. Eiger Ultra Trail was launched in 2013.

Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB

The HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB: 100K / 100M. Gear up for an unforgettable experience of the HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB, where runners are preparing to explore the best of the Pyrenees.

HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB: 100K / 100M

The HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB: 50K. Gear up for an unforgettable experience of the HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB, where runners are preparing to explore the best of the Pyrenees.

HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB - 50K

From sea level to reach 3,555 meters of altitude on the Teide, the highest peak in Spain and the third largest volcano on earth. Tenerife awakens emotions!

Tenerife Bluetrail | UTMB

HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB® starts in the historic gold-rush town of Auburn, birthplace of mountain ultras, located in the northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB is the 2024 UTMB World Series Americas Major. This race is also a qualifier for the iconic UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. In addition, the Canyons 100K distance is a Western States 100 Golden Ticket race in which the top two female and male finishers earn direct entry to the Western States 100.

The Canyons Endurance Runs California | UTMB 2024

Podium winners from the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc - UTMB World Series Finals 2023

Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc  World Series | Podium Winners

Prepare for an exceptional experience of Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB. Immerse yourself in the action as participants conquer challenging terrains, pushing their limits right before your eyes.

2023 Nice Cote d'Azur Highlight Show | UTMB World Series

The highlight of Wildtrubel UTMB, another extraordinary edition between the cantons of Bern and Valais draws to a close—a Breathtaking scenery for an extraordinary adventure.

2023 Wildstrubel Highlight Show | UTMB World Series

Conquering Mont-Blanc: the path to UTMB follows the preparations and adventures of six international athletes at the first Finals of the UTMB® World Series: Courtney Dauwalter, Mathieu Blanchard, Emelie Forsberg, Jonathan Albon, Toni Mccann & Allie Mclaughlin.

Conquering Mont-Blanc | UTMB World Series

The legendary Eiger stands at 3970m above Grindelwald and has been enthralling visitors to the valley for decades, known as the ‘last problem of the Alps’. The Eiger North Face was finally conquered in 1938 in a battle waged over 4 days. Today, world-class climbers tackle the Eiger North Face solo in less than two and a half hours in the 2023 edition of the UTMB race.

2023 Eiger Ultra Highlight Show | UTMB World Series

Val d’Aran by UTMB, the new trail-running event in the heart of the Pyrenees this July.

2023 Val d'Aran Highlight Show | UTMB World Series

On this mythical distance marked out by more than 20 castles, UTMB Alsace, run the paths of the Vosges massif and become the hero of an epic where panoramas, history, and legends are mixed.

2023 Trail Alsace Grand Highlight Show | UTMB Word Series

Transvulcania is without a doubt one of the hardest ultra trail races in the world, with a length of 75 kilometres and a positive difference in altitude of 4,735 metres and a negative difference in altitude of 4,405 metres with a cumulative total of 9,140 metres.

2023 Transvulcania Highlight Show | UTMB Word Series

Trail Runner editor-in-chief Zoe Rom, founding Trail Runner editor Brian Metzler, and marketing running brand lead Abby Levene breakdown the 2023 Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB.

UTMB World Series