OFFICIAL PROGRAM
WELCOME TO THE 23RD EDITION OF HOKA UTMB® MONT-BLANC! It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to this new edition of HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, partners, service providers, local authorities, tourism and mountain professionals, mountain hut guardians, and alpine farmers who make this event possible. And of course, thank you to all of you, runners, supporters, and spectators, for joining us this year and helping make this week an extraordinary adventure. Your passion and commitment are the driving force behind this remarkable human adventure.
SHARING EMOTIONS, TOGETHER Since 2003, HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc has brought together thousands of trail running and mountain enthusiasts. For the 23rd time, we come together to celebrate this extraordinary sport and its values of pushing personal limits, solidarity, and respect. This week is a celebration where children and adults, amateur and elite runners alike, can experience unforgettable emotions together. To ensure this remains a celebration for everyone, we invite you to respect the magnificent region that welcomes us and the people who call it home.
TOGETHER, REDUCING OUR IMPACT Reducing our impact is a strong commitment shared by everyone at UTMB Group, every day of the year. During event week, we need your support to help make a difference. Once again this year, we’ve done everything possible to ensure you can travel to and around the event without the need for a personal vehicle. That’s why we’re investing €500,000 in our UTMB Mobility transportation plan. In 2025, more than 13,000 people traveled on UTMB buses, helping reduce road congestion and preserve the tranquility of the surrounding natural areas. Let’s make that number even higher in 2026, we’re counting on you to take up the challenge! Regional and sustainably sourced aid stations, zero single-use plastic bottles, food waste recovery, and much more: discover all of our commitments on www.montblanc.utmb.world/fr/impact-report.
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PROTECTING OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
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Protecting the natural environment is one of our highest priorities. Throughout the year, our organization actively carries out environmental preservation initiatives. Working alongside local associations, we help restore and maintain the trails to ensure they remain accessible and protected for years to come. During event week, our Environmental Ambassadors cover more than 800 km of trails, installing dedicated signage in environmentally sensitive areas and helping keep the trails clean. As participants and visitors, we invite you to discover this remarkable region with care and respect. Please respect the local wildlife and flora, as well as all private property and agricultural land along the course. Dispose of all your waste responsibly and leave nature exactly as you found it, so that everyone can continue to enjoy it.
THE PEOPLE FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LAFFIN, Maire de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ESTEBAN LAGIER, Maire d’Hauteluce JOACHIM RAUSIS, Président d’Orsières
CÉCILE UTILLE-GRAND, Maire de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
ROBERTO ROTA, Maire de Courmayeur
NICOLAS EVRARD, Maire de Servoz
LIONEL ARPIN, Maire de Seez
GABRIEL VIARD GAUDIN, Maire de Beaufort
BASILE DUNAND, Maire des Contamines Montjoie
MATHIEU FERRARIS, Maire de La Thuile
FEDERICO BARZAGLI, Maire de Morgex
MARCEL GAY, Président de Bovernier
ALESSANDRA UVA, Maire de Pré Saint Didier
JEAN-MARC PEILLEX, Maire de Saint-Gervais
STÉPHANE LAGARDE, Maire des Houches
PATRICIA BRUCHEZ, Présidente de Trient
EMILIEN RODUIT, Président de Martigny Combe
PATRICK ANCEY, Maire de Vallorcine
OUR THANKS TO ALL! The Mont-Blanc valley residents, whom the organization calls “les Amis de l’UTMB® Mont-Blanc”, contribute to the smooth running of the event through their welcome and efficiency.
community to the region. We have forged strong ties with these local residents, based on simple, authentic moments such as the energy at the start, the friendliness at a refreshment point, the beauty of the race experienced at night, the adventures post-race...
Thanks to these men and women, we can welcome the entire outdoor and trail running The event is an opportunity to gather all these good vibes around a common adventure.
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MEET YOUR EXTRAORDINARY Uniting trail runners, both elite and amateur alike, through the leading international events in the most stunning locations. The UTMB® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience UTMB® adventure across the world, discovering cultures and sharing trails as they start their quest towards the UTMB® World Series Finals at the pinnacle HOKA UTMB® MontBlanc.
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FINALS
MAJORS OCEANIA MAJOR
HOKA UTMB® MONTBLANC AUGUST 2430
HOKA ULTRATRAIL AUSTRALIA™ BY UTMB®
MAY 1417
CHAMONIX MONTBLANC, COURMAYEUR, ORSIÈRES FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND
KATOOMBA, AUSTRALIA
EUROPE MAJOR
HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®
UTMB CCC OCC
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JULY 0105
VIELHA, SPAIN
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AMERICAS MAJOR
HOKA KODIAK ULTRA MARATHONSTM BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 0811
BIG BEAR LAKE, USA
ASIAPACIFIC MAJOR
HOKA CHIANG MAI THAILAND BY UTMB®
NOV 28 DEC 6
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
EVENTS EUROPE
JANUARY 2225
APRIL 2426
UNITED KINGDOM
NEW
NEW ZEALAND
APRIL 30MAY 03 NEW
MEXICO
MAY 1417
NEW
MAY 23
SPAIN
AFRICA
MARCH 1922
MAY 2931
ITALY
EUROPE
CROATIA
JUNE 1114
JUNE 1214
ASIA
APRIL 2325
JUNE 1214 NEW
USA
MONTE ROSA WALSERWAEG BY UTMB®
JULY 1719
SPEEDGOAT TM MOUNTAIN RACES BY UTMB®
ANDORRA
JULY 2325 NEW
JULY 2426
JUNE 1820
GERMANY
ROMANIA
AMERICAS
QUITO TRAIL BY UTMB®
INDONESIA
SALOMON ZUGSPITZ ULTRA TRAIL POWERED BY LEDLENSER BY UTMB®
USA
EUROPE
BUCOVINA ULTRA ROCKS BY UTMB®
FRANCE
EUROPE
ITALY
AMERICAS
TRAIL OF THE KINGS LAKE TOBA BY UTMB®
CHINA
SWITZERLAND
EUROPE
ASIA
ULTRATRAIL MOGAN BY UTMB®
THE CANYONS ENDURANCE RUNSTM BY UTMB®
EIGER ULTRA TRAILTM BY UTMB®
JULY 1519
SOUTH AFRICA
TRAIL DU SAINTJACQUES BY UTMB®
USA
SWITZERLAND
EUROPE
AUSTRIA
EUROPE
DESERT RATS TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVALTM BY UTMB®
AMERICAS
JULY 1012
TRAIL 100 ANDORRATM BY UTMB®
AMERICAS
APRIL 1012
TRAIL VERBIER STBERNARD BY UTMB®
USA
EUROPE
ISTRIA 100TM BY UTMB®
FRANCE
EUROPE
MOUNTAIN ULTRA TRAILTM BY UTMB®
CHIANTI ULTRA TRAIL BY UTMB®
NEW
JULY 0911
MOZART 100TM BY UTMB®
EUROPE
APRIL 0912
RESTONICA TRAIL BY UTMB®
UNITED KINGDOM
EUROPE
TENERIFE BLUETRAIL BY UTMB®
USA
EUROPE
AMERICAS MAY 1517
EUROPE
APRIL 0912
WESTERN STATES® 100MILE ENDURANCE RUN
JUNE 2728
ROTHROCK BY UTMB®
ARGENTINA
CHILE
AMERICAS
FRANCE
MAY 1517
CHINA
USHUAIA FIN DEL MUNDO BY UTMB®
MARCH 1921
JUNE 2628
ULTRATRAIL SNOWDONIA BY UTMB®
WAR HORSE ULTRATRAIL XIAMEN BY UTMB®
MARCH 1822
TORRENCIAL CHILE BY UTMB®
PORTUGAL
EUROPE
ASIA
ITALY
AMERICAS
TRAIL ALSACE BY UTMB®
KENTING TAIWAN
AMERICAS
JUNE 2428
EUROPE
HOKA XTRAIL KENTING BY UTMB®
MARCH 1415
LA SPORTIVA® LAVAREDO ULTRA TRAIL® BY UTMB®
THAILAND
EUROPE
MAY 0103
JAPAN
EUROPE
OH MEU DEUS BY UTMB®
ASIA
MARCH 0608
JUNE 1821
AMAZEAN JUNGLE THAILAND BY UTMB®
PUERTO VALLARTA MÉXICO BY UTMB®
MARCH 0507
FRANCE
ASIA
TARAWERA ULTRATRAIL BY UTMB®
AMERICAS
KAGA SPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 BY UTMB®
GRAND RAID VENTOUX BY UTMB®
OCEANIA
FEBRUARY 1415
ASIA
EUROPE
ARC OF ATTRITION BY UTMB®
JULY 31AUGUST 02 NEW
ECUADOR
EUROPE
GAUJA TRAIL BY UTMB®
AUGUST 0102
LATVIA
CALENDAR CHIHUAHUA BY UTMB®
KAT100TM BY UTMB®
AUGUST 0608 NEW
OCTOBER 0103
AUSTRIA
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ULTRA TRAIL MOUNT YUN BY UTMB
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OCTOBER 1618
CANADA
AMERICAS
EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 1012
OCTOBER 3031
USA
USA
CHINA
EUROPE SKYLINE SCOTLAND BY UTMB® SEPTEMBER
MALLORCA BY UTMB®
WILDSTRUBEL BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 30 NOVEMBER 1
SWITZERLAND
SPAIN
ASIA
ASIA
MALAYSIA ULTRATRAIL BY UTMB®
ULTRATRAIL SHUDAO BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1113
NOVEMBER 68
MALAYSIA
CHINA
ASIA
EUROPE
TRANSLANTAUTM BY UTMB®
KAÇKAR BY UTMB®
NOVEMBER
TÜRKIYE
ASIA
EUROPE
JD ULTRATRAIL GREAT WALL BY UTMB®
PUGLIA BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1113
NOVEMBER
CHINA
HONG KONG, CHINA
ITALY
AMERICAS
AMERICAS
GRINDSTONE TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVALTM BY UTMB®
HOKA PACIFIC TRAILS CALIFORNIA BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1720
NOVEMBER 1315
USA
PATAGONIA BARILOCHE BY UTMB®
PARATY BRAZIL BY UTMB®
NOVEMBER 1822
BRAZIL
EUROPE
NICE CÔTE D’AZUR BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 2427
ULTRATRAIL KOSCIUSZKOTM BY UTMB®
SLOVENIA
EUROPE
FRANCE
ARGENTINA
OCEANIA
JULIAN ALPS TRAIL RUN BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1820
USA
AMERICAS
AMERICAS
SEPTEMBER 1720
UNITED KINGDOM
SWEDEN
EUROPE
EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 1113
AMERICAS ULTRA TRAIL CHATTANOOGA BY UTMB®
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KULLAMANNEN BY UTMB®
SNOWBASIN BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1013
JAPAN
SOUTH KOREA
ASIA
ULTRA TRAIL WHISTLERTM BY UTMB
VIETNAM
ASIA ®
OCTOBER 0204
CANADA
AMERICAS
ASIA VIETNAM HIGHLANDS TRAIL BY UTMB®
TRANSJEJU BY UTMB®
BORÉALYS MONTTREMBLANT BY UTMB®
AUGUST 2123
MEXICO
ASIA
AMERICAS
AUGUST 1416
NEW IN 2027
AMERICAS
EUROPE
NOVEMBER 2628 NEW
AUSTRALIA
ASIA
OMAN BY UTMB®
DECEMBER 1012
OMAN
VISIT UTMB.WORLD EUROPE
ASIA
AMERICAS
OCEANIA
AFRICA
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THE PROGRAM HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC 2026 ANIMATION PROGRAM Find here the events organized throughout the week: montblanc.utmb.world/discover/the-event/animation
MONDAY 24.08 TIME
PLACE
EVENT
08:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
PTL® Start
08:30
Martigny-Combe, Place Centrale
Mini UTMB® Start
10:00 - 18:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Ultra-Trail® Village
10:00 - 20:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
10:00 - 10:30
Martigny-Combe, Place Centrale
MCC Start
13:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers MCC
19:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
MCC Prize Ceremony
23:50
Courmayeur, Place Brocherel
TDS® Start
TIME
PLACE
EVENT
10:00 - 18:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Ultra-Trail® Village
10:00 - 20:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
11:00
Courmayeur, Place Brocherel
YCC Start
12:30
Courmayeur, Parc Bollino
1ers Finishers YCC
14:00 - 14:40
Courmayeur, Place Brocherel
ETC Start
15:00
Courmayeur, Parc Bollino
YCC Prize Ceremony
15:30
Courmayeur, Parc Bollino
1ers Finishers ETC
18:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers TDS®
18:00
Courmayeur, Parc Bollino
ETC Prize Ceremony
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THE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 26.08 TIME
PLACE
EVENT
09:00 - 18:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Ultra-Trail® Village
09:00 - 20:30
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
10:00
Chamonix, Champ du Savoy
YCC The Revenge Start
14:00
Chamonix, Champ du Savoy
Mini UTMB® Start
15:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
YCC The R. Prize Ceremony
15:30 - 16:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
Charitable initiatives presentation
16:00 - 17:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
Elite athlete presentation
17:00 - 17:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
Team Adaptive Presentation
19:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
TDS® Prize Ceremony
THURSDAY 27.08 TIME
PLACE
EVENT
08:15 - 09:00
Orsières, Place des Ides
OCC Start
09:00 - 18:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Ultra-Trail® Village
09:30 - 20:30
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
13:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers OCC
19:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
OCC Prize Ceremony
TIME
PLACE
EVENT
09:00 - 09:30
Courmayeur, Place Brocherel
CCC® Start
09:00 - 14:00
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Ultra-Trail® Village
09:00 - 21:30
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
après-midi
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers PTL®
17:45
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
UTMB® Start
19:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers CCC®
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FRIDAY 28.08
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SATURDAY 29.08 TIME
PLACE
EVENT
10:00 - 20:30
Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc
Fan Experience
10:00
Courmayeur, Sport Center
Mini UTMB®
10:00
Trient, Cour d’école de Trient
Mini UTMB®
10:00
Vallorcine, Place SNCF
Mini UTMB®
11:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
CCC® Prize Ceremony
13:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
1ers Finishers UTMB®
TIME
PLACE
EVENT
12:30
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
UTMB® Prize Ceremony - Categories
15:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
PTL® Finishers Celebration
16:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
UTMB® Prize Ceremony - General
16:00 - 18:00
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
Closing Ceremony
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
SUNDAY 30.08
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L’ÉVÉNEMENT - PROGRAMME
EVENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM Live the experience too! Beyond the sporting challenge, the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a true celebration of trail running and the mountains, bringing Chamonix and the Mont-Blanc region (France, Switzerland and Italy) to life for an entire week. Throughout the territory, enjoy unforgettable moments with a rich and diverse line-up of entertainment open to everyone: - FAN EXPERIENCE AND ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF CHAMONIX - FILM SCREENINGS, INSPIRING TALKS AND ROUND TABLES - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND MEETINGS WITH LOCAL CHARITIES - FAN ZONES TO CHEER ON RUNNERS AS CLOSE TO THE ACTION AS POSSIBLE - ACTIVITIES AND ANIMATIONS HOSTED BY OUR PARTNERS - FESTIVE VIBES, LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT AND PLENTY OF SURPRISES...
Whether you’re a trail running enthusiast, curious to explore the world of ultra-trail, or just passing through, let yourself be swept up in the unique energy of the event.
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EVENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC 2026 Discover the full entertainment programme at: montblanc.utmb.world/discover/the-event/animation
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ECO-RESPONSABILITY With the event based around the Mont-Blanc, a region that is unique in the world, it is vital that we remain committed to our values and develop all the necessary measures to conserve this extraordinary natural environment.
G.E.S.I.
ECO-RESPONSIBLE AID STATIONS
The GESI Charter (International Sustainable Sports Events), which the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc joined from the outset, has gradually permeated every level of the organization. Today, this commitment is reflected in three main pillars of action: environment, territories, and inclusion.
Since 2017, we have been working to make our aid stations more sustainable while rethinking the traditional race aid station experience. For example, we offer vegetarian options at selected aid stations.
All aspects of the event - logistics, aid stations, volunteer coordination, etc. - incorporate initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact, promoting the regions crossed by the race, and encouraging more inclusive participation. The goal is clear: to make the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc a model of sustainability in the world of sport.
To support short supply chains and local businesses, as many products as possible are sourced from the municipality hosting each aid station (such as bread and cheese). When this is not possible, products are sourced from the surrounding department or, wherever possible, from France, Italy, or Switzerland, with preference given to organically certified products.
PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
« BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS »
The HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc races pass through conservation areas in France, Italy and Switzerland. Please follow the signs indicating the rules in force. In all cases, camping, campfires smoke flares, and the use of drones are strictly prohibited. We ask you to please respect the rules of the nature reserves!
Since 2018, as part of the BYOU (Bring Your Own Utensils) scheme, there will be no disposable crockery or utensils at the refreshment points. So, if you would like to eat hot food, you will need to bring your own bowl and cutlery. Why not adopt this best practice for when you go on your next picnic too?
RAISING AWARENESS
ECO-RESPONSABILITY
On the ground and at bib collection, you’ll meet our environmental ambassadors. Their mission is to raise awareness of environmental and local issues while sharing best practices and responsible behaviors to help protect the natural areas crossed by the races.
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To help you better understand the natural environment in which you’ll be running, we’ve developed dedicated educational signage. In the heart of Chamonix, join family-friendly activities and interactive sessions focused on mountain-related topics, including pastoralism, mountain ecosystems, and waste management (Fan Experience and Champs du Savoy).
CARRY YOUR OWN TRASH Runners and support crews: do not leave anything behind on the trail — not even toilet paper or fruit scraps! Let’s all be responsible and carry a waste pouch with us at all times.
BIOWASTE In Italy, Switzerland and France, runners will be asked to sort their biowaste into dedicated containers at each refreshment point. In France, an association from the valley which travels by bike, will come and collect all the biowaste from the refreshment points in Vallorcine, Argentières, Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines-Montjoie. This waste will then be distributed to composters for natural fertilizer.
Read the full 2025 Impact Report. Take all necessary steps to preserve this extraordinary natural environment.
2004
2022
Introduction of an on-site transport plan
70 % reduction of individual packaging at aid stations
2007 Suppression of plastic cups
2006 Establishment of the Environmental Committee
2013 Creation of the Ambassadors of the Environment team
Estalishment of reusable cups in the compulsory kit
2023 2017
Signing of the GESI charter
2008
2018
Launch of the mini UTMB
«Bring Your OWN Ustensil»Initiative
2014 Introduction of solidary race bibs
Introduction of equal prize money
Elimination of singleuse plastic bottles Launch of the Paths to Parenthood policy
2024 Launch of the carpooling proram for on-site teams Enhanced transport offers
Creation of Team Adaptive
2025 Introduction of the voluntary carbon offset proram Launch of UTMB GO Commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 Team Adaptive athletesxElites athletes mentoring project Environmental awareness and inclusion workshops
2026 New guidelines regarding the responsile mobility policy
WOMEN AT THE HEART OF THE HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC EXPERIENCE This week is an opportunity to celebrate the women who help make the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc what it is. Whether as runners, supporters, volunteers, organizers or spectators, women bring their passion, resilience and energy to every
aspect of the event. Through the Women in Trail initiatives, we’re continuing to strengthen the experience for women by creating opportunities to connect, learn from one another and inspire the next generation of trail runners.
THIS YEAR ONCE AGAIN, ENHANCED SERVICES FOR WOMEN ARE AVAILABLE.
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To improve visibility, participation and the overall race experience:
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•The Elite Start Zone will be equally shared between the top women and men, with dedicated UTMB LIVE coverage of the Top 10 women and men to ensure equal visibility and recognition. •Because meeting women’s specific needs is essential to creating a more inclusive experience, a Women Kit with essential menstrual hygiene products will be available at every aid station, so that periods are never a barrier to performance or well-being. •A dedicated breastfeeding space can also be arranged for participants who request it in advance. •Women’s toilets and changing areas will be available throughout the course, helping every participant feel comfortable and supported.
•A dedicated WhatsApp community for women registered in the OCC, CCC and UTMB Finals will provide a space to connect, ask questions and build relationships before and during the event. Throughout the week, all our welcome to join a line-up of activities including: •Talks on women in trail running, inclusion, health, race safety and progressing to longer distances. •Inspiring film screenings and UTMB LIVE watch parties. •Shake-out runs and yoga sessions. •Meet-ups and Q&As with athletes, experts and members of the trail running community. •Community gatherings designed to help women connect, share experiences and grow their trail running network.
And men, you are a key part of these initiatives, being an ally, supporting women, being courteous and respectful on and off the trails. Encouraging the women you know to take part in these activities as well. Trail running is a team sport! Scan the QR code to discover the full program and take part in the Women in Trail initiatives.
ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing and encouraging the participation of athletes with disabilities in trail running, UTMB Group has implemented an Adaptive Athlete policy across all UTMB World Series events. This policy officially recognizes runners with disabilities and provides practical measures to support and facilitate their participation in UTMB World Series events. In 2026, 58 athletes and their guides will take the start of one of the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc races, including 15 members of the Adaptive Team.
The 2026 edition marks another important milestone, with Adaptive Team athletes competing across every race format at HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc, from the ETC to the PTL®. Some return after making their mark in previous editions to take on an even greater challenge, while others join the adventure for the very first time with ambitious goals.
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
Following its success in 2024 and 2025, the Adaptive Team returns with several new members, continuing its mission to raise awareness and highlight the participation of runners with a wide range of visible and invisible disabilities.
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UTMB® CATÉGORIE
Distance 174KM
Elevation gain 9 900m D+
Start location Chamonix
Start date 28/08/2026
Race start 17:45
UTMB World Series Finals in the 100M category, UTMB® is the legendary race that has taken runners around the Mont-Blanc massif since 2003. A full loop, completed in a single stage, across three countries and eighteen French, Italian, and Swiss municipalities. Elite and amateur runners share the same trails here, with one common goal: to cross the finish line in Chamonix. PLUS D’INFOS PLAN DE LʼAU 03:45
U12 VALLORCINE U13 11:15
TRIENT 08:00
2 500 RUNNERS U11 CHAMPEX-LAC 02:30
MAX RACE TIME:: 46:45H LA FLÉGÈRE U14 14:45
U10 LA FOULY 22:30
CHAMONIX 16:30
DÉPART - START 28/08 - 17:45
LES HOUCHES SAINT-GERVAIS U2
U1
22:00
U9 ARNOUVAZ 18:15
MONT-BLANC
LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE 00:00
U3
U8 REFUGE BERTONE U6
THE RACES
U5
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LAC COMBAL 10:00
LA BALME 02:00
U4 LES CHAPIEUX 05:15
CHECROUIT
U7 COURMAYEUR 13:15
U1
Point de contrôle sans assistance Checkpoint without assistance
U3
Point de contrôle avec assistance Checkpoint with assistance
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 20:00H
CCC® CATÉGORIE
Distance Distance 100KM 101KM
Dénivelé Elevation gain 66 100m 050m D+ D+
Start location Courmayeur
Start date 28/08/2026
Race start 09:00
UTMB World Series Finals in the 100K category, CCC® connects Courmayeur to Chamonix. An international race crossing Italy, Switzerland, and France, launched in an atmosphere only the Italians know how to create.
PLUS D’INFOS PLAN DE LʼAU 00:15
C5
C1
Point de contrôle sans assistance Checkpoint without assistance
C3
Point de contrôle avec assistance Checkpoint with assistance
VALLORCINE 07:15
TRIENT 04:00
C6
2 100 RUNNERS C4 CHAMPEX-LAC 23:15
MAX RACE TIME: 26:30H LA FLÉGÈRE 10:45
C7 C3 LA FOULY 20:15
12:00
C2 ARNOUVAZ 16:30
MONT-BLANC
REFUGE BERTONE 13:45
C1 U8
COURMAYEUR
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
CHAMONIX
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 09:40H
DÉPART - START 28/08 - 09:00
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TDS® CATÉGORIE
RUNNING STONES
Distance 145KM
Elevation gain 9 500m D+
Start location Courmayeur
Start date 24/08/2026
Race start 23:50
Beautiful, technical, wild and demanding — there’s no shortage of words to describe the TDS®. An acronym of ‘Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie’, the TDS® links the Val d’Aoste to the 2 Savoies, where runners will discover the villages of the Mont-Blanc and the mountains that surround them. PLUS D’INFOS 1 300 RUNNERS CHAMONIX
MAX RACE TIME: 44:55H
20:45
LES HOUCHES 19:15
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 18:00H
T11 BELLEVUE 18:15 MONT-BLANC LES CONTAMINES 13:15
T10
COURMAYEUR T1
T9
T8
T7 BEAUFORT 03:00
HAUTELUCE 05:30
LA GITTAZ 19:30
THE RACES
LAC COMBAL 03:30
T6
T5
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CHECROUIT
T2
LE SIGNAL 11:15
DÉPART - START 24/08 - 23:50
CORMET DE ROSELEND 17:15
T3
FORT DE LA PLATTE 13:45
BOURG ST-MAURICE 11:00
T4
SEEZ
COL DU PETIT ST BERNARD 08:30
T1
Point de contrôle sans assistance Checkpoint without assistance
T3
Point de contrôle avec assistance Checkpoint with assistance
OCC CATÉGORIE
Distance 60KM 55KM
Elevation gain Dénivelé 3 500m D+
Startde location Lieu départ Orsières
Start Date de date départ 27/08/2026 25/08/2022
Race Heure destart départ 08:15 08:15 - 9:15
UTMB World Series Finals in the 50K category, OCC is the ultimate challenge for middle-distance runners. Starting from Orsières, Switzerland, its technical course reaches Chamonix via Champex-Lac, Trient, and the iconic Col de Balme. PLUS D’INFOS
COL DE BALME 17:30
ARGENTIÈRE 21:15
CHAMONIX 23:30
ORSIÈRES O1 CHAMPEX-LAC
DÉPART - START 27/08 - 08:15
MAX RACE TIME: 14:30H WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 05:15H
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
O4
TRIENT 14:15
O3
2 100 RUNNERS
PLAN DE LʼAU 11:15
O2
MONT-BLANC
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MCC CATÉGORIE
Distance 40KM
RUNNING STONES
Elevation gain 2 350m D+
Start location Martigny-Combe
Start date 24/08/2026
Race start 10:00
Starting in Martigny-Combe (Switzerland), this 40kms, 2,350m race links the Swiss Valais to Chamonix. Dedicated primarily to volunteers and residents of the Mont-Blanc area, this race offers a taste of the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc experience over a more accessible distance. MARTIGNY-COMBES DÉPART - START 24/08 - 10:00
PLUS D’INFOS 1 500 RUNNERS
M1 COL DE LA FORCLAZ 12:30
COL DE BALME 15:45
ARGENTIÈRE 18:00
THE RACES
M3
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CHAMONIX 20:30
MONT-BLANC
M2
MAX RACE TIME: 10:00H WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 03:15H
ETC
CATÉGORIE
RUNNING STONES
Distance 15KM
Elevation gain 1 200m D+
Start location Courmayeur
Start date 25/08/2026
Race start 14:00
Tue 04:55 PM
The Experience Trail Courmayeur offers runners breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Italian Alps, a great trail running challenge and the chance to enjoy an authentic pizza just after crossing the finish line. PLUS D’INFOS 1 500 RUNNERS
E1
DÉPART - START 25/08 - 14:00
MAX RACE TIME: 04:30H WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX 01:30H
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
COURMAYEUR 19:10
LA SUCHE 16:55
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PTL® Distance 300KM
Elevation gain 25 000m D+
Start location Chamonix
Start date 24/08/2026
Race start 08:00
THE RACES
This extraordinary human and sporting adventure takes carefully selected teams, chosen based on their skills, on a grand tour of Mont-Blanc, venturing off the beaten path. Each year, a new route showcases the richness and diversity of the French, Italian, and Swiss trails around the Mont-Blanc massif.
PLUS D’INFOS MAX RACE TIME: 151H
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YCC
A CHALLENGE FOR 14 TO 19 YEAR OLDS Distance
15KM (Revenge : 4,5KM) 8KM (Revenge : 3,5KM) 4KM (Revenge : 2KM)
Elevation gain
1200m D+ (Revenge : 250D+) 600m D+ (Revenge : 250D+) 100m D+ (Revenge : 250D+)
Start location Courmayeur
Start date 27/08/2024 25/08/2026
Race start 11:00
JUNIORS ESPOIRS 2001-2005 2007-2008
CADETS 2006-2007 2009-2010
mar. 13:15
THE RACES
MINIMES 2008-2009 2011-2012
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The YCC is a challenge dedicated to young people born between 2007 and 2012, comprising 2 events over 2 days: a trail race starting in Courmayeur on Tuesday, and the YCC The Revenge, a short mass-start race on Wednesday in Chamonix.
Y1
LA SUCHE 13:15
COURMAYEUR 15:00 DÉPART - START 25/08 - 11:00
ULTRA PROTECTION ULTRA TRAIL*
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
SUN SECURE
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*Valid for high-protection products from the Sun Secure range.
TRANSPORTS
FEWER CARS, MORE ADVENTURES!
To encourage everyone involved in the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc to use public transport, the organization is setting up a dedicated transport service during the event to follow the races and travel around the valley. This transport network is aimed at runners, support crews and the public who wish to follow the racing. A DEDICATED TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR RUNNERS This service enables runners to reach the start lines of the six races held in Italy and Switzerland, significantly reducing the use of personal vehicles. The service operates throughout the Chamonix Valley, from Servoz to Vallorcine, as well as in the Arve Valley, with departures from Cluses, Sallanches, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Le Fayet), and Les Contamines-Montjoie. Shuttles serve only the designated stops communicated by the organization. Please refer to the transport plan to identif y your designated pick-up point. New for 2026, runners will also be able to be picked up at Les Contamines-Montjoie and taken to the race start lines.
TRANSPORT UTMB®
A SPECIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR SUPPORT CREWS AND THE PUBLIC
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The HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc organization has set up an exceptional race shuttle service in collaboration with three cross-border operators (Transdev, ATS, TMR), open to all race followers, enabling them to follow runners to various points along the route. The UTMB Buses are available for each race and allow supporters to follow their runners from the start to the finish, enjoying the race atmosphere at key refreshment points with complete peace of mind. The organization is also working with the Communauté de communes de la vallée de Chamonix Mont-Blanc to promote the use of the pre-existing public transport network. The HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc is offering
reduced-price access to the network for anyone with a guest card, which can be requested when paying the tourist tax.
A FEW FIGURES, EACH YEAR:
+13 000 PEOPLE ARE TRANSPORTED
150 BUSES ARE DEPLOYED THROUGHOUT THE MONT-BLANC AREA
15 BUS LINES ARE DEPLOYED FOR THE EVENT
OUR THANKS TO THOSE PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT OUR MOBILITY PLAN: the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc community, Transdev and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COURMAYEUR SKI LIFTS To encourage all supporters to use public transport, there will once again be a 20% discount on the Courmayeur Mont-Blanc Funivie lifts to all those registered for one of the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc races on presentation of an entry confirmation and for all holders of a UTMB® Mobility transport ticket.
CHILDREN Given the possibility of late-night waits and difficult weather conditions, the transport system is not suitable for children under the age of 3. ANIMALS, BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS Animals, bicycles, and scooters are not permitted on the organization’s shuttle buses, with the exception of assistance dogs.
BASE CAMPS In 2022 UTMB Mont-Blanc launched the BASE CAMP concept — areas accessible free of charge with the UTMB Mobility pass for support crew and supporters to wait in the warmth. IN 2026, WE’RE CONTINUING TO SET UP THESE AREAS! Located all along the UTMB, CCC and TDS routes, the BASE CAMPS are accessible day and night on presentation of your UTMB Mobility pass.
Along the way, you’ll meet mobility ambassadors who can give you all the information you need! We’d like to make a bet with you: you no longer need a car to follow the race. BY BUS IT’S EASY, AND YOU CAN GO WHERE CARS CANNOT!
For the other races we strongly advise against travelling by car as there will be long traffic jams, parking difficulties, and small winding roads... If you have no other means of transport, please carpool.
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
The Base Camps are located close to the refreshment points and are clearly signposted. Near some Base Camps, drink stands (paid consumption) will be available.
CARS Following the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc Finals by car is impossible: roads and parking lots are closed.
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TRANSPORTS ROAD CLOSURES To limit the use of cars and the associated nuisance for the area, and in collaboration with the competent local authorities, we have decided to close certain roads. Only the UTMB® Mobility transport system will have access.
ORSIÈRES – LA FOULY closed from 12:30 to 23:30 on Friday and from 09:00 on Saturday to 01:00 on Sunday
The Mont-Blanc Express, running from Chamonix to Le Fayet, will be free on 4 services.
ORSIÈRES – CHAMPEX LAC closed from 12:30 to 23:00 on Friday and from 09:00 on Saturday to 01:00 on Sunday
Access to Les Contamines-Montjoie and Notre-Dame de la Gorge from Chamonix will be via the UTMB Bus shuttle service only, and booking is compulsory.
LES HOUCHES crossing closed on Friday from 18:00 to 19:30 SAINT-GERVAIS - LES CONTAMINES closed from Friday 18:00 to 00:00 Free UTMB shuttle buses will be running from the Passy park-and-ride car park and the Mountain Store to the Le Valléen cable car station. Access to the Le Valléen cable car will be free of charge on this occasion to travel to Saint-Gervais (return journey within the specified time slots).
ARNOUVAZ road closed from Courmayeur — only UTMB® Buses can access from Friday 08:00 to Saturday 20:00 LAC COMBAL access forbidden — no UTMB® Bus access. Access available on foot only from Courmayeur (2h30 walk) LA GITTAZ road closed from 08:00 on Tuesday to 20:00 on Wednesday (unless entitled)
TRANSPORT UTMB®
STATIONNEMENT IMPOSSIBLE POUR : - CHAMONIX CENTRE-VILLE - VALLORCINE - LES HOUCHES - TRIENT - COL DE LA FORCLAZ
Using your own car to follow the race is at your own risk as regards assistance for your runner. For optimum assistance and peace of mind, we recommend using the UTMB Mobility system.
FIND ALL THE INFO ON MONTBLANC.UTMB.WORLD
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GETTING AROUND DURING RACES
MORE INFORMATION:
CLUSES
VALLORCINE
CHAMPEX-LAC
ORSIéRES ORSIÈRES
ARGENTIéRE ARGENTIÈRE
SALLANCHES
SERVOZ
LA FOULY
LE FAYET
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SAINT-GERVAIS
CHAMONIX
LES HOUCHES
ARNOUVAZ
MONT-BLANC
LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE
COURMAYEUR
NOTRE-DAME DE LA GORGE HAUTELUCE
BEAUFORT
CORMET DE ROSELEND
COL DU PETIT ST-BERNARD
BOURG ST-MAURICE
ST-GERVAIS
CHAMONIX MARTIGNY
COURMAYEUR
Free shuttles for runners to get to the race start line. (In the event of traffic congestion, we guarantee that all shuttles will arrive before the race start.)
UTMB® Mobility for support crews to get to the race starts and to follow the runners through the villages without taking their personal vehicle.
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
Reduced-price travel on Chamonix Mobilité urban buses and free access to the Mont-Blanc Express train in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley (from Servoz to Vallorcine) on presentation of your guest card (provided by your accommodation). Free public transport in Courmayeur.
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CHAMONIX- MONT-BLANC
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1 PLACE TRIANGLE DE LʼAMITIÉ
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Start and finish races Prize ceremony Meal post-race
8 5
2 CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON Showers Rest Drop off and pick up spare bags
3 4
3 SALLE EMC2
1
Bibs collection 4 PLACE DU MONT-BLANC Ultra-Trail® Village - Fan Experience Animation zone Closing Buffet
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5 LYCEE ROGER FRISON ROCHE
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Nursery Physiotherapists, podiatrists 6 CHAMP DU SAVOY Minis UTMB® YCC the Revenge 7 CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC Media Center 8 MAISON NORDIQUE Departure and arrival UTMB® Bus Race tracking – except St Gervais direction UTMB 9 MAISON UTMB®
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10 GRÉPON BUS Departure and arrival UTMB® Bus to get to the race start line POINT D’EAU
4 2
COURMAYEUR
5
1 PIAZZA BROCHEREL Start of TDS®, CCC®, ETC, YCC
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2 COURMAYEUR SPORT CENTER Departure and arrival UTMB® Mobility Bibs collection UTMB®, TDS®, CCC®, ETC, YCC Supply UTMB®
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3 PIAZZALE MONTE BIANCO Drop off spare bags TDS®, CCC® 4 PARCO BOLLINO Arrivals ETC, YCC Prize ceremony ETC, YCC 5 AUDITORIUM
CITY MAPS
Drop off spare bags ETC, YCC
POINT D’EAU
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ORSIÈRES 1 PLACE DES IDES Departure and arrival UTMB® Mobility (THURSDAY) Start of OCC Camping-car or vans parking Pre-start Departue shuttle Champex-Lac and/or La Fouly Bibs collection OCC Drop off spare bags
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1
1 PLACE CENTRALE
2
MCC Start 2 SALLE DE L’EAU VIVE Bibs collection Drop off spare bags
HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
MARTIGNY-COMBE
Bus UTMB Mobility
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SUPPORT CREW We’ve come a long way since 2003! From a single race with 700 contenders, the event now brings together 10,000 runners and 8 individual races, each with its own identity. While the event has gained in reputation, its values remain the same: fair play, friendliness, and respect for people and this glorious natural environment. To ensure every participant in the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc has a memorable experience, a certain number of rules must be respected on the trail:
SUPPORT ZONE On entering, runners have agreed to respect the rules. Support crews must not jeopardize their runner’s commitment. Reminder: running alongside a participant outside the support zones near the refreshment points is strictly forbidden and exposes the runner to a 15-minute penalty. Be careful not to confuse the support zone (a few hundred meters before and after each refreshment point, and clearly signposted) and the assistance zone (the part of the refreshment point reserved for assistance). In other words, in the support zone you can be accompanied but not assisted!
ASSISTANCE ZONE Personal assistance is tolerated at certain refreshment points, within the Assistance Zone specifically reserved for this purpose, and on presentation of the ‘Assistance’ ticket and at the discretion of the station manager. Assistance can only be provided by one person at a time, with no specific equipment other than a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters. Assistance provided by a professional team, or any medical or paramedical professional — even if it’s a parent — is strictly forbidden. 1 TICKET per assistance zone 1 TICKET = 1 person*
Please note that some assistance zones may be outdoors, so equip yourself accordingly! Please note that this year, the service area at Trient is no longer authorised. NEW: The runners of UTMB and CCC will find a drop bag at Champex-Lac. *Children under 14 can of course accompany their parent without an additional ticket.
YOU TOO!
SUPPORT CREW
A quick reminder of a few simple rules I commit to following in every town and village along the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc routes (and beyond!). I lead by example and help make the celebration even more enjoyable:
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- I dispose of my waste using the bins and recycling stations provided. - I respect private property and the surrounding areas. - I use public transportation whenever possible and park only in official parking areas (unauthorized parking is strictly prohibited in all municipalities and may result in fines issued by local authorities). - From the evening through to the early morning, I keep noise to a minimum out of respect for local residents. - At all times, I follow the instructions given by event staff and law enforcement.
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INSPIRING FUTURE TRAIL RUNNERS!
Children are also in the spotlight throughout the week thanks to the various races proposed in the villages around Mont Blanc. Whether in Chamonix, Courmayeur, Vallorcine, Martigny, Les Contamines or Trient, take part in the action, share the trail running experience with your children and introduce them to the joy of the sport.
MINI YCC
MINI OCC
MINI TDS®
MINI PTL®
Short course of approx. 200m For toddlers aged 3.
Short course, approx. 400m For 5-year-olds.
Approx. 1200m For children aged 8 and 9.
Approx. 3km Orienteering race For children aged 12 and 13.
MINI MCC
MINI CCC®
MINI UTMB®
Short course, approx. 300m For 4-year-olds.
Approx. 600m For children aged 6 and 7.
Approx. 1800m For children aged 10 and 11.
YOU WILL FIND THE MINI UTMB® RACES THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT PARTNER COMMUNES ALL ROUND THE MONT-BLANC AREA!
MINI CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 14:00-16:00 CHAMP DU SAVOY - CHAMONIX MINI To share their parents’ passion, nearly 1,000 children will take part in one of the Mini UTMB® races. REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE FROM 12:00 TO 14:30. Join us at the Minis UTMB where a Mini village awaits you! Each mini race ends with a light post-race snack. These races are untimed and unranked. MINI MARTIGNY-COMBES: Monday August 24 at 09:00 MINI CONTAMINES: Thursday August 27 at 13:00 MINI COURMAYEUR: Saturday August 29 at 10:00 MINI TRIENT: Saturday August 29 at 10:00 MINI VALLORCINE : Saturday August 29 at 10:00 MORE INFORMATION:
MONTBLANC.UTMB.WORLD
VOLUNTEER PARADE:
SUNDAY AT 4:30 PM IN THE STREETS OF CHAMONIX. They are the heart and soul of this event. Without them, nothing would be possible! Come and share a friendly moment with the volunteers of the Friends of the UTMB. They will walk, to your applause, the last 500 meters of the races arriving in Chamonix, from Place Mont Blanc to Place du Triangle de l’Amitié. A moment to remember all our emotions, our laughter, our tears of this wonderful week, and already a thought for the 2027 edition.
HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC, AN EVENT THAT GIVES BACK! The Les Amis de l’UTMB Mont-Blanc Solidarity Commission offers special moments throughout the week to help you discover its work and support those who need it most! CHALETS TO MEET OUR PARTNER CHARITIES Every day, at the exit of the bib collection area, chalets will host the event’s partner charities. Come and meet them to discover their work and, perhaps, begin your own commitment alongside them! Access via the official store for non-runners. Presentations by the charities are scheduled every day on the Fan Experience stage. After “Access via the store for non-runners” PRESENTATION OF CHARITY INITIATIVES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 3:30 PM – PLACE DU TRIANGLE DE L’AMITIÉ: an emotional moment during which the charities supported through charity bibs will be presented on stage. A must-attend moment to realize that HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc is more than a sporting event, it is an event that brings people together. HOKA UTMB® MONT BLANC
More information on the large solidarity board at the entrance to the bib collection area. Or on the Les Amis de l’UTMB website: amis-utmb.org
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FROM AUGUST 24-28, 2026: COME AND DISCOVER THE LATEST TRAIL NEWS AND TAKE PART IN THE MANY EVENTS ORGANIZED ESPECIALLY FOR THE HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC!
Held in the open air in the heart of Chamonix, the Ultra-Trail® Village returns in 2026 to thrill trail running enthusiasts from around the world! Product testing, exclusive demos, previews, inspiring encounters… for five days, dive into the world of trail running by discovering top brands and connecting with industry experts. Partner brands, gear manufacturers, and event organizers will be on hand to showcase their latest innovations and share expert advice. A true hub of energy and community, the Village is also the perfect place to meet your favorite athletes — and maybe even discover the stars of tomorrow.
MORE INFORMATION montblanc.utmb.world/get-involved/ join-adventure/ultra-trail-village
On the program: autograph sessions, casual meetups, fun activities, and a few surprises along the way! With over 40% of exhibitors coming from across the globe, the Ultra-Trail Village offers a full immersion into the international trail running scene. Exciting discoveries and memorable moments await… Join us at Place du Mont-Blanc to experience the full energy of HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026!
TIMETABLE TIME
DAY
10:00 - 18:00
MONDAY 24/08
10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY 25/08
09:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY 26/08
09:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY 27/08
09:00 - 14:00
FRIDAY 28/08
Join us at the Fan Experience, where runners, supporters, and fans come together to celebrate the spirit of UTMB World Series. • Take part in challenges and try to win exclusive prizes • Enjoy inspiring talks and stories • Watch UTMB Live on giant screen: Elite presentation, OCC, CCC, and UTMB races live • Discover the events of the UTMB World Series circuit • Create unforgettable memories • Enjoy DJ sets, snacks, and more
TO EVERYONE, FROM MONDAY PROGRAM OPEN TO SATURDAY, AT THE ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE.
montblanc.utmb.world/fan-experience
TIMETABLE Monday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday : 09:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday : 09:00 AM - 8:30 PM Friday : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday : 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
TRAIL, HEALTH, AND PERFORMANCE Trail running is a rewarding but demanding sport that invites you to discover just how remarkable your body is. It is capable of extraordinary things, but understanding how it works is essential to getting the best out of it while protecting your health.
You’ve probably asked yourself questions like:
- CAN I TAKE PAINKILLERS DURING A TRAIL RACE? - HOW CAN I PREPARE MY FEET TO PREVENT BLISTERS? - HOW SHOULD I MANAGE MY SLEEP TO OPTIMIZE MY PERFORMANCE DURING AN ULTRA? - HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF FROM EXTREME HEAT? - SHOULD I ADAPT MY TRAINING ACCORDING TO MY MENSTRUAL CYCLE? - AND MANY MORE.
Since 2006, the Les Amis de l’UTMB Mont-Blanc Medical Commission has been developing evidence-based health and sports medicine advice to help you achieve your goals in the safest and best possible conditions. Come and meet the team at the Ultra-Trail Village, at their booth located just outside the bib collection area. TIME
DAY
9:00 AM–1:00 PM 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
MONDAY 24/08
2:00 PM–6:00 PM
TUESDAY 25/08
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 26/08
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
THURSDAY 27/08
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
FRIDAY 28/08
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A RACE BIB FOR THE 20K OR 50K AT TRAIL ALSACE BY UTMB OR GRAND RAID VENTOUX BY UTMB 2027.
7,680 M
EVERY DETAIL
7,660 M
7,640 M
TRAVEL
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ELEVATED EXPERIENCES
PUSH HARDER, RUN STRONGER WITH COMPRESSPORT BY YOUR SIDE.
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