As part of our policy of respect for the environment, we have introduced a digital version of the runners’ guide to reduce the production of printed material.
This has enabled us to create an interactive, user-friendly tool that includes links and videos.
To find out additional information, runners can click on LINKS or icons embedded in the content.
Visit our website MONTBLANC.UTMB.WORLD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION P.2
EDITO P.4
UTMB® WORLD SERIES P.6 PROGRAM P.14
TRANSPORTATION DURING THE EVENT P.15
RACES P.22
UTMB® P 22
CCC® P.30
TDS® P.38
OCC P.46
MCC P 52 PTL® P.58
ETC P 62 YCC P 66
RÉGLEMENT GÉNÉRAL P.72
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT P.74
SAFETY P.76
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT P.78
THE EVENT P.80 MINI UTMB® P.80
APPS UTMB® P 75
UTMB® LIVE P.12
UTMB® MOBILITY P.82
ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.84
EXTRAORDINARY CONTEST P.87
PARTNERS P.88
WELCOME TO THE 22ND EDITION OF THE HOKA UTMB® MONT-BLANC!
We’d like to extend our warmest thanks to all the volunteers, partners, service providers, local authorities, tourism and mountain professionals, refuges and alpinists who make this event possible.
And, of course, we’d like to thank you, the runners, supporters and spectators, for joining us this year to make the event such an incredible adventure. Your passion and commitment are the driving force behind this great human endeavor.
EXPERIENCING EMOTIONS TOGETHER
Since 2003, the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc has brought together thousands of trail running and mountain enthusiasts. For the 22nd time, we gather to celebrate this extraordinary sport and its core values: pushing one’s limits, solidarity, and respect.
This week is a celebration where people of all ages, amateurs and professionals alike, can experience powerful emotions together. To offer even more opportunities for sharing and conviviality, we’ve added new features to the Ultra-Trail Village and Fan Experience. And to ensure this celebration remains enjoyable for all, we kindly ask you to respect our magnificent region and its inhabitants.
TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Reducing our carbon footprint is a major commitment shared by all our employees throughout the year, but during the event we need your help to make a difference. Once again, we are doing everything in our power to ensure that you don’t need a car to get to and from the event or while you are here, including investing half a million euros in a UTMB Mobility transport plan.
In 2024 we transported over 13,000 people by UTMB Bus to reduce road congestion and protect the tranquility of natural sites. How many more of you will join us in 2025? We’re counting on you to take up the challenge!
Regional and sustainable refreshments, 0 plastic bottles, biowaste recovery, and much more: find out all about our environmental commitments on our website.
PRESERVING OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the natural environment is a priority. Throughout the year our organization is actively involved in environmental conservation actions. We work to rehabilitate and maintain trails in partnership with local associations, ensuring their longevity and beauty for future generations.
During the event our Environmental Ambassadors, trained by ASTERS (nature conservationists and managers of the Haute-Savoie nature reserves), will cover more than 800kms of trails to help participants respect and protect nature, and to collect any garbage found along the way. We invite you, as participants and visitors, to fully embrace the spirit of ‘Leave No Trace’. Please respect our flora and fauna, but also all the private property and farmland that you cross. Please manage your garbage and leave nature as you found it, for all to enjoy.
THE PEOPLE
LIONEL ARPIN, Maire de Seez
FRANÇOIS BARBIER, Maire des Contamines Montjoie
FEDERICO BARZAGLI, Maire de Morgex
ALESSANDRA UVA, Maire de Pré Saint Didier
GHISLAINE BOSSONEY, Maire des Houches
EMILIEN RODUIT, Président de Martigny Combe
XAVIER DESMARETS, Maire d’Hauteluce
GUILLAUME DESRUES, Maire de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
NICOLAS EVRARD, Maire de Servoz
CHRISTIAN FRISON ROCHE, Maire de Beaufort
MATHIEU FERRARIS, Maire de La Thuile
ERIC FOURNIER, Maire de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
MARCEL GAY, Président de Bovernier
JEAN-MARC PEILLEX, Maire de Saint-Gervais
JOACHIM RAUSIS, Président d’Orsières
ROBERTO ROTA, Maire de Courmayeur
PATRICIA BRUCHEZ, Présidente de Trient
JEREMY VALLAS, Maire de Vallorcine
OUR THANKS
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
Thanks to these men and women, we can welcome the entire outdoor and trail running 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...
The event is an opportunity to gather all these good vibes around a common adventure.
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.
The mythic HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is the world’s most well-known and revered trail running event on the planet.
In the heart of the Alps, the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals are held in 3 categories: the OCC (50K), CCC® (100K) and UTMB® (100M) every year at the end of August in Chamonix, France.
Four UTMB World Series Majors, are held each year across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions.
Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB World Series Events for the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. In total, 210 runners are also granted automatic qualification for the UTMB World Series Finals through each Major. This includes age-group category winners and the top 10 male and female runners in the 100M, 100K and 50K categories.
Get the UTMB experience closer to home. Built on a passion for the mountains, with sustainability at its heart, UTMB World Series Events, gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB adventure while showcasing the unique aspects that each race destination offers at over 50 Events around the world.
MAJORS
RUNNING STONES:
RUNNING STONES: BOOST YOUR CHANCES FOR THE UTMB WORLD SERIES FINALS
MULTIPLIEZ VOS CHANCES D’ACCÉDER AUX UTMB WORLD SERIES FINALS
Earn Running Stones by completing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K, or 100M categories at any UTMB World Series Event or Major.
Vous collectez des Running Stones en terminant une course des catégories 20K, 50K, 100K ou 100M lors d’un événement UTMB World Series ou d’un Major.
Running Stones are cumulative and never expire, so you can collect as many as you like over time.
Les Running Stones sont cumulables et n’expirent jamais, vous pouvez donc en accumuler autant que vous le souhaitez au fil du temps.
You’ll need just 1 Running Stone from the past two years to qualify for the Finals lottery.
Each Running Stone gives you an extra chance to be selected in the lottery.
Il vous suffit d’1 Running Stone obtenue au cours des deux dernières années pour être éligible au tirage au sort des Finales.
Start your journey, gather your Running Stones, and unlock the path to the UTMB World Series Finals!
Chaque Running Stone représente une chance supplémentaire d’être sélectionné.
YOUR TRAIL RUNNING PASSPORT
VOTRE PASSEPORT POUR LE TRAIL RUNNING
The UTMB Index measures a runner’s performance across four race categories: 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M , as well as an overall score.
UTMB Index évalue la performance d’un coureur sur quatre catégories de course : 20K, 50K, 100K et 100M, ainsi qu’un score global.
UN INDICATEUR ESSENTIEL POUR :
IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR:
Participer au tirage au sort des UTMB World Series Finals (avec au moins 1 Running Stone).
Entering the UTMB World Series Finals lottery (with at least 1 Running Stone).
Defining your start wave to ensure the best race experience.
Déterminer votre vague de départ pour une expérience de course optimale.
Exclusive Race Access:
Accéder en avant-première aux inscriptions des courses :
You benefit from a 48-hour priority registration to UTMB World Series Events. And for some 100K and 100M events require a valid UTMB Index for safety or lottery pre-registration.
HOW IT WORKS:
Profitez d’un accès prioritaire de 48 heures pour vous inscrire aux événements UTMB World Series. Pour certains événements 100K et 100M , un UTMB Index valide est requis pour des raisons de sécurité ou pour accéder à une pré-inscription au tirage au sort.
COMMENT ÇA MARCHE ?
Your UTMB Index is based on your top 5 race results (weighted for recency and performance) over the last 36 months. At least 1 valid race result in the past 24 months is required for a valid UTMB Index.
With over 6,000 races worldwide they are plenty of opportunities to boost your UTMB Index.
Votre UTMB Index est calculé à partir de vos 5 meilleurs résultats de course sur les 36 derniers mois, en tenant compte de la performance et de la temporalité. Pour être valide, vous devez avoir au moins un résultat en course enregistré au cours des 24 derniers mois.
Ready to level up your trail running?
Validate or improve your UTMB Index today!
CREATE YOUR MY UTMB® ACCOUNT
CRÉEZ VOTRE COMPTE
MY UTMB®
Manage everything in one place:
Gérer tout au même endroit :
- Track your Running Stones and UTMB® Index.
- Suivez vos Running Stones et votre UTMB Index.
- View your race results and performance stats.
- Check upcoming race registrations.
START YOUR JOURNEY AT UTMB.WORLD 7
CHECK IT OUT AT UTMB.WORLD
Avec plus de 6.000 courses disponibles dans le monde, de nombreuses opportunités s’offrent à vous pour améliorer votre UTMB Index.
Prêt à passer au niveau supérieur ?
Validez ou améliorez votre UTMB Index dès aujourd’hui !
- Consultez vos résultats de course et vos statistiques de performance.
- Share your achievements with friends.
- Vérifiez vos inscriptions aux prochaines courses.
- Partager vos exploits avec vos amis.
MAJORS FINALS
HOKA UTMB® MONTBLANC
AUGUST 2531 CHAMONIX MONTBLANC, COURMAYEUR, ORSIÈRES FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND
NEW EUROPE
ARC OF ATTRITION BY UTMB®
JANUARY 2426 UNITED KINGDOM
OCEANIA
TARAWERA ULTRATRAIL BY UTMB®
FEBRUARY 1516 NEW ZEALAND
NEW ASIA
ULTRATRAIL® XIAMEN BY UTMB®
MARCH 0102 CHINA
AMERICAS
VALHÖLL FIN DEL MUNDO BY UTMB®
MARCH 1822 ARGENTINA
EUROPE
CHIANTI ULTRA TRAIL BY UTMB®
MARCH 2023 ITALY
EUROPE
TENERIFE BLUETRAIL BY UTMB®
MARCH 2729 SPAIN
EUROPE
ISTRIA 100TM BY UTMB®
APRIL 1013 CROATIA
ASIA
ULTRA TRAIL MOUNT YUN BY UTMB®
APRIL 1120 CHINA
AMERICAS
DESERT RATS TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVALTM BY UTMB®
APRIL 1113 USA
AMERICAS
THE CANYONS ENDURANCE RUNSTM BY UTMB®
APRIL 2526 USA
OCEANIA MAJOR
HOKA ULTRATRAIL AUSTRALIA™ BY UTMB®
MAY 1518 KATOOMBA, AUSTRALIA
EUROPE MAJOR
HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®
JULY 0206 VIELHA, SPAIN
AMERICAS MAJOR
HOKA KODIAK ULTRA MARATHONSTM BY UTMB
OCTOBER 1011 BIG BEAR LAKE, USA
ASIAPACIFIC MAJOR
HOKA CHIANG MAI THAILAND BY UTMB®
NOV 29 DEC 07 CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
NEW EUROPE
GRAND RAID VENTOUX BY UTMB®
APRIL 2527 FRANCE
ASIA
AMAZEAN JUNGLE THAILAND BY UTMB® MAY 0104 THAILAND
EUROPE TRAIL ALSACE GRAND EST BY UTMB®
MAY 1518 FRANCE
EUROPE
ULTRATRAIL SNOWDONIA BY UTMB®
MAY 1618 UNITED KINGDOM
NEW ASIA
ULTRATRAIL GREAT WALL BY UTMB®
MAY 1618 CHINA
AFRICA
MOUNTAIN ULTRA TRAILTM BY UTMB®
MAY 2225 SOUTH AFRICA
EUROPE
MOZART 100TM BY UTMB®
JUNE 07 AUSTRIA
EUROPE
TRAIL DU SAINTJACQUES BY UTMB®
JUNE 1315 FRANCE
EUROPE
TRAIL 100 ANDORRATM BY UTMB®
JUNE 1315 ANDORRA
NEW AMERICAS TORRENCIAL CHILE BY UTMB®
JUNE 1921 CHILE
NEW ASIA
KAGA SPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 BY UTMB®
JUNE 1922 JAPAN
EUROPE
LA SPORTIVA® LAVAREDO ULTRA TRAIL® BY UTMB®
JUNE 2529 ITALY
AMERICAS WESTERN STATES® 100MILE ENDURANCE RUN
JUNE 2829 USA
EUROPE
RESTONICA TRAIL BY UTMB®
JULY 0305 FRANCE
EUROPE
TRAIL VERBIER STBERNARD BY UTMB®
JULY 1113 SWITZERLAND
EUROPE
EIGER ULTRA TRAILTM BY UTMB®
JULY 1620 SWITZERLAND
NEW EUROPE
MONTE ROSA WALSERWAEG BY UTMB®
JULY 1820 ITALY
AMERICAS
SPEEDGOAT TM MOUNTAIN RACES BY UTMB®
JULY 2526 USA
AMERICAS QUITO TRAIL BY UTMB®
AUGUST 0203 ECUADOR
EUROPE
KAT100TM BY UTMB®
AUGUST 0709 AUSTRIA
®
AMERICAS
PARATY BRAZIL BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1821 BRAZIL
EUROPE WILDSTRUBEL BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1821 SWITZERLAND
AMERICAS
SEPTEMBER 1921 USA
EUROPE
GRINDSTONE TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVALTM BY UTMB®
JULIAN ALPS TRAIL RUN BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 1921 SLOVENIA
EUROPE
NICE CÔTE D’AZUR BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 2528 FRANCE
NEW EUROPE
KAÇKAR BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 2628 TÜRKIYE
AMERICAS
ULTRA TRAIL WHISTLERTM BY UTMB®
SEPTEMBER 2728 CANADA
ASIA
CALENDAR
MALAYSIA ULTRATRAIL BY UTMB®
MALAYSIA
SEPTEMBER 2728
NEW AMERICAS CHIHUAHUA BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 0204
MEXICO
NEW ASIA TRAIL OF THE KINGS LAKE TOBA BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 1719 INDONESIA
ASIA TRANSJEJU BY UTMB® OCTOBER 1719 SOUTH KOREA
ASIA ULTRATRAIL® NINGHAI BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 1719 CHINA
EUROPE MALLORCA BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 02 SPAIN
EUROPE KULLAMANNEN BY UTMB®
OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 01 SWEDEN
NEW ASIA ULTRATRAIL SHUDAO BY UTMB® NOVEMBER 0809 CHINA ASIA TRANSLANTAUTM BY UTMB®
NOVEMBER 1416 HONG KONG, CHINA
NEW AMERICAS PATAGONIA BARILOCHE BY UTMB® NOVEMBER 1822 ARGENTINA
NEW AMERICAS HOKA PACIFIC TRAILS CALIFORNIA BY UTMB® NOVEMBER 2223 USA
NEW EUROPE PUGLIA BY UTMB® NOVEMBER 0709 ITALY OCEANIA
ULTRATRAIL KOSCIUSZKOTM BY UTMB® NOVEMBER 2729 AUSTRALIA
NEW ASIA
XTRAIL KENTING BY UTMB® MARCH 0608, 2026 Taiwan
NEW EUROPE
BUCOVINA ULTRA ROCKS BY UTMB®
JULY 2426, 2026 ROMANIA
NEW EUROPE GAUJA TRAIL BY UTMB®
JULY 31AUGUST 02, 2026 LATVIA
NEW AMERICAS BOREALYS MONTTREMBLANT BY UTMB® AUGUST 1416, 2026 CANADA
THE PROGRAM
HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC 2025 ANIMATION PROGRAM
Find here the events organized throughout the week: montblanc.utmb.world/discover/the-event/animation
MONDAY 25.08
TUESDAY 26.08
SUUNTO X UTMB WORLD SERIES
THE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY 27.08
THURSDAY 28.08
FRIDAY 29.08
DISCOVER THE EVENTS ORGANIZED THROUGHT THE WEEK
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.
TRANSPORTS IN THE VALLEY
For all those who wish to experience the event under the best possible conditions, and to reduce our impact on the environment, we encourage runners, crews, volunteers and visitors to learn about the exceptional transport plan that we have set up for the duration of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc.
FOR THE RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONNEMENT, TAKE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTS!
Check our WEBSITE and our patners’ pages to know more about schedules, prices and conditions.
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.
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.
C HAMONIX
MARTIGNY
ST -GERVAIS
COURMAYEUR
RACE CATEGORY
The headline event of the week, the UTMB®, is an extraordinary and highly demanding journey around the Mont-Blanc massif that passes through 3 countries and 18 towns. With climbs at over 2,500m of altitude, 171kms of trails and 10,000m of D+, the UTMB pushes everyone beyond their limits for a life-changing experience.
TIME CHARTS
REGULATIONS
DROP BAGS
DROP:
Location: Chamonix, Chamonix Centre Sportif
Date: Friday, 29/08 - 14:00-17:00
PICK-UP:
Location: Chamonix, Chamonix Centre Sportif
From: Friday, 29/08 at 18:00
Until: Sunday, 31/08 at 19:00
Each runner is allowed one bag for personal items to be used at Courmayeur. During the race, you must collect your bag upon arrival at Courmayeur and leave it at the designated drop-off point when departing, so it can be transported back to Chamonix. (Note: There will be no bag collection at Champex.) No poles, valuable, or fragile items are allowed in the bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be transported. The timing of the return of bags depends on logistical constraints. A bag may arrive later than the runner, especially in cases of early race abandonment. Please be patient and respectful of the volunteers’ work.
RACE BIBS DISTRIBUTION
Remember to select the location and time to pick up your race bib on your MY UTMB runner space before August 13th.
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a visible race number on their chest or stomach, their wristband and their chip on their rucksack will have access to the aid stations. Organisers will only provide still water or energy drinks for filling water bottles or water bags. All other drinks are to be consumed on site only.
Three types of aid stations are offered:
• Drink-only stations: Still water, sparkling water, Ultra Energy Näak drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup.
• Complete aid stations: Drinks (same as above) + Ultra Energy Näak bars and waffles, sweet cakes, chocolate, apricots, oranges, raisins, salty biscuits, cheese, sausage, bread.
• Hot meal stations: Offered at Les Chapieux, Courmayeur, and Champex for the UTMB® (a gluten-free option is available on request). A post-race meal will be served in Chamonix.
• Arnouvaz aid station: Will be 100% vegetarian.
AID STATION BREAKDOWN
CREWING AND ASSISTANCE
Assistance is only permitted at certain aid stations (*). You may only be assisted by one person at a time, and only in the area specifically reserved for this purpose, on presentation of the “Assistance” ticket and at the discretion of the station manager (the rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for runners).
The “Assistance” tickets are given to the runner in the race number envelope. The runner is then free to give each ticket to the person of his/her choice.
1 TICKET PER ASSISTANCE STATION 1 TICKET = 1 PERSON
Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pit-stops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
(*)PERSONAL ASSISTANCE IS TOLERATED AT THE FOLLOWING STATIONS:
• LES CONTAMINES
• COURMAYEUR
• CHAMPEX
• TRIENT Upon presentation of a transport ticket – UTMB Mobility Switzerland
• VALLORCINE
TRAVEL BY
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
ACCESS ONLY BY UTMB MOBILITY BUS –CARS NOT ALLOWED
LES HOUCHES
Crossing closed Friday 29.08 from 17:30 to 20:00
LES CONTAMINES
access to the village only by shuttle bus (from Chamonix and St Gervais and Passy)
ARNOUVAZ
Access by shuttle only
CHAMPEX-LAC
Access to Champex-Lac only by shuttle (from Chamonix)
LA FOULY
Access to La Fouly by shuttle bus (from Chamonix) only, except for authorized guests.
TRIENT
Access by shuttle only
VALLORCINE
Access by shuttle only
ST-GERVAIS
Access to the village of St-Gervais is only by shuttle (from Chamonix and Passy).
LAC-COMBAL
Access possible only by foot
GOING TO THE START IN CHAMONIX
Chamonix Valley, Cluses, Sallanches, Fayet
Courmayeur
Orsières
RETOURNER À SON HÉBERGEMENT APRÈS LA COURSE
Vallée de Chamonix
Courmayeur
Orsières
transport Chamo’nuit - Public transport
UTMB® Mobility until Saturday 19:30
CARS SAT on Sunday
UTMB® Bus until Sunday 03:00
Departures from Chamonix over the entire period until Saturday 19:30, see complete schedules
Departures from Chamonix Sud over the whole Sunday period, see complete schedules No
Upon presentation of the race bib and companion wristband
Departures from Chamonix over the entire period until Sunday 03:00, see complete schedules
schedule No No
TRANSPORT UTMB UTMB Mobility timetable : Find it on our website
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Briefing UTMB®
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Start of UTMB®
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié 1ers Finishers UTMB®
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié
UTMB® Categories Prize ceremony
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié UTMB® General Prize ceremony
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Last Finishers UTMB®
The Livetrail app now offers runner tracking in relation to the organisation’s shuttle timetables.
For spectators and crews, this means they can access all the information they need in real time from a single interface in order to follow the runners around Mont Blanc onboard the UTMB® Mobility.
FINDING YOUR WAY
SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR EVERY ADVENTURE
RACE CATEGORY
The CCC® has grown from being the ‘little sister of the UTMB’ to one of the world’s most prestigious races. The start in the center of Courmayeur overflows with an atmosphere that only the Italians can create, it is a moment of true emotion.
1900 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 26:30H IN SUMMARY
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 09:40H
TIME CHARTS
REGULATIONS
SPARE BAGS
Drop-off
Location: Courmayeur, Piazzale Monte Bianco
Date: Friday 29th - 07:30-08:45
Pick-up
Location: Chamonix, Chamonix Centre Sportif
From: Friday 29th at 9:00
Until: Sunday 31st at 19:00
You will have one bag to drop off just before the start, containing items you don’t need during the race. This bag will be transported back to Chamonix.
No poles, valuables, or fragile items are allowed in the bags. Only bags provided by the organization will be transported. The return of bags depends on logistical constraints and may be delayed, especially if a runner drops out early in the race.
Please be patient and respectful of the volunteers’ work.
RACE BIBS DISTRIBUTION
Remember to select the location and time to pick up your race bib on your MY UTMB runner space before August 13th.
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a visible race number on their chest or stomach, their wristband and their chip on their rucksack will have access to the aid stations. Organisers will only provide still water or energy drinks for filling water bottles or water bags. All other drinks are to be consumed on site only.
3 types of refreshment points are available:
• Drink-only stations: Still water, sparkling water, Ultra Energy Näak drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup.
• Complete aid stations: Drinks (same as above) + Ultra Energy Näak bars and waffles, sweet cakes, chocolate, apricots, oranges, raisins, salty biscuits, cheese, sausage, bread.
• Hot meal stations: Offered at Les Chapieux, Courmayeur, and Champex for the UTMB® (a gluten-free option is available on request). A post-race meal will be served in Chamonix.
• Arnouvaz aid station: Will be 100% vegetarian.
AID STATION BREAKDOWN
CREWING AND ASSISTANCE
Assistance is only permitted at certain aid stations (*) You may only be assisted by one person at a time, and only in the area specifically reserved for this purpose, on presentation of the “Assistance” ticket and at the discretion of the station manager (the rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for runners).
The “Assistance” tickets are given to the runner in the race number envelope. The runner is then free to give each ticket to the person of his/her choice.
1 TICKET PER ASSISTANCE STATION
1 TICKET = 1 PERSON
Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pit-stops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following stations:
• CHAMPEX
• TRIENT Access with transport ticket – UTMB Mobility CCC Switzerland
• VALLORCINE
YOUNG CHILDREN
Due to possible waiting time and difficult weather conditions, children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the shuttles.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in the base camps.
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
TRAVEL BY UTMB® MOBILITY
TO ASSIST YOUR RUNNER
UTMB MOBILITY
ACCESS ONLY BY UTMB MOBILITY BUS –CARS NOT ALLOWED
ARNOUVAZ
Access by shuttle only
CHAMPEX-LAC
Access to Champex-Lac only by shuttle (from Chamonix)
LA FOULY
Access to La Fouly by shuttle bus (from Chamonix) only, except for authorized guests.
TRIENT
Access by shuttle only
VALLORCINE
Access by shuttle only
ACCOMPANYING AND ASSISTANCE PROHIBITED
ASSISTANCE ZONE
Tolerated assistance only 1 person
ACCOMPANYING ZONE Tolerated accopanying - Assistance prohibited
ACCOMPANYING AND ASSISTANCE PROHIBITED
GOING TO THE START IN COURMAYEUR
Chamonix Valley, Cluses, Sallanches, Fayet
Mobility
Same-day departures throughout the valley between 5h15 and 6h45
GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMODATION AFTER THE RACE
Mobility until Saturday 19:30
Departures from Chamonix over the entire period until Saturday 19h30 see complete schedules
TRANSPORT CCC
UTMB Mobility timetable : Find it on our website
montblanc.utmb.world/discover/transportation/ccc
TRANSPORT CHAMONIX MOBILITÉ
Timetable : Find it on their website
www.chamonix-mobilite.com
LIVETRAIL
The Livetrail app now offers runner tracking in relation to the organisation’s shuttle timetables.
For spectators and crews, this means they can access all the information they need in real time from a single interface in order to follow the runners around Mont Blanc onboard the UTMB® Mobility.
de Chamonix
TUESDAY 26.08
Time Place Event
14:00 - 18:00 Chamonix, Salle EMC2 Race bibs distribution
WEDNESDAY 27.08
Time Place Event
09:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Salle EMC2
THURSDAY 28.08
Race bibs distribution
Time Place Event
10:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Salle EMC2 Race bibs distribution
16:00 - 20:00 Courmayeur, Sport Center Race bibs distribution
FRIDAY 29.09
Time Place Event
05:45 - 06:45 Vallée de Chamonix Shuttles depart for the start
07:30 - 08:45 Courmayeur, Piazzale Monte Bianco Drop off spare bags
08:30 Courmayeur, Place Brocherel Briefing CCC®
09:00 - 09:30 Courmayeur, Place Brocherel Start of CCC®
18:45 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié 1ers Finishers CCC®
SATURDAY 30.08
Time Place Event
11:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié CCC® Prize ceremony
12:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Last Finishers CCC®
FINDING YOUR WAY
Open-Ear Bone Conduction Headphones
RACE CATEGORY RUNNING STONES
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.
TIME CHARTS
REGULATIONS
SPARE BAGS
DROP
Courmayeur
Piazzale Monte Bianco
Monday, 26th - 22:30-23:45
PICK UP
Chamonix
Chamonix Centre Sportif from Tuesday 27th at 06:00 to Thursday 29th at 23:59 from Friday 30th at 9:00 to Sunday 01st at 19:00
You will have one bag for personal items to be used at Beaufort. During the race, you must collect your bag upon arrival at Beaufort and drop it off at the designated location when leaving so it can be transported back to Chamonix. The bag should be dropped off near the start area in Courmayeur before the race begins. No poles, valuables, or fragile items are allowed in the bags. Only bags provided by the organization will be transported. The timing of the bag’s return depends on logistical constraints and may be delayed, especially if a runner drops out early in the race. Please be patient and respectful of the volunteers’ work.
RACE BIBS DISTRIBUTION
Remember to select the location and time to pick up your race bib on your MY UTMB runner space before August 13th
AID STATIONS
Only runners with a visible race bib on their chest or stomach, a wristband, and a chip on their backpack will have access to the aid stations. The organization will provide only still and sparkling water or energy drinks for refilling bottles or hydration packs. Other beverages must be consumed on-site only.
Three types of aid stations are offered:
• Drink-only stations: Still water, sparkling water, Ultra Energy Näak drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup.
• Complete aid stations: Drinks (same as above) + Ultra Energy Näak bars and waffles, sweet cakes, chocolate, apricots, oranges, raisins, salty biscuits, cheese, sausage, bread.
• Hot meal stations: A hot dish will be available at Beaufort for the TDS® (a gluten-free option will be available upon request). A post-race meal will be served in Chamonix.
AID STATION BREAKDOWN
CREWING AND ASSISTANCE
Assistance is only permitted at certain aid stations (*). You may only be assisted by one person at a time, and only in the area specifically reserved for this purpose, on presentation of the “Assistance” ticket and at the discretion of the station manager (the rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for runners).
The “Assistance” tickets are given to the runner in the race number envelope. The runner is then free to give each ticket to the person of his/her choice.
1 TICKET PER ASSISTANCE STATION
1 TICKET = 1 PERSON
Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pitstops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following stations:
• BOURG ST MAURICE
• BEAUFORT
• LES CONTAMINES
ACCOMPANYING AND ASSISTANCE PROHIBITED
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
CHILDREN
Due to possible waiting time and difficult weather conditions, children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the shuttles.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in the base camps.
TRAVEL BY UTMB® MOBILITY TO ASSIST YOUR RUNNER UTMB MOBILITY
ASSISTANCE ZONE
Tolerated assistance only 1 person
ACCOMPANYING ZONE
Tolerated accopanying - Assistance prohibited
ACCOMPANYING AND ASSISTANCE PROHIBITED
PROGRAM
GOING TO THE START IN COURMAYEUR
Chamonix Valley, Cluses, Sallanches, Fayet
Mobility
Departures Monday throughout the valley between 17:00 and 22:00 MY UTMB
GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMODATION AFTER THE RACE
Chamonix Valley
- Public transport
from
TRANSPORT TDS
UTMB Mobility timetable : Find it on our website
montblanc.utmb.world/discover/transportation/tds
TRANSPORT CHAMONIX MOBILITÉ
Timetable : Find it on their website
www.chamonix-mobilite.com
LIVETRAIL
The Livetrail app now offers runner tracking in relation to the organisation’s shuttle timetables.
For spectators and crews, this means they can access all the information they need in real time from a single interface in order to follow the runners around Mont Blanc onboard the UTMB® Mobility.
SUNDAY 24.08 Time Place Event
13:00 - 19:00 Chamonix, Salle EMC2 Race bibs distribution
MONDAY 25.08
09:00 - 13:00 Chamonix, Salle EMC2 Race bibs distribution
17:00 - 22:00 Courmayeur Sport Center Race bibs distribution
22:30 - 23:45 Courmayeur, Piazzale Monte Bianco Drop off spare bags
23:20 Courmayeur, Place Brocherel Briefing TDS®
23:50 Courmayeur, Place Brocherel Start of TDS®
TUESDAY 26.08
WEDNESDAY 27.08
19:00 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié TDS® Prize ceremony
20:45 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Last Finishers TDS®
FINDING YOUR WAY
RACE CATEGORY
Distance 55KM Dénivelé 3 500m D+
Lieu de départ
Heure de départ 08:15 - 9:15 Distance 57KM Elevation gain 3 500m D+
Date de départ 25/08/2022
08:15
The shorter distance makes this race accessible to medium-distance enthusiasts. Those runners who prefer less ‘Ultra’, and want to take part in the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc adventure, will discover a race format that allows them to join in the fun.
1 200 RUNNERS IN SUMMARY
MAX RACE TIME: 14:30H 28/08 -08:15
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 05:15H
TIME CHARTS
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a bib number visible on the chest or stomach, along with their wristband and timing chip on their backpack, will have access to the aid stations. The organization will only provide still and sparkling water or energy drink for refilling bottles or hydration bladders. Other drinks must be consumed on site exclusively.
Three types of aid stations are available: Drink-only aid stations:
• still water, sparkling water, Näak Ultra Energy drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup. Full aid stations:
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié 1st Finishers OCC
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié OCC Prize ceremony
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Last Finishers OCC
The Livetrail app now offers runner tracking in relation to the organisation’s shuttle timetables.
For spectators and crews, this means they can access all the information they need in real time from a single interface in order to follow the runners around Mont Blanc onboard the UTMB® Mobility.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
RACE CATEGORY RUNNING STONES
Starting in Martigny-Combe (Switzerland), this 40kms, 2,300m 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.
TIME CHARTS
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a bib number visible on the chest or stomach, along with their wristband and timing chip on their backpack, will have access to the aid stations. The organization will only provide still and sparkling water or energy drink for refilling bottles or hydration bladders. Other drinks must be consumed on site exclusively.
Three types of aid stations are available: Drink-only aid stations:
• still water, sparkling water, Näak Ultra Energy drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup. Full aid stations:
07:30 - 09:30 Martigny-Combe, Salle de l’Eau Vive Race bibs distribution
08:30 - 09:45
09:30
10:00 - 10:15
13:00
Martigny-Combe
Martigny-Combe, Place Centrale
Martigny-Combe, Place Centrale
Drop off spare bags
Briefing MCC
Start of MCC
Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié 1st Finishers MCC
19:30 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié MCC Prize ceremony
20:15 Chamonix, Place Triangle de l’Amitié Last Finishers MCC
LIVETRAIL
The Livetrail app now offers runner tracking in relation to the organisation’s shuttle timetables.
For spectators and crews, this means they can access all the information they need in real time from a single interface in order to follow the runners around Mont Blanc onboard the UTMB® Mobility.
FINDING YOUR WAY
This pedestrian ultra-endurance event takes competitors on a grand tour of the Mont-Blanc area (300km and 25,000m D+), taking in high altitude routes with no markings on the ground that require a sense of direction on and off the trails. Each edition offers a different route allowing you to discover the wealth and diversity of the French, Italian and Swiss MontBlanc massif trails.
FINDING YOUR WAY
RACE BIBS DISTRIBUTION
Remember to select the location and time to pick up your race bib on your MY UTMB runner space before August 13th.
SPARE BAGS
DROP : Near to start
PICK UP : Centre Sportif R. Bozon
SUNDAY 24.08
Race bib collection will take place in Chamonix or Martigny, depending on your choice.
11:00 - 17:00 Chamonix, SALLE EMC2 Race bibs distribution
17:00-18:00 Chamonix, Amphithéâtre de l’ENSA French Briefing
18:00-19:00 Chamonix, Amphithéâtre de l’ENSA English Briefing
MONDAY 25.08
FRIDAY 26.08
SUNDAY
RACE CATEGORY RUNNING STONES
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.
TIME CHARTS
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a bib number visible on the chest or stomach, along with their wristband and timing chip on their backpack, will have access to the aid stations. The organization will only provide still and sparkling water or energy drink for refilling bottles or hydration bladders. Other drinks must be consumed on site exclusively.
Three types of aid stations are available:
Drink-only aid stations:
• still water, sparkling water, Näak Ultra Energy drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup. Full aid stations:
18:00 Courmayeur, Jardin de l’Ange ETC Prize ceremony
Distance
15KM (Revenge : 4KM)
8KM (Revenge : 3,5KM)
4KM (Revenge : 2KM)
YCC UN CHALLENGE DESTINÉ AUX JEUNES DE 14 À 19 ANS
La YCC est un challenge dédié aux jeunes nés entre 2005 et 2010 qui est composé de 2 épreuves en 2 jours : un trail au départ de Courmayeur le mardi et une course courte et innovante le mercredi à Chamonix, YCC The Revenge. Cette épreuve fera partir les coureurs dans l’ordre inverse du classement de la veille, le spectacle promet d’être au rendez-vous !
Dénivelé
1200m D+ (Revenge : 235D+)
600m D+ (Revenge : 215D+)
100m D+ (Revenge :100D+)
JUNIORS ESPOIRS 2005-2006
Lieu de départ Courmayeur
Start location: Courmayeur
Start date: 26/08/2025
Start time:
Date de départ 27/08/2024
Heure de départ 11:00
CADETS
CADETS
2007-2008
MINIMES 2009-2010 2006-2007 2008-2009 2010-2011
The YCC is a challenge dedicated to young people born between 2006 and 2011, comprising 2 events over 2 days: a trail race starting in Courmayeur on Tuesday, and the YCC The Revenge, a short, innovative race on Wednesday in Chamonix. This event sees runners start in reverse order of the previous day’s rankings — it is sure to be quite a show!
TIME CHARTS
AID STATIONS
Only runners wearing a bib number visible on the chest or stomach, along with their wristband and timing chip on their backpack, will have access to the aid stations. The organization will only provide still and sparkling water or energy drink for refilling bottles or hydration bladders. Other drinks must be consumed on site exclusively.
Three types of aid stations are available: Drink-only aid stations:
• still water, sparkling water, Näak Ultra Energy drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup. Full aid stations:
Timetable : Find it on their website www.chamonix-mobilite.com
TUESDAY 26.08
Time Place Event
08:30 - 10:30
Courmayeur Sport Center Race bibs distribution YCC
11:00 Courmayeur, Place Brocherel Start of YCC
15:00 Courmayeur, Jardin de l’Ange YCC Prize ceremony
WEDNESDAY 27.08
Time Place Event
11:00 Chamonix, Champs du Savoy Start of YCC The Revenge YCC & YCC The Revenge Prize ceremony
Mont Blanc Series
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND YCC
REGULATIONS
RACE-BIBS
Race-bibs are given to each runner upon presentation of:
• A valid photo ID
• The backpack that you will be using during the race, so that we can attach the gps tracker to it.
You must indicate where you will pick up your bib in your Runner Account online prior to the Event. The race-bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must remain permanently and completely visible during the whole race. It must always be placed on top of all clothing and must not be positioned on a leg or on the pack. The runner’s name and partner’s logos must not be altered or hidden. The bib is the pass to access the shuttles, buses, aid stations, medical points, rest rooms, showers, bag drop-off or pick-up areas...
The bib is only withdrawn if the runner refuses to comply with the race director’s decision. If the runner abandons the race, the bib is cut and deactivated..
PORTABLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
BYOU
ARE YOU SPONSORED?
C’est très bien, mais vous ne pouvez le faire apparaître That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
ENVIRONNEMENT
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS
As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on MONTBLANC.UTMB.WORLD
In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors..
CUT-OFF TIMES
These are calculated to enable participants to reach the finish in the maximum time allowed. They are indicated on the various documents provided. The cut-off time indicated is the deadline by which competitors must leave the checkpoint. The organisers may modify the cut-off times for safety reasons. Runners will be notified by SMS and/or email. No runner will be allowed to leave a checkpoint behind the sweepers.
LIGHTING
For better night vision, the route markers have a yellow reflective element that will illuminate when your headlamp shines on it. In 2017, the organising team also introduced green markers. These are a reminder that you are in a sensitive natural area.
CAUTION: if you no longer see the route markers, turn back! Out of respect for the environment, no paint will be used on the trails.
ABANDONING THE RACE
Unless you are injured, you must not leave the trail other than at a checkpoint. In this case, you MUST notify the checkpoint supervisor, who will permanently cancel your race number and collect your rucksack chip.
The runner must keep their cancelled race number as it serves as an access pass to the shuttles, buses, meals and treatment rooms. Repatriation will be decided in consultation with the station manager, in accordance with the following general rules:
• Buses are available at certain feed stations indicated by a “bus” pictogram on the timetable for runners who have abandoned the race and want to return to Chamonix.
• Runners who abandon the race at another aid or feed station, but whose state of health does not require them to be evacuated, must return to the nearest repatriation point as quickly as possible and by their own means.
• In the event that a runner abandons the race before a checkpoint, it is imperative to return to the previous checkpoint and report withdrawal from the race to the station manager. If, while returning to the previous checkpoint, the runner encounters sweepers, it is the sweepers who will cancel the race number. The runner is then outside the organisation’s area of control.
New: for better feedback, you can also declare your withdrawal on the application. LIVETRAIL®
Please note, however, that the withdrawal procedure described above also applies to runners that have the application.
REPATRIATION
The organisation does not provide repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for medical reasons and on the decision of the medical officer or head of station). Runners who abandon at a mountain station must return as quickly as possible and by their own means to the nearest repatriation point where the organisation’s buses are available.
REST AND SHOWERS
You can only take a hot shower at the finish. On the course, showers are only available on medical advice. The rest areas provided by the organisers will be strictly reserved for runners who are racing or who have just finished. Under no circumstances will they provide overnight accommodation. Access to the rest area will only be possible for runners who have their own sleeping bag liner.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Why is mandatory equipment required
During the month of August in the Mont-Blanc area, the weather can get very hot (more than 30°C), or very cold (up to -10°C experienced above 2000m), with rain, hail or even snow. Your equipment must be suitable for confronting all types of conditions and allow you to spend one or two nights outdoor, on the race route, depending on your speed of progress. In case of an incident, your equipment must also allow you to wait for the rescue team in sufficiently safe conditions.
You must carry the mandatory equipment with you during the whole race - from start to finish - or you will be penalized. Race stewards may check your equipment at any time during the race.
Don’t forget that the equipment we request includes an essential list of basic items that each trail runner must adapt according to their own abilities. We highly recommend you to test it during training sessions under different conditions and to carry everything you need with you.
Additional kits required depending on weather conditions
The “hot weather” and “cold weather” kits are an essential part of the mandatory equipment. Depending on the weather conditions, the organization may ask participants to carry some additional mandatory equipment items. In this case, runners will be informed before the opening of the race pack collection for their race. Each participant must then present their mandatory equipment - including the additional kit activated by the organization - to get their race bib.
Choose clothes that allow good protection in the mountains against cold, wind and snow, and therefore provide greater safety and ensure a better performance. All clothing must be the runner’s size and must not be altered after leaving the factory.
You must carry your equipment in a bag that we will tag when you receive your bib and you cannot change it during the race.
The LiveTrail app now includes the LiveRun and LiveInfo apps features to offer runners, crews and spectators a complete experience on a single platform.
MAIN FEATURES FOR RUNNERS
• Safety during the race
• Landmarks on the course
• Follow your friends
• Ghost runner
• Sharing on Social Media
• GPS tracking
DOWNLOAD THE APP
The runner’s digital swiss army knife ! Optimize your race management, stay connected with your friends participating in the same race, and share your adventure with your loved ones.
MAIN FEATURES FOR PUBLIC
• Follow your friends and family
• Race information
• Watch lives
• Follow your favorites
• Get information
SAFETY
ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc races are all races which take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (roads, telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very fast even at the end of August (snow, hail, fog, heat (>30°) or intense cold (<-10°), violent wind).
Advice along the route :
• Do not stop at high points
• If you lose sight of the way-markers: turn round and go back to the previous marker
• Stay on the paths
EQUIPMENT
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions:
- Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat
- Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up
- Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered
- Protect yourself against the sun
Walking poles: watch what you do with your poles particularly at the beginning of the race when there is a high human density. Do not wear the wrist straps on the descents: in case of a rough fall wrist-straps prevent the suitable use of the hands (injuries to shoulders, wrists, forearms or more seriously the head).
EATING & DRINKING
Hydration and the consumption of energizing snacks must be adapted to the meteorological conditions and enriched in salt throughout the effort. Keep a good balance between slow and rapid release sugars.
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop and sleep alone outdoor. Fatigue and the lack of vigilance could cause an accident. Run within your limits (above all over the first part of the race course) saving your energy for later to overcome difficult situations which may arise, such as a sudden change of weather conditions.
COMPULSORY PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
To ensure peace of mind at the start of your HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc race, we remind you that you must have personal accident insurance to cover any search and evacuation costs in France, Italy and Switzerland. Helicopter repatriation costs between 800 and 3,000 euros. Every year, runners get caught out because they were not sufficiently prepared. Such insurance can be taken out with the organisation of your choice.
Since 2022, UTMB Group has been offering repatriation assistance insurance.
For €49 a year, you can take out insurance that guarantees worldwide cover for rescue, repatriation and medical care (including helicopter rescue). Sign up here:
HTTPS://UTMB.ASSURINCO.COM/
Before the start of the race, don’t forget to add these emergency numbers in you mobile phone
LIVETRAIL
The application is a reference interface for your safety, while providing you with invaluable information about the competition (real-time tracking of your race and that of your friends). In the event of an SOS, the app lets you text your GPS position directly to the organisers. This saves precious time when it comes to taking care of you. Please note, however, that it is not a substitute for a call to Race HQ. A mobile phone is compulsory with the international option activated during the race, and with a working battery. Under no circumstances should you put your phone in aeroplane mode, as we need to be able to contact you before, during and after the race. For runners who will be spending more than 15 hours on the trail, it is advised to bring an external battery.
Check that the emergency number you have given is the contact information of the person in your entourage who should be alerted in the event of a problem. Very important: To improve your care in the event of an incident, check that you have entered your contact number for the duration of the race in your runner’s area. You can update it up until the start of your race.
It is compulsory not to leave a person in difficulty alone.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts.
HERDS/FLOCKS
On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
POLES
Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site. These areas are marked by specific signs.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
FENCES
Certain routes cross through fenced pastures, please would you close any gates behind you.
FRAGILE SECTORS
You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc races cross protected natural zones and areas:
5 NATURE RESERVES
A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas).
6 NATURA 2000 SITES
Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats.
1 FRANC DISTRICT
In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
LES CONTAMINES-MONTJOIE
BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS
In order to reduce the use of plastic by runners and volunteers at the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, and thus limit your carbon footprint and waste production, the organisers will no longer be using disposable cutlery, cups or bowls at the race bases and feed stations (including for volunteers). In 2023, there will be no plastic bottles at the refreshment points. You will still find sparkling water, cola, still water and energy products, but these will be made by individual soft drinks machines.
Remember to separate your rubbish at the refreshment points. Organic waste such as leftover bars, fruit, fruit skins, leftover sausages, etc. should be disposed of in the bins provided. Try to take with you only what you will eat. Let’s avoid wasting food together.
CHAMONIX
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, 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
Short course of approx. 200m For toddlers aged 3.
MINI MCC
Short course, approx. 300m For 4-year-olds.
MINI OCC
Short course, approx. 400m For 5-year-olds.
MINI CCC®
Approx. 600m For children aged 6 and 7.
MINI TDS®
Approx. 1200m For children aged 8 and 9.
MINI UTMB®
Approx. 1800m For children aged 10 and 11.
MINI PTL®
Approx. 3km orienteering race For children aged 12 and 13.
YOU WILL FIND THE MINI UTMB RACES THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT PARTNER COMMUNES ALL ROUND THE MONT-BLANC AREA!
MINI CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 14:00-16:00
CHAMP DU SAVOY - CHAMONIX MINI
Don’t miss the mini races that will see 1,000 children take part, sharing in their parents’ passion!
ON-SITE REGISTRATION FROM 12:00-14:30 AT THE CHAMP DU SAVOY
The mini races will start every 15 minutes approximately, from 14:00, and will end with a small snack refreshment.
Join us at the Minis UTMB where a Mini village awaits you! These races are untimed and unranked.
MINI MARTIGNY-COMBES : Monday August 25 at 09:00
MINI CONTAMINES : JThursday August 28 at 13:00
MINI COURMAYEUR : S aturday August 30 at 10:00
MINI TRIENT : S aturday August 30 at 10:00
MINI VALLORCINE : S aturday August 30 at 10:00
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING THE UTMB MOBILITY?
With the expansion of the mobility plan, the use of the UTMB Mobility has become essential to follow your runner and get the most out of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc experience.
Once again, this year, the advantages of using this means of transport are numerous: reserved access to the refreshment points and Base Camps for UTMB Mobility users, ease of mobility between the three countries, simplicity of organisation for following your runner, and a reduction in your carbon footprint.
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FROM AUGUST 25-29, 2025: 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 2025 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.
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 2025!
