UTMB® World Series Events

A World Circuit comprised of 4 types of events

UTMB-labeled events fall into categories:

🔹 UTMB World Series Qualifiers: Many races worldwide 

🔹 UTMB World Series Events: about forty international races 

🔹 UTMB World Series Majors: 3 continental finals

🔹 UTMB Finals: Chamonix event

If you're aiming for the grand finale in Chamonix ⛷️, know that the UTMB World Series Majors give double the Running than the Events 👊.

UTMB® World Series Qualifiers

Easy, it's the starting point 📌. These races are like the base of a mountain ⛰️. There are thousands of races worldwide that are part of it. By participating, you can get better rates and a pre-registration period for the UTMB® World Series. But be careful ⚠️, you can't win Running Stones at these races, but you can update your UTMB® Index ✅. You can find the races that suit you on our World Circuit UTMB® calendar. Now that you know how the UTMB® World Series Qualifiers work, let us introduce you to some races from the World Circuit UTMB® calendar:

🔹 ULTRA MARIN

Start the summer beautifully!

Sea scents 🍃, Gulf of Morbihan between land and sea 🌊, the Ultra Marin offers a trail of 175 km with a start and finish in Vannes 🏁. In addition, you can also do: 34.4 km, 56 km, 70 km, 100 km and a Nordic walk of 29 km. The Bretons are crazy! 😱 A maritime trail ⚓ implies moderate elevations. With 1,430 mD+ over 175 km 📈. The best finish in 16h, the last in 42h. What category are you in? 🤓 If you want to enjoy the atmosphere and environment of the Ultra Marin without the long distance, opt for the "Grand Relais" in a team of 4 🤝. Or choose the "Raid" or "Réveil des Ducs" solo for shorter distances: 100 km with 800 mD+ and 70 km with 500 mD+. For moderate appetites, there's "L'Arvor", "Ronde des Douaniers" or "La Vénète". Finally, the "Grand Défi Solidaire", where you can run 175 km in a relay of 10 for a good cause ❤️. A Trail in Morbihan means a happy Finisher! 😁

Photo credit: Ultra Marin

🔹 ASICS SANTÉLYON

End the year between Sainte-Etienne and Lyon, interested?

It's the perfect time to discover running trail in the Loire and the Rhône! This night trail from Saint-Étienne to Lyon, known for its difficulty, is one of the most famous in France 🇫🇷. Face the cold, the rain ☔, snow, and mud to discover the monuments of these two great cities under the stars ✨. Ready to push your limits? Choose from 5 distances: 13 km, 24 km, 45 km, 82 km solo or relay, or even 164 km. Begin softly with “SaintéTic” (13 km) and “SaintéSprint” (24 km), then explore the villages and mounts of Lyon with “SaintExpress” (45 km) and “SaintéLyon” (82 km) 🤩. Relay runners, prepare to wait in the cold! For the boldest, “Lyon-SaintéLyon” offers a "city to city to city" experience over 164 km 😆, illuminated by headlamps. In the middle of the night, in a frosty realm 🥶, you'll see the illuminated summits and runners' headlamps 🔦, a real light show! 🥰 In the morning, the sun brightens up the frozen landscapes, signaling the end of the journey 🏁. The ultimate climb along Beaunant's aqueducts is tough yet rewarding, leading you to the Hall Tony Garnier to get the FINISHER medal 🏅. Then, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and other podiatrists will treat you kindly 💆. A real pleasure! If you're still hesitating, tell yourself that after Saintélyon, you can indulge in the Lyonnaise bouchons to satisfy your appetite 😜.

Photo credit: ASICS SANTÉLYON

🔹 HUMANI’TRAIL

It’s back-to-school time, set this goal!

The Humani'Trail offers you a Swiss adventure in the Vaud Alps 🇨🇭, with Ormont-Dessus 🏘️, just below the summit of the Diablerets, at 3,210 m altitude 😮. Several trail routes are available: 17 km, 18 km, 25 km, and 42 km. The race is part of the UTMB® World Circuit and even offers a course for children 🧒. Registrations support charitable projects for disadvantaged children in Nepal 🇳🇵. Since its creation, 30 children have been able to attend school thanks to the runners. Switzerland offers a mix of landscapes and cultures 🌟, from major cities like Geneva, Lausanne, Berne and Zurich 🌆, to the reliefs of the Jura and the Alps. The majestic lakes, including the Lake Geneva and the Lake Maggiore 💦 , as well as cities like Lucerne, add a little extra to the country's natural appeal 🇨🇭. Visitors can also expect linguistic diversity with French 🇫🇷, English 🏴, German 🇩🇪, Italian and even Romansh (in the East of the country). For a human and natural competition 🌿, let's go to the Humani'Trail!

Photo credit: Humani'Trail

🔹 SALOMON CAPPADOCIA ULTRA TRAIL

In October, head to Turkey

Participating in the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail lets you discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Cappadocia region 🏜️, in Turkey 🇹🇷, with its high plateaus, desert valleys 🌵, azure lakes, and famous fairy chimneys 🧚 (rock columns several tens of meters high 😮). Three courses are offered: 38.6 km (Cappadocia Short Trail), 63.6 km (Cappadocia Medium Trail) and 119.8 km (Cappadocia Ultra-Trail), with the option to do them in relays of 2, 6 or 3 👍. The course takes you through this UNESCO-protected region, offering spectacular views of the rock formations and ancient history of the area 🪨. After the race, you can enjoy the region with a hot air balloon ride over the valleys 🌋, visiting the underground city of Kaymakli or the open-air museum of Gorëme 🖼️, and tasting local culinary delights 🍽️. Now, it's your turn! 💪 Want to register for an UTMB® World Series Qualifiers? 🤔 Well, it's possible with Finishers! 🌟 So, find all our races going to the World Circuit UTMB®. Great, isn't it? 🤩

Photo credit: Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail

UTMB® World Series Events

Check this out: Only these events give you Running Stones for the finals draw 🏁. They happen all over the world 🗺️. In France, there are 4: Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB®, Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB®, Restonica Trail by UTMB® and Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB®. The top three men and women from these races get a direct ticket to the final of their category 🙋‍♀️. Others get their hands on Running Stones 🏆.

UTMB® World Series Majors

Interested in the continental mini-finals? 🗺️ Each year, 3 events are chosen from the UTMB® World Series Events: one in Asia/Oceania ⛩️, one in Europe and one in America. These races are very beneficial as they allow you to double the number of Running Stones you can win. And that's not all! Imagine, the top 10 men and women from each of these three races get a direct entry to the final in the same race category 🏃.

UTMB® Finals

So, the UTMB® Mont Blanc becomes the grand finale of this new world circuit 🏔️, alongside OCC® (Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) and CCC® (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix). To participate in the draw, you need at least 1 Running Stone and a valid UTMB® Index ✅. As for the PTL® (La Petite Trotte à Léon), TDS® (Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie), MCC® (La Mont-Blanc 90km) and YCC® (Youth Chamonix Courmayeur), don't worry, they will continue to exist with their own specific rules! 😏 Got it! Let us guide you to the UTMB® event calendar 🗓️. You'll find all the races of the UTMB® World Series Events 🇫🇷, UTMB® World Series Majors, and UTMB® Finals!