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Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB® 2026

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The event in a few words

At the beginning of October, we take you not far from the Mediterranean, for a UTMB-labeled race (yes, nothing less): the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB®. The French Riviera awaits you with open arms 🤗 and offers you 4 events, qualifying for the UTMB World Series Finals. On the schedule of THE trail running event, a short trail of 22 km with 700 mD+, a long trail of 54 km with 2,100 mD+, and two ultra trails, an ultra of 107 km with 4,500 mD+, and to finish in style, one of 159 km with 8,200 mD+ 🥵. Rest assured, for this last ultra-trail, you will have 48 hours to complete it, so prepare well and remember your headlamp 🔦. As night falls, it would be a shame not to see anything 🫣. As you’ve gathered, it’s going to be quite a climb! 📈

And regarding the course? What should you expect? 🤨 The organizers of the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® have ensured that this magical region is discovered (or rediscovered) from top to bottom, from north to south and east to west. Starting respectively from Auron, Roubion, Eze and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, we swap the peak of Mont Blanc🏔, the snowy cliffs of the Alps, and crossing Italian and Swiss borders for the highest peaks of the Southern Alps, in the heart of the Mercantour National Park🌳. This will be an opportunity to run in the midst of this unique natural setting in the world, possessing extraordinary biodiversity 😍. Notably, glacial lakes like Lac Nègre or the Lacs des Bresses, where you can take a dip to refresh yourself 🏊. You’ll take beautiful trails lined with Scots pines and oak trees and even have the chance to see the Cime du Gélas, the highest point of the massif, rising 3,143 meters above sea level 😱. On your long descent to the finish, stunning panoramic views, postcard-worthy 🖼️, of the Côte d’Azur with the Mediterranean Sea stretching endlessly will unveil 🔭. You'll see, it will literally take your breath away 🫢. As for the finish, it will take place on the iconic Promenade des Anglais 💂‍♀️ in the heart of Nice, a chance to stroll on the region's most famous avenue 🤩. Indeed, the Champs-Elysées better watch out. In short, you'll see that nothing has been left to chance regarding the course!

After all these efforts, you’ve well earned a visit to the Alpes Maritimes and the surrounding towns near Nice ☀️. Beautiful villages located just a few kilometers from Nissa la Bella, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Èze will offer you unforgettable memories 💭. To fill your stomach, likely quite empty after all these efforts, a good Niçoise salad 🥗 or a pan-bagnat should do the trick 😋.

From northwest to southeast, without touching Corsica, Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® is so niiiice, and you're rocking!

4 reasons to join this race

The UTMB® trademark 🫡
Yes, we know, we keep saying it over and over, but we don’t know if you realize it. The UTMB®, the Ultra Trail Mont-Blanc, is the reference race in the world of trail running. The organizers are highly recognized, and the quality of the courses is widely praised by the community. The World Series stages are no exception to this rule, and everything is done meticulously to ensure your adventure is realized in the best way. The atmosphere is simply indescribable, and we bet that for the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB®, you will find your happiness 🫶.
Varied and splendid landscapes 🖼️
At the start, you will explore the Southern Alps, with peaks soaring over 3,000 meters in altitude ⛰️. Some will still be snow-capped, providing a much-needed breath of fresh air during your effort. As you approach Nice, stunning views of the Mediterranean will unfold before you, undoubtedly one of the "highlights" of your journey 🤩. Finally, the last kilometers will take you through the city center of Nice, culminating on the Promenade des Anglais. Mountains, valleys, cities, all the ingredients are there to dazzle you 👀.
An arrival on the Promenade des Anglais 💂‍♀️
If there's one must-do in Nice, it's to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. This iconic avenue overlooks the seafront facing the Baie des Anges, and it will be the stage for the finish of the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB® 🏁. A grandiose finish for an equally grand trail. It will be an opportunity for the hundreds of spectators, who came to cheer you on during your last kilometers, to applaud you as you deserve 👏.
An event for everyone 👍
It's often said that only the most qualified and seasoned trail runners can tackle the courses crafted by the UTMB® organization 💪. For once, the shortest distance offered, 22 km, remains more or less accessible. However, with the 700 meters of positive elevation, you might get to experience the UTMB® adventure, and that's a privilege! Other distances will suit the more seasoned trail runners, with a 55 km distance and, as a highlight, two distances of 107 and 159 km! 🥵

A distance for every taste

165 km : Nice 100M

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Trail🏙 Capitals / Major Cities🏔 Altitude⛰ Mountain🏞 Nature🌲 Forest🌊 Seaside🌙 Nocturnal
  • Friday, September 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Elevation gain : 8900mD+
  • 1 loopx165 km

A few more words

As the saying goes, we save the best for last. Here, the main event of the Nice Côte-d’Azur by UTMB®, is undoubtedly the longest distance, the ultra trail of 159 km. To make you aware of the difficulty of the event, 159 km is also the distance as the crow flies between Nice and Marseille! 😱 All with a positive elevation gain of 8,200 meters 🤯. An event that will literally take your breath away 🥵.

You will start from Auron and quickly reach the highest point of the course at over 2,650 meters above sea level 🤯. After crossing chestnut forests and the meanders of the Tinée several times, you will skirt the Mercantour massif, then pass over beautiful ridges halfway through at over 2,000 m altitude 📈. Then, head due south through more Mediterranean landscapes. One last effort to cross the 4 mountains: Mont Leuze, Mont Vinaigrier, Mont Alban, and Mont Boron ⛰️. At the turn of a steep staircase, you will quickly find yourself at the seaside, a postcard landscape 🖼️. You will then make a grand entrance onto the Promenade des Anglais! 💂‍♀️

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • 100M: the start will take place in Auron at 12 p.m., on Friday, October 4, 2024

  • 100K: the start will take place in Roubion at 6 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2024

  • 50K: the start will take place in Eze at 7:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2024

  • 20K: the start will take place in Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat at 7 a.m., on Sunday, October 6, 2024

  • Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.: race bib pick-up for the 100M, 100K, and 50K in Nice

  • Friday, October 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: race bib pick-up for the 100M in Auron. From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.: race bib pick-up for the 100K and 50K in Nice

  • Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.: race bib pick-up for the 20K in Nice

The list of mandatory equipment will be available soon.

  • 100M: there will be 13 refreshment stations

  • 100K: there will be 9 refreshment stations

  • 50K: there will be 5 refreshment stations

  • 20K: there will be 1 refreshment station

For each race, an overall ranking for men and women, as well as a ranking for each men’s and women’s category are established. Additionally, each runner crossing the finish line will receive Running Stones:

  • Nice 100M: 4 Running Stones

  • Nice 100K: 3 Running Stones

  • Nice 50K: 2 Running Stones

  • Nice 20K: 1 Running Stone

Moreover, for the UTMB World Series Events, the top 5 men and women in the overall ranking, as well as the first in each category receive a trophy.

  • 100M: the time limit to finish the race is 48h30

  • 100K: the time limit to finish the race is 29h45

  • 50K: the time limit to finish the race is 14h

  • 20K: the time limit to finish the race is 5h

As in previous years, a shuttle service will be implemented to transport runners to the start of their race from Nice. Shuttle buses will be available for companions (for the 100M and 100K).

If you want to lend a hand, you'll find all the information here: https://nice.utmb.world/fr/get-involved/join-adventure/become-a-volunteer

If you still have questions, you can fill out the contact form.

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