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Tiger Balm Ultra 01 2026

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The event in a few words

Love elevation? Then this race is for you! 👇

Neither Ain nor two, in Oyonnax in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, you'll flirt with the peaks thanks to breathtaking mountain landscapes ⛰️. The Tiger Balm Ultra 01 will offer you panoramic views, rich biodiversity, and endless altitude... Yes, you will not escape the ultra-important elevation gain of this competition! With its 6 distances, you have a choice between the 170 km (doable solo or in a relay... fortunately! 😂), the 100 km, the 65 km, the 45 km, the 25 km, and the 13 km. Phew, it's going to hurt! 🦵 Mid-July temperatures will encourage you to tackle, day or night 🌙, these demanding but beautiful races in the heart of the Mountains of Ain !

Trail, trail, trail, trail, trail! !

You just had to ask! With the Ultra 01, you have 6 distances to satisfy your hunger 🍟. There is something for all profiles, although the competition is more geared towards experienced trail runners 🏃‍♂️. Indeed, the shortest and most accessible trail is the 13 km. The 25 km will already have you climbing more than 900 mD+ ! 😱 So, you can imagine that the other distances will not be easy either! 😅 You can expect to overcome 1,700 mD+ for the 45 km, 3,100 mD+ for the 65 km, 5,000 mD+ for the 100 km, and... 9,000 mD+ for the 170 km (ouch, the legs 💥). But don't worry, the organizers are not so cruel! You have the option to form a team of 8 brave trail runners to accompany you on this final challenge and complete it in a relay 😌. Nonetheless, we wish good luck to the unfortunate valiant participants who will choose to complete it solo 💪.

These ups and downs are above all a great way to push yourself beyond your limits and enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes 😍. Some courses reach the heights of the Haut-Bugey. You'll also alternate between small mountain villages, ridges, and rocky plateaus of the Jura 💚. You'll pass through a place nicknamed the "little Canada": the stunning Lake Genin, or the Lake of Nantua and its turquoise waters. Surrounded by forests 🌲 or limestone cliffs, the beautiful sunrises and sunsets will leave you awestruck. The next generation is ready to face 3 children's races! The program includes the "Minimes and Benjamins" race of 3 km, the "Poussins" race of 1.5 km 🐣, and the "Awakening" race of 700 m for the youngest 👶.

After such exertion, there's a good chance your stomach will be growling! 😋 Take the opportunity to make a gastronomic stop in the charming city of Vonnas, home to the prestigious Georges Blanc's gastronomic restaurant, three-starred in the Michelin Guide after all! ✨ If you want to eat local, try the pike dumplings with Nantua sauce and the very famous Comté cheese, a real delight 🤤. And for a little after-meal stroll, take a wander through the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park and discover the Hérisson Waterfalls 💦.

As you've gathered, the Ultra 01 of Oyonnax will put your calves to the test, but it's worth it! 😏

4 reasons to join this race

The Jura ⛰️
The enormous, colossal, and mythical Jura Massif will be the playground for this competition. Oyonnax, the host city for participants, peaks at 540 meters above sea level ⬆. You will continue to ascend for your greatest pleasure, allowing you to admire the incredible view of the Jura summits 🤩.
Leg-breaking elevations 💥
Think about energy bars! With a minimum of 350 meters of positive elevation gain and up to 9,000 meters! It's impossible to overlook this important detail of the competition: it's made for seasoned climbers 🥾. Arm yourself with courage, it's worth the effort! 🪄
8-person relay race 🤝
Relay races are great, but 8-person relay races are rare! The 170 km is tough enough to let you bring your whole family or work team. All for one, all together!
Gastronomy 🧀
Cheese, bread, fat... You know the tune, mountain dishes are not the healthiest! 🥦 However, they are delicious and nourishing. Lucky for you, as a great athlete, you have a good excuse to fill up 🫄.

A distance for every taste

170 km : ULTRA 170

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Trail🏅 UTMB® Index Races🏞 Nature⛰ Mountain🛶 Lakes & ponds🌲 Forest🧗 Cliffs🌙 Nocturnal🗓 Over several days
  • Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Elevation gain : 9000mD+
  • 6 ITRA points
  • 100+ runners in the last edition
  • 1 loopx170 km

A few more words

With its 8,800 mD+, the ULTRA 170 leads up to the mythical peaks of the Ain ⛰️ like the Grand Crêt d’Eau or the Montoisey.

It's a starting signal that will ring out in Oyonnax, to set off in the Forest of Niermes 🌲. The first refreshment will be at the 8th km at Petit Vallon 🥤 to then tackle the Col du Sentier. On the route, you will also pass by Mont Burdet, Lac Nantua, and cross the Forest of Combe Noire. Many mountain ranges will be offered to you throughout your race, after having passed the Bois de Beloz 🌳. The high points will be the Crêts de l'Éguillon, the Crêts de la Goutte, and the Montoisey ⛰️.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Here is when to pick up your race bib based on the races:

  • 170 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 5:30 PM

  • 100 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 3 AM to 3:15 AM

  • 65 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 3 AM to 4:45 AM

  • 45 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 3 AM to 7 AM

  • 25 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 3 AM to 7 AM, and Sunday from 7 AM to 8:30 AM

  • 13 Km: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 12 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 3 AM to 7 AM

All race bibs can be picked up exclusively at the Mathon stadium.

The start times will be as follows:

  • 170 km: Friday, July 10, 2026, at 6 PM from the Mathon stadium in Oyonnax

  • 100 km: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 5 AM from Valserhône (Louis Channel space)

  • 65 km: Saturday, July 12, 2026, at 7 AM from the municipal leisure center in Thoiry

  • 45 km: Saturday, July 12, 2026, at 9 AM from Lélex (Chemin de frenêt)

  • 13 km: Saturday, July 12, 2026, at 11 AM from Belleydoux (112 rue de la fauconnière)

  • 25 km: Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 9 AM from the Mathon Stadium in Oyonnax.

  • For the ULTRA 170 route: €180 from January 1 to May 31, then €200 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the ULTRA 170 in an 8-person relay: €35 until December 31, 2025, €40 from January 1 to May 31, then €45 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the ULTRA 100 (100 km): €90 until December 31, 2025, €110 from January 1 to May 31, then €120 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the 65 km: €65 until December 31, 2025, €75 from January 1 to May 31, then €85 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the 45 km: €45 until December 31, 2025, €55 from January 1 to May 31, then €60 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the 25 km: €28 until December 31, 2025, €35 from January 1 to May 31, then €40 until July 8, 2026.

  • For the 13 km: €20 until December 31, 2025, €22 from January 1 to May 31, then €25 until July 8, 2026.

Participants must be at least 20 years old on race day to join the Tiger Balm Ultra 01.

  • For the 13 km: Minimum age is 18 years.

Awards ceremony will recognize:

For solo 170 km, 100 km, 65 km, 45 km, and 13 km:

  • the top 3 women and the top 3 men

For 8-person teams:

  • the first mixed team, the first women's team, and the first men's team in the relay

For the 25 km:

  • the top 3 women and the top 3 men

Here is the list of mandatory equipment:

  • identity document

  • mobile phone with international option

  • waterproof jacket with hood

  • emergency blanket

  • minimum 1 L water reserve (except 13 km)

  • headlamp with spare battery (only for ULTRA 170, ULTRA 100 and 65 km)

  • additional warm long-sleeve layer (only for ULTRA 170 and ULTRA 100)

Here is the list of recommended equipment:

  • whistle

  • food supply

  • warm waterproof gloves

  • poles

  • tights or pants

  • cap, hat

No, it's not mandatory, however, you will need to provide a PPS certificate dated less than a year on the date of the race.

  • Minis and Benjamins: 3 km for budding champions born between 2011 and 2014.

  • Poussins: 1.5 km for children born between 2015 and 2016.

  • Awakening: 700 m for the youngest, born between 2017 and 2019.

During registration, the composition of team members is given as an indication. Name changes are allowed up to a week before the start, on the website http://www.ultra01.fr, as long as the runners concerned have met the registration conditions. Each team has total freedom in relay management and does not need to inform the organization of a prior order. However, any runner change must be made within a relay zone.

Here is what is included in your registration (depending on the chosen event):

  • welcome gift

  • Race Shirt (t-shirt) made from 100% recycled plastic made in the Rhône Alpes Region (X2 for ULTRA 170)

  • refreshments with regional products

  • arrival meal 100% produced locally

  • electronic timing

  • live tracking

  • finisher's medal

More questions? You can contact the organizers by filling out a form on the website.

Yes, lockers and changing rooms will be provided by the organization. You can also shower on site.

If you want to become a volunteer, you can register through the dedicated link on the webpage.

You can check the race rules here

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