UTMB® World Series

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A Global Circuit with 4 Types of Events

The UTMB-labeled events fall into the following categories:

🔹 UTMB World Series Qualifiers: Numerous races around the world 

🔹 UTMB World Series Events: Around forty international races 

🔹 UTMB World Series Majors: 3 continental finals

🔹 UTMB Finals: The grand event in Chamonix

If you're aiming for the big finale in Chamonix ⛷️, keep in mind that UTMB World Series Majors earn you twice the Running Stones compared to Events 👊.

UTMB® World Series Qualifiers

Easy, it's the starting point 📌. Think of these races as the base of a mountain ⛰️. Thousands of races worldwide are part of this category. By participating, you can benefit from better rates and pre-registration periods for the UTMB® World Series. But watch out ⚠️, you can't earn Running Stones in these races, but you can update your UTMB® Index ✅. You can find suitable races on our UTMB® Global Calendar. Now that you know how the UTMB® World Series Qualifiers work, let us introduce you to some races on the UTMB® Global Calendar:

🔹 ULTRA MARIN

Start your summer right!

Enjoy the sea breeze 🍃, the Gulf of Morbihan blending land and sea 🌊, and the Ultra Marin, featuring a 175 km trail starting and finishing in Vannes 🏁. You can also choose from distances of 34.4 km, 56 km, 70 km, 100 km, and a 29 km Nordic walk. The Bretons are known for their enthusiasm! 😱 With moderate elevation on this maritime trail ⚓, expect 1,430 mD+ over 175 km 📈. Top finishers complete it in 16 hours, while the last ones take up to 42 hours. Which category are you in? 🤓 If you prefer to soak in the atmosphere without going the long distance, choose the "Grand Relay" as a team of 4 🤝. Or opt for the "Raid" or "Réveil des Ducs" solo for shorter distances: 100 km with 800 mD+ and 70 km with 500 mD+. For more moderate challenges, there's "L'Arvor", the "Ronde des Douaniers" or "La Vénète". Finally, the "Grand Défi Solidaire" allows 10 participants to relay 175 km for a charitable cause ❤️. Taking on a trail in the Morbihan ensures a happy finisher! 😁

Photo credit : Ultra Marin

🔹 ASICS SANTÉLYON

End the year between Sainte-Etienne and Lyon, are you in?

It's the perfect opportunity to discover trail running in the Loire and Rhône regions! This night trail from Saint-Étienne to Lyon, known for its difficulty, is one of the most famous in France 🇫🇷. Brave the cold, rain ☔, snow, and mud to see the monuments of these two major cities under the stars ✨. Ready to push your limits? Choose from 5 distances: 13 km, 24 km, 45 km, 82 km solo or in relay, or 164 km. Start gently with the "SaintéTic" (13 km) and "SaintéSprint" (24 km), then explore the villages and hills of the Lyonnais with the "SaintExpress" (45 km) and "SaintéLyon" (82 km) 🤩. Relay participants, be prepared for the cold! For the more daring, the "Lyon-SaintéLyon" offers a "city to city to city" experience over 164 km 😆, illuminated by headlamps. 🥶 At night, you'll see the summits and runners' headlamps illuminated 🔦 - a true light show! 🥰 In the morning, the sun lights up the frozen landscapes, signaling the end of the adventure 🏁. The final ascent along the Beaunant aqueducts is tough but rewarding, leading to the Halle Tony Garnier where you'll collect your FINISHER medal 🏅. Afterwards, you'll be pampered by osteopaths, physiotherapists, and podiatrists 💆. A real treat! Still unsure? Just think, after the Saintélyon, you can dive into the famous Lyon bouchons to fill up 🥳.

Photo credit : ASICS SANTÉLYON

🔹 HUMANI’TRAIL

Kick off the season with this goal!

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

Photo credit: Humani'Trail

🔹 SALOMON CAPPADOCIA ULTRA TRAIL

October: Head to Turkey

Joining the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail allows you to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Cappadocia region 🏜️ in Turkey 🇹🇷, with its high plateaus, desert valleys 🌵, azure lakes, and famous fairy chimneys 🧚 (rock formations standing several meters tall 😮). Three routes are available: 38.6 km (Cappadocia Short Trail), 63.6 km (Cappadocia Medium Trail), and 119.8 km (Cappadocia Ultra-Trail), with the option to run them in relay of 2, 6, or 3 👍. The route takes you through this UNESCO-protected region, offering spectacular views of the rock formations and the ancient history of the area 🪨. After the race, you can enjoy the region with a hot air balloon ride over the valleys 🌋, visit the underground city of Kaymakli, or the open-air museum of Goreme 🖼️, and savor the local culinary delights 🍽️. Now, it's your turn! 💪 Want to register for a UTMB® World Series Qualifier? 🤔 It’s possible with Finishers! 🌟 Check out all our races on the UTMB® Global Calendar. Awesome, right? 🤩

Photo credit : Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail

UTMB® World Series Majors

Fancy mini-continental 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 highly advantageous because they allow you to double the number of Running Stones you can earn. And that's not all! Imagine, the top 10 men and women of each of these three races get a direct entry to the final in the same category 🏃.

UTMB® Finals

So, the UTMB® Mont Blanc becomes the grand finale of this new global circuit 🏔️, alongside the OCC® (Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) and the CCC® (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix). To enter the lottery, 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® (La 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® events calendar 🗓️. You'll find all the races of the UTMB® World Series Events 🇫🇷, UTMB® World Series Majors, and UTMB® Finals !