UTMB® Index Races

Each UTMB® Index race allows you to obtain or update your UTMB Index, a recognized performance indicator throughout the UTMB system. The Index is available in four distance categories: 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M. With each race you complete, your Index adjusts automatically, providing a clear and precise view of your current level 📈. In short, it's like your personal ranking, accompanying you wherever you run.

Why will you love it?

Even though these races are not part of the World Series, they are perfect for making progress and discovering your strengths 💪. You can run wherever you want, at your own pace, without the pressure of qualification, while validating your Index ✅. And if your dream is to one day run in Chamonix, having an up-to-date UTMB Index is mandatory. It's one of the two entry criteria for the finals, along with Running Stones. In other words, these races allow you to stay in the game while progressing at your own pace 🙃.

Ideal for building your progression!

With UTMB Index races, you have all the freedom? That means you decide the distance, terrain, and difficulty. Want to test a new distance? Work on your endurance? Or simply have fun? Everything is possible! It’s a highly effective progression tool, without the pressure of qualification 😎. UTMB® Index races are your personal dashboard in trail running. They don't directly grant access to Chamonix but help you become a better runner, track your progress, and prepare your goals. It’s a simple and effective way to progress at your own pace.

The difference between UTMB® World Series and UTMB® Index

The UTMB® World Series events and UTMB® Index races have different objectives ⚠️. The World Series includes the official races of the global circuit and allows runners to earn Running Stones, essential for participating in the draw for the big finals in Chamonix (OCC, CCC, UTMB), while validating or improving their UTMB Index. Conversely, the UTMB Index races are solely for assessing runners' levels over various distances and maintaining or improving their Index 🏆, but they do not provide Running Stones and thus do not offer direct access to the finals.

If you want to build a solid foundation, the UTMB® Index races are for you! 🫵