It has been suggested that this article should be split into articles titled Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and UTMB World Series. (discuss) (January 2023) |
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc | |
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Date | end of August |
Location | Chamonix, France |
Event type | Ultramarathon trail run |
Distance | 174-kilometre (108 mi) |
Established | 2003 |
Course records | Men: Jim Walmsley 19:37:43 (2023) Women: Katie Schide 22:09:31 (2024) |
Official site | https://montblanc.utmb.world/ |
The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) is a mountain ultramarathon race, first held in 2003, that follows the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc. It has been regarded as the most competitive trail ultramarathon in the world.[1]
Renamed in 2023 as UTMB World Series Finals, it is the final event of the UTMB World Series qualification races held throughout the world.[2]