WELCOME TO THE 21ST EDITION OF THE HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC!
We are delighted to welcome you!
We’d like to extend our warmest thanks to all the volunteers, partners, service providers, local authorities, tourism and mountain professionals, refuges and alpinists who make this event possible. And, of course, we’d like to thank you, the runners, supporters and spectators, for joining us this year to make the event such an incredible adventure. Your passion and commitment are the driving force behind this great human endeavor.
EXPERIENCING EMOTIONS TOGETHER
Since 2003 the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc has brought together thousands of trail and mountain enthusiasts. This year, we come together for the 21st time to celebrate this extraordinary sport that is founded on the values of surpassing one’s limits, solidarity and respect. The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is a festival for all ages, amateurs and professionals — everyone can enjoy the experience together. To make the event even more sociable and friendly this year we have redesigned the Ultra-Trail Village and created a Fan Experience. And to ensure that this festival remains a celebration for all, we invite you to respect our magnificent region and its inhabitants.
TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Reducing our carbon footprint is a major commitment shared by all our employees throughout the year, but during the event we need your help to make a difference. Once again, we are doing everything in our power to ensure that you don’t need a car to get to and from the event or while you are here, including investing half a million euros in a UTMB Mobility transport plan.
In 2023 we transported over 13,000 people by UTMB Bus to reduce road congestion and protect the tranquility of natural sites. How many more of you will join us in 2024? We’re counting on you to take up the challenge! Regional and sustainable refreshments, 0 plastic bottles, biowaste recovery, and much more: find out all about our environmental commitments on our website.
In addition to addressing visible aspects of mobility, the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc takes complete responsibility for the mobility of organisation members, including service providers and volunteers, with the launch of the DACIA Car Sharing project. This innovative programme, in partnership with DACIA, encourages employees, service providers and volunteers to attend the event using collective transport, while ensuring they have appropriate solutions for necessary travel during the event.
PRESERVING OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Protecting our natural environment is a priority. Throughout the year our organization is actively involved in environmental conservation actions. We work to rehabilitate and maintain trails in partnership with local associations, ensuring their longevity and beauty for future generations.
During the event our Environmental Ambassadors, trained by ASTERS (nature conservationists and managers of the Haute-Savoie nature reserves), will cover more than 800kms of trails to help participants respect and protect nature, and to collect any garbage found along the way. We invite you, as participants and visitors, to fully embrace the spirit of ‘Leave No Trace’. Please respect our flora and fauna, but also all the private property and farmland that you cross. Please manage your garbage and leave nature as you found it, for all to enjoy.
COMITEE OF HONOUR
Lionel ARPIN, Maire de Seez
François BARBIER, Maire des Contamines Montjoie
Federico BARZAGLI, Maire de Morgex
Alessandra UVA, Maire de Pré Saint Didier
Ghislaine BOSSONEY, Maire des Houches
Florence CARRON DARBELLAY, Présidente de Martigny-Combe
Xavier DESMARETS, Maire d’Hauteluce
Guillaume DESRUES, Maire de Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Nicolas EVRARD, Maire de Servoz
OUR THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE
The Mont-Blanc valley residents, whom the organization calls the Friends of the UTMB Mont-Blanc, contribute to the smooth running of the event through their welcome and efficiency. Thanks to these men and women, we can welcome the entire outdoor and trail running community to the region.
We have forged strong ties with these local residents, based on simple, authentic moments such as the energy at the start, the friendliness at a refreshment point, the beauty of the race experienced at night, the adventures post-race...
The event is an opportunity to gather all these good vibes around a common adventure.
Christian FRISON ROCHE, Maire de Beaufort
Mathieu FERRARIS, Maire de La Thuile
Eric FOURNIER, Maire de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Marcel GAY, Président de Bovernier
Jean-Marc PEILLEX, Maire de Saint-Gervais
Joachim RAUSIS, Président d’Orsières
Roberto ROTA, Maire de Courmayeur
Bertrand SAVIOZ, Président de Trient
Jeremy VALLAS, Maire de Vallorcine
MEET YOUR EXTRAORDINARY
Uniting trail runners, both elite and amateur alike, through the leading international events in the most stunning locations, the UTMB® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience UTMB ® adventure across the world, discovering cultures and sharing trails as they start their quest towards the UTMB ® World Series Finals at the pinnacle HOKA UTMB® MontBlanc.
The mythic HOKA UTMB ® Mont-Blanc is the world’s most well-known and revered trail running event on the globe. In the heart of the Alps, the prestigious UTMB ® World Series Finals is held in 3 categories: the OCC (50K), CCC ® (100K) and UTMB ® (100M) every year at the end of August in Chamonix, France.
Three UTMB ® World Series Majors, are held each year across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB ® World Series Events for the UTMB ® World Series Finals lottery. In total 210 runners are also granted automatic qualification for the UTMB ® World Series Finals through each Major. This includes age-group category winners and the top 10 male and female runners in the 100M, 100K and 50K categories.
EVENTS
Get the UTMB ® experience closer to home. Built on a passion for the mountains, with sustainability at its heart, UTMB ® World Series Events, gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB ® adventure while showcasing the unique aspects that each race destination offers at 46 Events around the world. Begin your quest to HOKA UTMB ® Mont-Blanc and the UTMB ® World Series Finals.
RUNNING STONES
You can only collect Running Stones by finishing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K or 100M category at a UTMB® World Series Event or UTMB® World Series Major.
Only 1 Running Stone acquired in the past two years is mandatory to enter the lottery. Running Stones are cumulative, have no expiration date, and each Running Stone gives you an additional chance to be drawn in the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery.
UTMB® INDEX
The UTMB® Index is calculated for each of the 4 UTMB® World Series race categories : 20K, 50K, 100K and 100M.
Trail runners are also give a general UTMB® Index calculated by combining results from all race categories. A valid UTMB® Index is mandatory to enter the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery, along with a minimum of 1 Running Stone. Your UTMB® Index is also used to define your start wave. There are over 5500 UTMB® Index races around the world where you can validate or help to improve your UTMB® Index.
- See your Running Stones count
- Check your UTMB® Index
- View your race results
- Get detailed performance statistics
- See your upcoming race registrations
- Share your results with your friends
SUUNTO X UTMB WORLD SERIES
THE PROGRAM
HOKA
UTMB MONT-BLANC 2024 ANIMATION PROGRAM
Find here the events organized throughout the week: montblanc.utmb.world/discover/the-event/animation
PARTNERS & OUR KEY ACTIVITIES
DACIA
Meet DACIA at the heart of the Ultra-Trail Village from Monday to Friday for a host of outdoor activities.
DACIA BOOTH, ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE
Would you like to reach the sky? If so, you need to try to climb the rock-wall! Join us with your friends or in family and immortalize your moment using one of the photo booth. Create your own atmosphere and win your family bibs, badge or personalized medal! You will see the latest innovation, the InNature Pack that can transform your Jogger into a couchette-van, in just a few minutes!
“UTMB EXTRAORDINARY HUMANS” SUPPORTED BY DACIA
Monday 26 at 7pm / Tuesday 27 at 3.45pm / Wednesday 28 at 3.30pm - Fan Experience Broadcast of 3 episodes of the series “UTMB Extraordinary Humans” supported by Dacia.
NÄAK
Meet Näak at the Ultra-Trail Village with several suprises and activities around nutrition and hydration!
NÄAK BOOTH, ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE
Stop by the Näak booth, check out our nutritional calculator and make your race a success. For either fun or performance, get your personalized nutrition plan for the races of HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc.
Discover new products, participate to shake-out runs with Näak ambassadors, meet athletes and best of all, that super refreshing surprise Näak has in booth for you!
NÄAK COMMUNITY RUN
Thursday 29th 9am, Fan Experience Morning run with ambassadors of Näak Team.
Come to fill up on energy, advice and cheerfulness with Näak!
SUUNTO
Meet SUUNTO at the Ultra-Trail Village, Official GPS Watch of the UTMB World Series.
UTMB EXPERIENCE
Monday, August 26th, 10am - Thursday, August 29th, 2pm - SUUNTO booth, Ultra-Trail Village. Register for a draw and try to win a Suunto watch as well as a VIP pack for privileged access to the start and finish line of the UTMB.
ATHLETES MEETING
Tuesday August 27th - 1:30 p.m. Fan Experience, Ultra-Trail Village. Come meet the SUUNTO athletes, share some words and get your autograph.
COMMUNITY RUN
Friday, August 30th - 9am. Fan Experience area, Ultra-Trail Village. Morning run in collaboration with Buff, Näak and our athletes. Come and try products followed by a snack time. Registration possible at brands’ booths and via social networks.
BUFF
Meet BUFF at the Fan Experience and the Ultra Trail Village throughout the week!
DESIGN YOUR OWN BUFF® NECKWEAR
From Monday August 26th to Sunday September 1st at the Fan Experience
You can imagine and design your own neckwear. BUFF will produce the neckwear with the winning design.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUFF®
From Monday August 26th to Friday August 30th at the Ultra-Trail Village Come and personalize your BUFF product for free!
BUFF CREAM
Wednesday, August 28th at 3 PM at the Fan Experience BUFF offers you local ice cream to enjoy at the Fan Experience!
Come meet and discover the Buff brand at their booth or at the Fan Experience.
COMPRESSPORT
Compressport awaits you all week long at the Ultra-Trail Village with a host of compression experiences!
MORNING RUN COMPRESSPORT & ATHLETE REVEAL
Mercredi 28 août 8H-11H / Fan Experience
Wednesday 28 August 8am-11am / Fan Experience
Community 5 km run, each participant will receive a welcome gift from COMPRESSPORT and can enjoy a snack at the end of the race, provided by Näak. Followed by a presentation of Compressport athletes.
WE SUPPORT YOU BY COMPRESSPORT
Thursday 29 August 14:00-15:00 / Friday 30 August 10:30-11:30 - Fan Experience COMPRESSPORT offers customizable signs to show your support for your favorite runners! Limited stock and time slots.
COMPRESSION TALK BY COMPRESSPORT
Thursday 29 August 16H-17H / Fan Experience
Compression before, during, and after exercise. Discover how COMPRESSPORT products can optimize your performance and reduce the risk of injury.
COMPRESSPORT LAB
Between bib collection and the merchandising tent.
Arnaud Ménétrier, scientific director at COMPRESSPORT, will be present to discuss the benefits of compression before, during, and after exercise. Live tests will be conducted to measure the impact of compression on the body.
CAMELBAK
Discover the Apex Pro vest and the CamelBak brand at the Ultra-Trail Village and the Fan Experience stage!
TUESDAY AUGUST 27TH - FAN EXPERIENCE
Learn everything about the features of CamelBak’s new Apex Pro run vest and how it makes you searchable for rescue teams in the case you get lost in the mountains or have an accident.
CAMELBAK STAND, ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE
Also, a CamelBak booth tradition at HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc: show off your precision by throwing a ball into one of the tumblers to win it and take it home. Good luck!
CamelBak experts are here to listen and advise you.
NIRVANA
Meet NIRVANA, our official travel and accommodation partner for UTMB World Series, at the Ultra-Trail Village and discover the UTMB World Series events and how Nirvana can assist you in traveling to the these events.
FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT THE NIRVANA BOOTH, ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE:
To assist runners in their preparations by offering a variety of travel and accommodation options designed to make your journey easier.
Nirvana has the expertise needed to help you focus entirely on your event and fully enjoy your experience within the UTMB World Series.
SHOKZ
Discover the official earphones of the UTMB World Series and enjoy an immersive experience!
SHOKZ ELITE PLAYLIST
August 26th - September 1st Shokz Zone, Fan Experience
Join us for the Shokz Elite Playlist! Cast your vote for the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc Best Playlist of 2024 and immerse yourself in the ultimate audio experience.
REDEFINE YOUR LISTENING
August 26th - September 1st Shokz Booth, Ultra-Trail Village
Be among the first to try the unveiling of Shokz’s new flagship product at the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc Finals! Experience cutting-edge technology designed to provide trail runners an open-ear, safe, and comfortable listening experience. Don’t miss this exciting event!
Get advice from the Shokz teams and test the different products to find the one that’s right for you.
VIBRAM
Meet VIBRAM at the Ultra-Trail Village, the reference for high-performance rubber soles!
VIBRAM REPAIR IF YOU CARE
From Monday to Friday, visit the Ultra-Trail Village and discover the Vibram Innovation Mobile Lab. Sign up at vibram.testerplace.com (limited spots available) to resole your trail running shoes for free and become an official tester.
COURSE COMMUNAUTAIRE “THE LAST 4K”
Tuesday, August 27th, 3PM, technical tips on how to tackle uphill running.
VIBRAM APERO WITH TEAM VIBRAM
Wednesday, August 28th, 6PM, at the Vibram booth.
WASTE COLLECTION PROJECT WITH THE GREEN TEAM VIBRAM
Friday, August 30th, after the start of the CCC, in Courmayeur.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience something unique with VIBRAM!
SIDAS
Meet SIDAS at the bib collection and at the Ultra-Trail Village to benefit from their foot expertise.
FOOT CARE PREVENTION
From Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th at the SIDAS booth (next to the bib collection)
Get advice on foot care before and after your race and a precise, free foot analysis in just seconds with their digital pressure platform, Feetbox EVO.
FOOT CARE CONFERENCE
Monday, August 26th at the Fan Experience
A SIDAS professional will speak on the Fan Experience stage about foot care before and after your race.
SIDAS experts are available all week to provide you with advice!
VERT.RUN
Meet VERT.RUN, the official online coaching for the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, for a briefing on your race.
RACE BRIEFINGS AT THE FAN EXPERIENCE:
Monday, August 26th at 11 AM: ETC Briefing
Tuesday, August 27th at 11 AM: OCC Briefing
Wednesday, August 28th at 11 AM: CCC Briefing
Thursday, August 29th at 11 AM: UTMB Briefing
Take advantage of advice from VERT.RUN coaches on the courses, strategy, and race management, as well as nutrition tips from NAAK, a UTMB World Series partner.
FOR EVERY ADVENTURE
SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR ANY FORECAST
ECO-RESPONSIBILITY
With the event based around the Mont-Blanc, a region that is unique in the world, it is vital that we remain committed to our values and develop all the necessary measures to conserve this extraordinary natural environment.
G.E.S.I.
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is one of the first signatories of the Charte Éco Responsable des Grands Evénements Sportifs Internationaux (GESI). Through this charter the organization reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development.
The charter is supported by the French Ministry of Sports, WWF ® France and 46 signatories (sports organizers and facilities managers).
RAISING AWARENESS
Out on the trails, you will meet our environmental ambassadors whose mission it is to help you to protect the environment. To help you to better understand the countryside that you are running through, we have designed specific signage.
Don’t hesitate to ask our ambassadors for more information!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
As part of the BYOU (Bring Your Own Utensils) scheme, there will be no disposable crockery or utensils at the refreshment points. So, if you would like to eat hot food, you will need to bring your own bowl and cutlery.
Why not adopt this best practice for when you go on your next picnic too?
CARRY YOUR OWN TRASH
Coureurs, supporters, ne laissez aucun déchet sur le Runners and support crews: do not leave a single item of garbage on the trail! Let’s all be eco-responsible and carry a garbage bag.
PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc races pass through conservation areas in France, Italy and Switzerland. Please follow the signs indicating the rules in force. In all cases, camping and campfires are prohibited, as is the use of drones. We ask you to please respect the rules of the nature reserves!
BIOWASTE
In Italy, Switzerland and France, runners will be asked to sort their biowaste into dedicated containers at each refreshment point. In France, an association from the valley which travels by bike, will come and collect all the biowaste from the refreshment points in Vallorcine, Argentières, Chamonix and Les Houches. This waste will then be sent to composters for natural fertilizer.
ECO-RESPONSIBLE REFRESHMENT POINTS
Since 2017 we’ve been striving to make our refreshments more environmentally responsible and break with tradition. We offer some vegetarian refreshments, cheeses and local dishes, giving preference to French, Italian or Swiss products with organic labels. For the 2024 edition of the UTMB Mont-Blanc, we are aiming to achieve 80% sustainable refreshments as per the GESI charter, a steady increase on the 40% achieved in 2017.
UTMB®
The headline event of the week, the UTMB®, is an extraordinary and highly demanding journey around the Mont-Blanc massif that passes through 3 countries and 18 towns. With climbs at over 2,500m of altitude, 171kms of trails and 10,000m of D+, the UTMB® pushes everyone beyond their limits for a life-changing experience.
RACE CATEGORY
2,300 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 46:30
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 20:00
The CCC® has grown from being the ‘little sister of the UTMB®’ to one of the world’s most prestigious races. The start in the center of Courmayeur overflows with an atmosphere that only the Italians can create, it is a moment of true emotion.
RACE CATEGORY
900 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 26:30
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 09:40
Beautiful, technical, wild and demanding — there’s no shortage of words to describe the TDS®. An acronym of ‘Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie’, the TDS® links the Val d’Aoste to the 2 Savoies, where runners will discover the villages of the Mont-Blanc and the mountains that surround them.
RACE CATEGORY RUNNING STONES
1,600 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 44:10
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 18:00
The shorter distance makes this race accessible to mediumdistance enthusiasts. Those runners who prefer less ‘Ultra’, and want to take part in the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc adventure, will discover a race format that allows them to join in the fun.
RACE CATEGORY
1,200 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 14:30
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 05:15
Starting in Martigny-Combe (Switzerland), this 40kms, 2,300m race links the Swiss Valais to Chamonix. Dedicated primarily to volunteers and residents of the Mont-Blanc area, this race offers a taste of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc experience over a more accessible distance.
1,000 RUNNERS
MAX RACE TIME: 10:00
WINNERS RACE TIME: APPROX. 03:15
The Experience Trail Courmayeur offers runners breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Italian Alps, a great trail running challenge and the chance to enjoy an authentic pizza just after crossing the finish line.
This pedestrian ultra-endurance event takes competitors on a grand tour of the Mont-Blanc area (300km and 25,000m D+), taking in high altitude routes with no markings on the ground that require a sense of direction on and off the trails. Each edition offers a different route allowing you to discover the wealth and diversity of the French, Italian and Swiss Mont-Blanc massif trails.
MAX RACE TIME: 151:00
Open-Ear Bone Conduction Headphones
IP68
Distance
15KM (Revenge : 4KM)
8KM (Revenge : 3,5KM)
YCC UN CHALLENGE DESTINÉ AUX JEUNES DE 14 À 19 ANS
La YCC est un challenge dédié aux jeunes nés entre 2005 et 2010 qui est composé de 2 épreuves en 2 jours : un trail au départ de Courmayeur le mardi et une course courte et innovante le mercredi à Chamonix, YCC The Revenge. Cette épreuve fera partir les coureurs dans l’ordre inverse du classement de la veille, le spectacle promet d’être au rendez-vous !
Lieu de départ Courmayeur Date de départ 27/08/2024 Heure de départ 11:00
D+ (Revenge :100D+)
CADETS
TRANSPORT
FEWER CARS, MORE ADVENTURES!
To encourage everyone involved in the HOKA UTMB MontBlanc to use public transport, the organization is setting up a dedicated transport service during the event to follow the races and travel around the valley. This transport network is aimed at runners, support crews and the public who wish to follow the racing.
A SPECIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR RUNNERS
This system will transport runners to the start of the 6 races in Italy and Switzerland. It operates throughout the valley, from Servoz to Vallorcine, stopping at all public transport stops to pick up runners and take them to the start of their race, thus drastically reducing the use of personal vehicles.
A SYSTEM TO RELIEVE CONGESTION IN THE TOWN CENTERS
All cars travelling to the UTMB start on Friday August 30 will be redirected to car parks where the Chamonix buses to the town center will be operating.
A SPECIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR SUPPORT CREWS AND THE PUBLIC
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc organization has set up an exceptional race shuttle service in collaboration with three cross-border operators (Transdev, ATS, TMR) open to all race followers, enabling them to follow runners to various points along the route. The UTMB Buses are available for each race, enabling supporters to follow individual runners and to enjoy the race atmosphere at each of the key refreshment points along the routes with complete peace of mind. The organization is also working with the Communauté de communes de la vallée de Chamonix Mont-Blanc to promote the use of the pre-existing public transport network.
The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is advertising reduced-price access to the network for anyone with a guest card.
A FEW FIGURES, EACH YEAR:
15 000 PEOPLE ARE TRANSPORTED
290 BUSES ARE DEPLOYED THROUGHOUT THE MONT-BLANC AREA
7 BUS LINES ARE DEPLOYED FOR THE EVENT
Our thanks to those partners that support our mobility plan: Dacia, ATMB, the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc community, Transdev and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COURMAYEUR SKI LIFTS
To encourage all supporters to use public transport, there will once again be a 20% discount on the Courmayeur Mont-Blanc Funivie lifts to all those registered for one of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc races on presentation of an entry confirmation and for all holders of a UTMB Mobility transport ticket.
PRICES, OPENING HOURS AND TICKET SALES
CHILDREN
Given the possibility of late-night waits and difficult weather conditions, the transport system is not suitable for children under the age of 3.
PETS
Pets are not permitted on the UTMB buses.
CARS
BASE CAMPS
In 2022 UTMB Mont-Blanc launched the BASE CAMP concept — areas accessible free of charge with the UTMB Mobility pass for support crew and supporters to wait in the warmth.
IN 2024, WE’RE CONTINUING TO SET UP THESE AREAS!
Located all along the UTMB, CCC and TDS routes, the BASE CAMPS are accessible day and night on presentation of your UTMB Mobility pass.
The Base Camps are located close to the refreshment points and are clearly signposted. Nearby you’ll find refreshment stands where you can eat something and drink a hot beverage.
Along the way, you’ll meet mobility ambassadors who can give you all the information you need!
We’d like to make a bet with you: you no longer need a car to follow the race.
Following the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc Finals by car is impossible: roads and parking lots are closed. For the other races we strongly advise against travelling by car as there will be long traffic jams, parking difficulties, and small winding roads...
If you have no other means of transport, please carpool.
BY BUS IT’S EASY, AND YOU CAN GO WHERE CARS CANNOT!
TRANSPORT
ROAD CLOSURES
To limit the use of cars and the associated nuisance for the area, and in collaboration with the competent local authorities, we have decided to close certain roads. Only the UTMB Mobility transport system will have access.
ORSIÈRES – LA FOULY
closed from 12:30 to 23:00 on Friday and from 09:00 on Saturday to 01:00 on Sunday
ORSIÈRES – CHAMPEX LAC
closed from 12:30 to 23:00 on Friday and from 09:00 on Saturday to 01:00 on Sunday
LES HOUCHES
crossing closed on Friday from 17:30 to 19:30
LES CONTAMINES
closed from Friday 18:30 to 00:00 (the use of shuttles is obligatory to access Les Contamines and Notre-Dame de la Gorge)
ARNOUVAZ
road closed from Courmayeur — only UTMB ® Buses can access from Friday 08:00 to Saturday 20:00
LAC COMBAL
access forbidden — no UTMB ® Bus access. Access available on foot only from Courmayeur (2h30 walk)
LA GITTAZ
road closed from 08:00 on Tuesday to 20:00 on Wednesday (unless entitled)
SAINT GERVAIS
Road closed from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday August 30 (except rights holders). Access only with the organization’s buses
PARKING IMPOSSIBLE IN:
- CHAMONIX CENTRE-VILLE
- VALLORCINE
- TRIENT
- LES HOUCHES
- SAINT-GERVAIS
Using your own car to follow the race is at your own risk as regards assistance for your runner. For optimum assistance and peace of mind, we recommend using the UTMB Mobility system.
Reduced-price public transport in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley (from Servoz to Vallorcine)
Free Chamonix city center shuttles
“Les Mulets”
Free shuttles for runners to get to the race start line.
UTMB® Mobility for support crews to get to the race starts and to follow the runners through the villages without taking their personal vehicle.
Difficult parking in Chamonix.
P1 et P2 : car parks served by Chamonix Mobilité
C HAMONIX
MARTIGNY
COURMA
ORSIÈRES
SUPPORT CREW
SUPPORT ZONE
We’ve come a long way since 2003! From a single race with 700 contenders, the event now brings together 10,000 runners and 8 individual races, each with its own identity. While the event has gained in reputation, its values remain the same: fair play, friendliness, and respect for people and this glorious natural environment. To ensure every participant in the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc has a memorable experience, a certain number of rules must be respected on the trail:
On entering, runners have agreed to respect the rules. Support crews must not jeopardize their runner’s commitment. Reminder: running alongside a participant outside the support zones near the refreshment points is strictly forbidden and exposes the runner to a 15-minute penalty. Be careful not to confuse the support zone (a few hundred meters before and after each refreshment point, and clearly signposted) and the assistance zone (the part of the refreshment point reserved for assistance). In other words, in the support zone you can be accompanied but not assisted!
ASSISTANCE ZONE
Personal assistance is tolerated at certain refreshment points, within the Assistance Zone specifically reserved for this purpose, and on presentation of the ‘Assistance’ ticket and at the discretion of the station manager. Assistance can only be provided by one person at a time, with no specific equipment other than a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters. Assistance provided by a professional team, or any medical or paramedical professional — even if it’s a parent — is strictly forbidden.
1 TICKET per assistance zone
1 TICKET = 1 person*
Please note that some assistance zones may be outdoors, so equip yourself accordingly!
*Children under 14 can of course accompany their parent without an additional ticket.
YOU TOO!
A reminder of good practice to be applied in all communes that the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc passes through (although these rules should apply to everywhere you tread)! Set an example and make this festival of running even greater:
- I collect my garbage and use the garbage cans and sorting bins.
- I respect private properties and their surroundings.
- I use public transport and official parking lots (illegal parking is strictly forbidden in all communes).
- At night and early in the morning, I respect residents by keeping the noise I make to a minimum.
- At all times, I respect the instructions given by the organization’s representatives and the police.
MINI YCC
Short course of approx. 400m For toddlers aged 3.
MINI MCC
Short course, approx. 400m For 4-year-olds.
MINI OCC
Short course, approx. 400m For 5-year-olds.
MINI CCC®
Approx. 600m For children aged 6 and 7.
MINI TDS®
Approx. 1200m For children aged 8 and 9.
MINI UTMB®
Approx. 1800m For children aged 10 and 11.
MINI PTL®
Approx. 3km orienteering race For children aged 12 and 13.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28 14:00-16:00 CHAMP DU SAVOY - CHAMONIX MINI
Don’t miss the mini races that will see 1,000 children take part, sharing in their parents’ passion!
ON-SITE REGISTRATION FROM 13:00-14:30 AT THE CHAMP DU SAVOY
The mini races will start every 15 minutes approximately, from 14:00, and will end with a small snack refreshment.
Join us at the Minis UTMB where a Mini village awaits you!
These races are untimed and unranked.
YOU WILL FIND THE MINI UTMB® RACES THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT PARTNER COMMUNES ALL ROUND THE MONT-BLANC AREA!
Mini Martigny-Combes: Monday August 26 at 09:00
Mini Contamines: Thursday August 29 at 13:00
Mini Courmayeur: Saturday August 31 at 10:00
Mini Trient: Saturday August 31 at 10:00
Mini Vallorcine : Saturday August 31, late morning
WELCOME TO SAVOIE MONT BLANC
Savoie Mont Blanc, the home of trail running
Forget the city – it’s in the mountains that trail running comes into its own. No surprise then that our region hosts some of the biggest events in the discipline.
Including the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc, the world’s highest-rated ultra-trail race. TWO SERVICES FOR A
Held in the open air at the heart of Chamonix, the Ultra-Trail ® Village is a must-see for all trail-running enthusiasts. Product tests, autograph signings, previews: for 5 days, you can discover the biggest brands and speak to specialists in the discipline.
Equipment manufacturers, coaches and organizers will be delighted to present their latest innovations and share the latest trends!
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FROM AUGUST 26-30, 2024 , COME AND DISCOVER THE LATEST TRAIL NEWS AND TAKE PART IN THE MANY EVENTS ORGANIZED ESPECIALLY FOR THE HOKA UTMB MONT-BLANC!
The Village is also an opportunity to meet race favorites and future champions. The program includes autograph sessions and surprise events.
With 40% of exhibitors coming from all over the world, the Ultra-Trail ® Village plunges you into the heart of international trail running.
It’s a great place to meet people. Don’t miss a beat, join us at Place du Mont-Blanc.
New for 2024 at the heart of the Ultra-Trail® Village: the Fan Experience, a lively space open from Monday, August 26th to Sunday, September 1st, 2024, dedicated to enjoyment and relaxation. Visitors are invited to enjoy captivating activities, live broadcasts of the various races of the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, and a variety of flavorful food and drinks.
It’s the perfect place to relax, meet people, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this unique week for trail running.
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