OCTOBER 3 - 6 2024
INTRO P.4
UTMB® WORLD SERIES P.6 PROGRAM P.10 SUSTAINABILITY P.12
FINDING YOUR WAY P.14 TRANSPORT P.20
UTNCA 100M P.24
ROUBION-NICE 100K P.28
EZE-NICE 50K P.32
ST-JEAN-CAP-FERRATNICE 20K P.34
OTHERS P.38
LIVETRAIL® P.40
UTMB® LIVE P.41
ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.44
BEST ADDRESSES P.45
As the summer season draws to a close, discover the diverse landscapes of the Nice Côte d’Azur metropolis over four distances. Whatever your level, set off to conquer the most beautiful Mediterranean views, between the sea and the mountains.
From the highest peaks of the Southern Alps to the panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur, via a finish in the heart of the city of Nice on the world-famous Promenade des Anglais, this extraordinary adventure will take you beyond your limits to reveal the extraordinary in you!
Président de la Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur
President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Area
« A mythical event is about to take place in our remarkable region. An extraordinary sporting challenge in an exceptional landscape. The Ultra Trail Mont Blanc has established itself in recent years as the ultimate challenge for all lovers of sport and nature, offering a top-quality world circuit for trail runners from all around the world. Knowing that Nice Côte d’Azur is now at the heart of this ambition, among the 50 global events in the UTMB® World Series, is a source of great pride. Above all, it confirms that our region offers unique conditions, between the sea and the mountains, in an unspoilt natural setting.
From the Col d’Eze, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, Auron, or Roubion, to the finish in Nice, our aim is to demonstrate, through four events of 20, 50, 100, and 165 km, that the challenge is for everyone, whatever their level or age, while at the same time respecting the environment by showcasing land that needs to be protected and better known.
Just after the Relais de la Flamme, the Etape du Tour de France, the Tour de France, and the Olympic Games in the summer of 2024, our city has thus established itself as an essential territory for a wide range of sporting events, with the UTMB® now a fixture on the calendar of major international events.
I’d like to thank the entire UTMB® World Series team for choosing our region to organize this exemplary Nice Côte d’Azur event, which I’m sure will continue to leave its mark in terms of originality, diversity, and beauty»
Je veux donc remercier toute lʼéquipe de lʼUTMB World Series pour avoir fait le choix de notre territoire pour organiser cette étape azuréenne que nous voulons exemplaire et qui, jʼen suis sûr,
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® Mont-Blanc.
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.
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 50 Events around the world. Begin your quest to HOKA UTMB ® Mont-Blanc and the UTMB ® World Series Finals.
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.
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
THURSDAY 03.10
FRIDAY 04.10
06:00 Roubion Start 100K
07:30 Col d’Eze Start 50K
09:00 - 20:00
09:00 - 20:00
09:15
Bib collection 20K
Ultra-Trail® Village
1st finishers 100M 11:55
1st finishers 50K
16:00 - 16:40
Prize ceremony 50K - Scratch & categories 17:20
SUNDAY 06.10
07:00 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Start 20K
08:10
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 11:00
12:00 - 13:00
1st finishers 20K
Ultra-Trail® Village
Prize ceremony 100M & 100KScratch & categories
Prize ceremony 20K - Scratch & categories 12:30
12:30
finishers 100K
Last finishers 20K
* PLEASE NOTE: these times are indicative and may vary significantly depending on the circumstances of the organization.
As the event organiser, the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB has developed several actions aimed at preserving the natural environment and raising the awareness of all those involved. It is a collective action that includes the organisation, the local authorities, the runners and supporters, such as the partners, the service providers and the volunteers.
During the Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur, you will be crossing the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
In this area, as everywhere else, we ask you to pay special attention to the environment around you. The park enforces specific regulations to protect its fauna and flora, and you will find below a reminder of some to be respected:
• Do not take your dog with you for the protection of the wildlife;
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• Stay on the paths and avoid noise in order to limit trampling and disturbance of the fauna and other users;
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• Do not pick flowers or plants to allow everyone to admire them;
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attention à l'environnement qui vous entoure. Le parc impose un règlement spécifique pour protéger sa faune et sa flore, et vous trouverez ci-dessous un rappel de quelques consignes à respecter :
nʼemmenons pas notre chien pour la tranquillité de la faune;
• Do not use drones or any other noisy flying objects that could disturb the wildlife;
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restons sur les chemins et évitons le bruit afin de limiter le piétinement et le dérangement de la faune et des autres usagers;
• Take away your waste to keep the area clean;
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ne cueillons ni les fleurs, ni les plantes pour permettre à tous de les admirer;
n'utilisons pas de drône ou tout autre objet volant bruyant qui pourrait déranger la faune;
• Do not camp or light fires to avoid leaving traces of your visit.
remportons nos déchets pour conserver la propreté des lieux;
Find all the details and rules of conduct in this exceptional Natural Park by clicking HERE: mercantour-parcnational.fr
ne campons pas et ne faisons pas de feu pour ne pas laisser de traces de notre passage
Retrouvez tous les détails et les règles de conduite dans ce Parc Naturel exceptionnel en cliquant ICI :
More plastic for less waste. Runners, supporters, volunteers, organisation, everyone is called to act in the most responsible way possible
In order to reduce the consumption of plastic by runners and volunteers, and thus limit the event’s carbon impact, the organisation does not distribute any single-use tableware (cutlery, cups, bowls) at the race bases and refreshment stations. Each participant in the race is therefore invited to bring their own cutlery if they wish to eat at the refreshment posts.
Moreover, small trash bags will be given to the participants when they pick their race numbers. These bags will be used to put used toilet paper as well as any dirty waste such as open gels or cling film that may have contained food. We ask each runner to keep their waste with them between refreshment stations, including fruit peels. Dedicated bins are available at each feeding point to ensure waste sorting. The last bin is located approximately 100m after the feed station (clearly marked with a sign).
Runners are encouraged to use rechargeable batteries and, if this is not possible, to keep their used batteries before disposing of them in the special containers available at the feed stations or at the finish.
At the heart of the event, with its Ultra Trail Village and the nish line of all distances on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice will welcome you with open arms to make you live the Mediterranean experience in all its splendour.
Train for the 20K start, Nice train station
Shuttle for supporters (except to join the start) Avenue de Verdun Arrêt “Albert 1er / Verdun”
Runners’ race shuttles at the Port de Nice, next to the Parking P2 (Quai du Commerce)
Promenade des Anglais, Finisher zone, Ultra-Trail Village etc.
These two mountain villages, hosting the starts of the 100M and 100K, provide a gateway to the hinterland of Nice and the Mercantour massif oering breathtaking experiences between rocky landscapes and green mountain pastures.
Auron, an ex-alpine village in the Haut Pays Niçois, was once the granary of SaintÉtienne-de-Tinée. Today, it is a dynamic winter and summer resort in the heart of the Mercantour massif.
Roubion dominates the Tinée valley and flirts with the Mercantour mountain pastures, at the foot of the Mont Mounier.
Charming village located on the Parc de la Corniche, Eze extends over a steep territory, going from the edge of the Mediterranean sea where a hamlet forms Èze-sur-Mer, to the steep peak where old picturesque and medieval houses form Èze -Village at 429 meters above sea level. The Col d’Eze, known for having been crossed numerous times by the Tour de France, peaks at an altitude of 507 meters.
A village with irresistible charm and a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean.
Situated between Nice and Menton, Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat is a coastal town with a unique setting. The peninsula welcomes runners for the start of the 20K, between land and sea.
For the 100M, you can find the race tracking schedule HERE :
For the 100K, you can find the schedule of the race follow-up here HERE :
The organizers of the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® have been committed to limiting the environmental impact of the event as much as possible. This is why, transport shuttles have been set up to limit the use of individual cars.
Runners, supporters, use the shuttles of the organization to go to the start of the 100M and 100K, or the train to reach Menton and SaintJean-Cap-Ferrat.
Supporters on the 100M and 100K can also follow their runner at several points of the course.
Booking is required to use the shuttles.
For the 50k,you can find the schedule of the race follow-up here HERE :
For the 20K, 3 TERs depart from Nice, one at 05:40 arriving in Beaulieu at 05:50, one at 06:03 arriving in Beaulieu at 06:13, or one at 06:20 arriving in Beaulieu at 06:30. You’ll need to walk 3km along a coastal path to reach the start of the race in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Consignes sur le parcours :
- En cas de perte du balisage faites demi-tour pour retrouver la dernière balise
- Restez sur les chemins
Quelques rappels de bon sens pour faire face à une météo difficile :
vous rappelons que vous devez être en possession d’une assurance individuelle accident couvrant d’éventuels frais de recherche et d’évacuation en France. Tous les ans, des coureurs se font piéger faute d’avoir été suffisamment prévoyants. Une telle assurance peut être souscrite auprès de l’organisme de votre choix.
Depuis 2022, UTMB Group propose sa propre assurance rapatriement, disponible à ce lien :
- Anticipez aussi bien le froid que la chaleur extrême
- N’attendez pas de grelotter pour vous couvrir
Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB® races all take place in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no telecommunications...) and weather conditions which roads or can change very quickly (snow, hail, fog, heat (>30°) or intense cold (<-10°), violent wind).
- Ne vous changez pas en plein vent : anticipez ou attendez d’être à l’abri
- Protégez-vous du soleil
Advice along the route :
- Do not stop at high peaks.
- If you can’t see any way-marker: turn around and go back to the previous marker.
- Follow the marked paths.
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop to sleep alone in open country. Fatigue and the lack of vigilance can cause an accident. Run within your limits (above all over the first part) saving your energy for later to surmount difficult situations which may arise, such as a sudden change of weather conditions.
Bâtons : prenez garde à l’utilisation de vos bâtons, surtout dans la première partie de la course lorsque le peloton est dense. N’enfilez pas les dragonnes dans les descentes : en cas de chute brutale, ils vous empêchent de vous rattraper convenablement sur les mains (lésions aux épaules, poignets, avantbras... ou au crâne).
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions:
- Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat
- Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up
- Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered
- Protect yourself against the sun
L’hydratation et les apports énergétiques doivent être adaptés aux conditions météo et enrichis en sel tout au long de l’effort. Maintenez un bon équilibre entre les sucres lents et les sucres rapides.
Walking poles: watch what you do with your poles particularly at the beginning of the race when there is a high human density. Do not wear the wrist straps on the descents: in case of a rough fall wrist-straps prevent the suitable use of the hands (injuries to shoulders, wrists, forearms or more seriously the head).
Hydration and the consumption of energizing snacks must be adapted to the meteorological conditions and enriched in salt throughout the effort. Keep a good balance between slow and rapid release sugars.
Des lieux sont prévus sur les points de ravitaillement pour se reposer, dormir quelques instants. Il est dangereux de s’isoler seul en pleine nature pour dormir. La fatigue et le manque de vigilance peuvent être à l’origine d’un accident. Courez en deçà de vos possibilités (surtout dans la première partie) afin de garder de l’énergie pour surmonter une situation difficile tel qu’un brusque changement météo.
In order to take the start of your race with peace of mind, we remind you that you must have personal accident insurance to cover any search and rescue costs in France. Every year there are runners who do not have sufficient provision. Such insurance can be taken out with the insurance company of your choice.
by LiveTrail®, indispensable pour votre sécurité. Pour les coureurs qui vont passer plus de 15h en course, il est conseillé d’emporter une batterie externe. Vérifiez que le N° d’appel en cas d’urgence que vous avez indiqué est bien celui de la personne de votre entourage qui doit être alertée en cas de problème.
Since 2022, the UTMB Group has offered its own repatriation insurance, which you can take out at the following link: https://utmb.assurinco. com/
The application is a reference interface for your safety, while providing you with invaluable information about the competition (real-time tracking of your race and that of your friends). In the event of an SOS, the app lets you text your GPS position directly to the organisers. This saves precious time when it comes to taking care of you. Please note, however, that it is not a substitute for a call to Race HQ. A mobile phone is compulsory with the international option activated during the race, and with a working battery. Under no circumstances should you put your phone in aeroplane mode, as we need to be able to contact you before, during and after the race. For runners who will be spending more
L’application est une interface de référence pour votre sécurité, tout en vous apportant des informations de courses précieuses (suivi en temps réel de votre course et de celle vos amis). En cas de SOS, l’application vous permet d’envoyer directement par texto votre position GPS à l’organisation. Cela représente un gain de temps précieux pour votre prise en charge. Attention cependant, elle ne se substitue pas à un appel au PC Course. Un téléphone mobile fonctionnant en France et opérationnel pendant l’événement est obligatoire. Ne mettez en aucun cas votre téléphone en mode avion car nous devons pouvoir vous contacter avant, pendant et après la course. Les smartphones sont fortement recommandés pour utiliser l’application LiveRun
than 15 hours on the trail, it is advised to bring an external battery. Check that the emergency number you have given is the contact information of the person in your entourage who should be alerted in the event of a problem. Very important: To improve your care in the event of an incident, check that you have entered your contact number for the duration of the race in your runner’s area. You can update it up until the start of your race.
Très important : Pour améliorer votre prise en charge en cas d’incident, vérifiez que vous avez renseigné sur votre espace coureur, votre numéro de téléphone pendant la course. Vous pouvez le mettre à jour jusqu’au départ de votre course.
IL EST OBLIGATOIRE DE NE PAS LAISSER UNE PERSONNE EN DIFFICULTÉ SEULE PC COURSE N°D’URGENCE 09 72 16 67 25 N° D’URGENCE PRIORITAIRE 112 (FR)
AVANT LE DÉPART, PENSEZ À ENREGISTRER DANS VOTRE TÉLÉPHONE PORTABLE LES NUMÉROS D’URGENCE.
RACE CATEGORY
A mythical course that will take you through the most beautiful trails of the Mercantour and the Nice region, among rocky landscapes and shady forests, before returning to the spectacular Mediterranean scenery for the delight of all fans.
The 100M will start from Auron and will quickly reach the highest point of the course at more than 2,650 metres above sea level: the Rabuons and its unique rocky landscapes along the way of energy. After crossing chestnut forests and the winding Tinée river several times, you will be treated to the beauty of the Mercantour massif and then to fine ridges at the halfway point at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. A final effort to negotiate the 4 mounts: Mont Leuze, Mont Vinaigrier, Mont Alban and Mont Boron, and at the bend of a steep ramp, you will reach the coast, an amazing landscape so different from anything you have ever seen, before reaching the Promenade des Anglais!
RACE START LOCATION: Place d’Auron 06660 Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
BIB COLLECTION:
- Thursday 3 Octobre from 2pm to 9pm in NiceQuai des États-Unis
- Friday 4 October from 9am to 12.00am in AuronPlace d’Auron
SPARE BAG:
1 bag to carry personal belongings - Saint-SauveurSur-Tinée and Levens.
PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY :
- Sunday 6 October from 10.00-11:00 am
Shuttle buses will be provided by the organisation to enable runners and accompanying persons to get to the start.
All the info can be found HERE
Book your shuttle via your account
RACE CATEGORY
A picturesque and authentic village will welcome the start of the 100km which promises to be an extraordinary adventure through the most beautiful paths of the Mercantour area. 100km of fun to discover the Mediterranean and its surroundings.
From the mountains with their beautiful forests to the typical garrigue of the Nice backcountry and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean, the diversity of the landscapes encountered on the 107 km long route and the 4,800 metres of positive elevation gain will be forever in your memory. Roubion, a small village in the south of the Mercantour National Park built on the side of a cliff, will be the starting point. After a few kilometres you will move to ridges located between the valleys of the Tinée and Vésubie which offer a superb view of the Alps and the main peaks of the Mercantour. You will then plunge southwards towards the Mediterranean via the 4 mountains and along the coastline to celebrate your arrival on the Promenade des Anglais.
RACE START LOCATION: Piste de Vignols, 06420 Roubion
BIB COLLECTION:
- Thursday 3 October from 2pm to 9pm in NiceQuai des États-Unis
- Friday 4 October from 11am to 9pm in NiceQuai des États-Unis
SPARE BAG:
1 bag to carry personal belongings - Levens.
PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY:
- Sunday, 6 October 10-11:00am
Shuttle buses will be provided by the organisation to enable runners and accompanying persons to get to the start.
All the info can be found HERE
Book your shuttle via your account
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superbe parcours sur les balcons de la Riviera pour vous offrir des vues à couper le souffle et des sentiers qui sentent bon la Méditerrannée !
An Azure epic
Starting at the mythical Col d’Eze, at an altitude of 500m, you will experience a 54km adventure with 2,100 of D+ (vertical gain).
The route begins in the Grande Corniche Departmental Park, winds around the Fort de la Revère and climbs above La Turbie to the Cime de Cabanelle at 1,090m. Once you reach the Epaule de la Cime du Baudon at 1,200m, you can admire the panoramic views over the Mercantour, the French Riviera, the Mediterranean and the hinterland of Nice.
The descent takes you to the hilltop villages of Peille and Peillon, then along an old irrigation canal, where you will join the 100K and 100M course. The foothills of the Côte d’Azur Prealps via the Mont Leuze trails (at 42 kms into the race) are your final challenge. At the foot of Mont Leuze, the last refreshment point at Plateau Saint-Michel overlooks the harbour of Villefranche/mer and Cap Ferrat. Course highlights: the trails overlooking Nice, Port Lympia (the Old Port of Nice) with its famous ‘pointus’ (colourful traditional fishing boats), and the finish line on the legendary Promenade des Anglais. An unforgettable race that combines mountains and the Mediterranean against a majestic backdrop.
RACE START LOCATION:
1951 Av. des Diables Bleus, 06360 Èze
BIB COLLECTION:
- Thursday October 3 from 2pm - 9pm NiceQuai des États-Unis
- Friday October 4 from 11am - 9pm NiceQuai des États-Unis
SPARE BAG:
1 bag which will be left near the start and which must be collected in Nice on arrival.
PRIZE CEREMONY:
- Saturday October 5 4:00pm
Shuttle buses will be provided by the organisation to enable runners and accompanying persons to get to the start.
All the info can be found HERE
Book your shuttle via your account
RACE CATEGORY
The most accessible course of the weekend, the 20K offers a rolling route that combines roads and trails with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean and a rewarding finish in Nice with your feet in the water!
Set off on a nearly complete tour of the peninsula, starting from the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, before climbing towards the Chapelle Saint-Grat. From there, head towards the Plateau St Michel, offering a breathtaking view towards Cap Ferrat and then to Col 4 Chemins. After a beautiful passage along the Mediterranean trails, you’ll descend back towards the coast. A final short climb up the Château hill will reward you with a view of the Bay of Angels before you cross the finish line on the famous Promenade des Anglais.
RACE START LOCATION:
Port de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, 06230, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
BIB COLLECTION:
- Saturday 5 October from 9am to 8pm in NiceQuai des États-Unis
PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY:
- Sunday 5 October at 12.00-13:00 pm
For the 20K, 2 TERs depart Nice, - one at 05:40AM arriving in Beaulieu at 05:50AM, - or one at 06:20AM arriving in Beaulieu at 06:30AM. You’ll need to walk 3km along a coastal path to reach the start of the race in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Each runner will be able to obtain a free ticket with his or her number, a voucher will be distributed together with your race bib. Once your train is booked on your MyUTMB account, you will receive an email that will guide you in acquiring your free train ticket. Accompanying persons will be able to buy their ticket directly at the station ticket office.
Please note there will be no parking available on site. Access to the start of the race will be by train and/or on foot.
The race bib can be picked up at Nice or Auron.
Race-bibs are given to each runner upon presentation of a valid photo ID.
The race-bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must remain permanently and completely visible during the whole race. It must always be placed on top of all clothing and must not be positioned on a leg or on the pack. The runner’s name and partner’s logos must not be altered or hidden. The bib is the pass to access the shuttles, buses, aid stations, medical points, rest rooms, showers, bag drop-off or pick-up areas... The bib is only withdrawn if the runner refuses to comply with the race director’s decision. If the runner abandons the race, the bib is cut and deactivated.
Designed to avoid the waste of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. PLEASE BE AWARE, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as cups!
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
100M : Spare bag from the start to Saint-Sauveur, then to Levens then to the finish area.
100K : Spare bag from the start to Levens, then to the finish area.
20K/50K : Spare bag from the start then to the finish area.
Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
It is wonderful if you are, but you can only display sponsors on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry a bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real-time penalties if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties incurred during the race will require runners to pause and wait until the added time penalty has been fulfilled! For the race leaders, this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and for the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on
In case of exceptional or specific cases, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
Only runners wearing a visible race number on their chest or stomach, their wristband and their chip on their rucksack will have access to the aid stations. Organisers will only provide still water or energy drinks for filling water bottles or water bags. All other drinks are to be consumed on site only.
2 types of refreshment points are available:
- Drinks only: still water, sparkling water, Näak Ultra Energy drink, cola, coffee, tea, vermicelli soup.
- Full feed: drinks (as above) + cereal or energy bars, Ultra Energy Näak bars and waffles, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, sultanas, savoury biscuits, cheese, sausage, bread.
These are calculated to enable participants to reach the finish in the maximum time allowed. They are indicated on the various documents provided. The cut-off time indicated is the deadline by which competitors must leave the checkpoint. The organisers may modify the cut-off times for safety reasons. Runners will be notified by SMS and/or email. No runner will be allowed to leave a checkpoint behind the sweepers.
For better night vision, the route markers have a yellow reflective element that will illuminate when your headlamp shines on it.
CAUTION: if you no longer see the route markers, turn back! Out of respect for the environment, no paint will be used on the trails.
Unless you are injured, you must not leave the trail other than at a checkpoint. In this case, you MUST notify the checkpoint supervisor, who will permanently cancel your race number and collect your rucksack chip.
The runner must keep their cancelled race number as it serves as an access pass to the shuttles, buses, meals and treatment rooms. Repatriation will be decided in consultation with the station manager, in accordance with the following general rules:
- Buses are available at certain feed stations indicated by a “bus” pictogram on the timetable for runners who have abandoned the race and want to return to Nice.
- Runners who abandon the race at another aid or feed station, but whose state of health does not require them to be evacuated, must return to the nearest repatriation point as quickly as possible and by their own means.
- In the event that a runner abandons the race before a checkpoint, it is imperative to return to the previous checkpoint and report withdrawal from the race to the station manager. If, while returning to the previous checkpoint, the runner encounters sweepers, it is the sweepers who will cancel the race number. The runner is then outside the organisation’s area of control.
New: for better feedback, you can also declare your withdrawal on the LiveTrail application. Please note, however, that the withdrawal procedure described above also applies to runners that have the application.
The organisation does not provide repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for medical reasons and on the decision of the medical officer or head of station). Runners who abandon at a mountain station must return as quickly as possible and by their own means to the nearest repatriation point where the organisation’s buses are available.
You can only take a hot shower at the finish. On the course, showers are only available on medical advice.
Looking for a team challenge? Choose your partner and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! The day before the start of Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB, join us at the Promenade des Anglais for a night relay.
Strat : Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 pm
Where : Promenade des Anglais
Distance: 700m
What is a night relay?
American style relay
Teams of 2 runners
10 laps per team
5 laps per runner
The relay course is designed to be short and fast, both fun and physical. It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself, support your partner and enjoy a team sports experience.
Bib collection:
- Thursday October 3 - from 7:00 to 8:00pm - Nice
This year, kids will also be in the spotlight of Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB! Thanks to the “youth races”, children and teenagers can take on the challenge at the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Start: Friday October 4 at 6:30 pm.
Where: Promenade des Anglais.
Under 10 years: 1 lap, 500m
10 - 14 years: 2 laps, 500m
15 - 17 years: 3 laps, 500m
Registration is free of chargeand includes a post-race snack. Join us for an unforgettable family day at the heart of Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB!
Bib collection : - Friday October 4 - from 05:00 to 06:30pm - Nice
The LiveTrail APP: a complete experience on a single platform!
The Nice Cote-d’Azur by UTMB is an event to be experienced and shared in real time. In order to offer a complete experience on a single platform, the LiveTrail application now incorporates the functions of the LiveRun and LiveInfo applications.
Search for your family and friends and track their progress, speed, their last crossing point and the estimated time to the next crossing point
Get your bearings on the route, view all the routes, with cut-off times, and launch GPS navigation to a waypoint to get there
Access general information about the event (maps, timetables, parking, transport, programme, etc.)
Live or relive the excitement of the race using LiveCams at various points of interest along the route
Create a list of favourites, select several runners to follow and keep up to date with their progress using automatic notifications
Get information on the runners taking part in the event (UTMB Index, runner achievements)
Prepare for your race using the virtual runner feature. Estimate your progress at the various checkpoints based on your target time or your UTMB Index
For your safety, report your withdrawal from the race, send an SOS or call Race HQ
Discover the upcoming important checkpoints with the estimated time to get there
Follow your friends, compare your progress with them and receive notifications of their passage through the various intermediate points
Use your smartphone as a GPS beacon so that the public and Race HQ know your position in real time
COME AND DISCOVER THE LATEST TRAIL EQUIPMENT AND TAKE PART IN THE MANY EVENTS ORGANISED IN THE ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE!
The Ultra-Trail® Village is an open-air event in the heart of Nice and is a must for all trail-running enthusiasts. Product tests, signing sessions, previews, come and discover the biggest brands and exchange with the specialists of the discipline over 4 days.
Equipment manufacturers, coaches and local stakeholders will be delighted to present their latest innovations and to help you discover the trends to come! The Village is also an opportunity to meet the favourites and future great champions. On the programme: signing sessions and surprise events.
Great meetings in store. See you at the Quai des Etats-Unis, don’t miss anything of the Ultra-Trail Village.
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Whether it’s for a night or a week, enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the city of Nice or in the villages of the hinterland: activities, restaurants, accommodations, and Base Camps during the event, find out everything you need to know HERE!
