UTMB® Events

UTMB® World Series Qualifiers

Easy, this is your starting point 📌. These races serve as the foundation, like the base of a mountain ⛰️. There are thousands of races worldwide included in this category. By participating, you can get better rates and early registration periods for the UTMB® World Series. But be careful ⚠️, you can't earn Running Stones in these races, but you can update your UTMB® Index ✅. Find the races that suit you best on our UTMB® World Series Calendar 🏃. Got it! 😎 Let us guide you to the event calendar of the UTMB® World Series provided by Finishers 💪. You will find all the UTMB® World Series Qualifiers races there.

UTMB® World Series Events

Check this out: only these events give you Running Stones ☝️ for the finals draw 🏁. They take place all around the world 🗺️. In the UK, there are 2: Arc Of Attrition by UTMB® and Ultra-Tail Snowdonia by UTMB®. The top three men 🙋 and women 🙋‍♀️ in these races earn a direct ticket to the final in their category. The others get their hands on Running Stones.

UTMB® World Series Majors

How about some continental mini-finals? 🗺️ Each year, 3 events are chosen from the UTMB® World Series Events: one in Asia/Oceania ⛩️, one in Europe, and one in the Americas 🌎. These races are highly beneficial as 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 from each of these three races gain direct access to the finals 🏁 in the same race category. So there you have it, 3 continents mean “3 mini-finals”! Let Finishers guide you to the upcoming editions of the UTMB® World Series Majors:

🔹 EUROPEAN MAJOR

The ultimate trail adventure in July!

Each year, the Major races of the UTMB® World Series serve as continental finals, showcasing the best runners from each region ✨. In 2024, this European mini-final will be held in the heart of the majestic Spanish Pyrenees 🇪🇸, in Vielha. Prepare to experience an unforgettable trail running adventure during the HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB®! This journey will take you through spectacular landscapes, making the Val d'Aran a true paradise for trail running enthusiasts in Europe 🇪🇺. Nicknamed "the essence of the Pyrenees", this valley offers breathtaking views, with 30% of its territory located above 2,000 meters altitude 📈 and peaks reaching over 3,000 meters 😮. The HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB® stands out due to its high level of competition ⏫. It’s important to note that the top 10 men and women of each UTMB® World Series Majors race qualify automatically for the UTMB® World Series Finals 🏁.

Photo credit: HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB®

🔹 AMERICAS MAJOR

End of April, Gear up for endurance with HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®!

​​The next stop in the American circuit of the UTMB® World Series will take place in the historic town of Auburn 🏙️️, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California ⛰️. Nicknamed the "Endurance Capital of the World" 🇺🇸, Auburn promises an unforgettable trail experience 🌆. The HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB® offers double qualification opportunities for 2 races: the UTMB® World Series finals and the Western States Endurance Run ⭐. This competition represents a unique chance for top-performing runners to qualify for the Western States 100 🏅. Indeed, the top 2 male and female finalists will secure an automatic spot for this race 🎫. But that’s not all! 😆 Participants finishing in the top 10 of their category will also earn a qualification for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races, without having to go through the lottery 💪.

Photo credit: HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®

🔹 ASIA-PACIFIC MAJOR

Kick off December, end the year on a high note!

Each season, the Major races of the UTMB® World Series transform into continental finals 🌏. In 2024, it’s Chiang Mai, the true gem of Thailand 🇹🇭, that will host the Asia-Pacific final. Get ready to embark on an adventure on the HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB®, which will immerse you in the stunning scenery of northern Thailand ⬆️. The race start and finish are situated in the heart of Doi Inthanon National Park 🏞️. Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by magnificent views: waterfalls, lush trails 🌳, remote villages 🏘️, the spectacle of sunsets and sunrises 🌅, and refreshing temperatures 🧊. The HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB® promises an unforgettable experience. And if you finish in the TOP 10 of your category ✅, you automatically qualify for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races! A true grail 🙌, isn't it?

Photo credit: HOKA Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB®

UTMB® Finals

Mark your calendar for the end of August! The world of trail running welcomes a new international circuit with the UTMB® Mont-Blanc 🏔️ as the grand finale alongside: OCC® (Orsières-Champex-Chamonix) and CCC® (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix). Now, you’re probably wondering how to qualify 🤔. Well, you need at least 1 Running Stone and a valid UTMB® Index. Running Stones are earned by completing a UTMB® World Series or Major race. You’ll find all the necessary information on the UTMB® World Series 🔊. Got it? Let us introduce you to the 3 major races of the UTMB® World Series Circuit:

🔹 UTMB®

The ultimate final of the UTMB World Series in the 100M category. Open to everyone, from amateurs to elites, during a UTMB World Series event 🌍.

🔹 CCC®

This is the final of the 100 km category of the UTMB World Series 🏁. Accessible after collecting Running Stones or earning a direct entry by winning a UTMB World Series race 🏅.

🔹 OCC®

This is somewhat like the challenge for middle-distance ultra-runners, the final of the 50 km category of the UTMB World Series. Open to all runners with at least 1 Running Stone and to the elites qualified through the UTMB World Series races ☝️.

The global summit of trail running 🗺️, it’s not just a race, it’s also a unique atmosphere that never disappoints and is hard to forget. The top of Europe is waiting for you! 😉