Press release event n°17 : Chamonix, August 28, 2022

The UTMB Mont-Blanc 2022 ends after a week that will be remembered with incredible record times

18,832,266 views on social networks, 964 articles, 460 accredited journalists. The UTMB Mont-Blanc has kept all its promises and enhanced its visibility in France and internationally. Each race was packed with sporting achievements and emotions.
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Press release event n°16 : Chamonix, August 27, 2022

A new record, a new victory for Jornet and gripping racing: The UTMB 2022 has kept all its promises

Kilian Jornet won the 19th edition of the UTMB in the early afternoon, his 4th personal victory in the event, being the first athlete to break the 20-hour mark, in 19 hours, 49 minutes and 30 seconds. He finished just 5 minutes ahead of Mathieu Blanchard, (3rd in 2021) who confirmed his talent today with an impressive race and also finished in under 20 hours (19 hours, 54 minutes and 50 seconds).
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Press release Flash info : Chamonix, August 27, 2022

Kilian Jornet makes history, winning the UTMB Mont-Blanc for the 4th time and setting a new record of 19 :49 :30

The UTMB race, which started Friday evening in Chamonix, set a very high pace right from the off, with the leaders quickly establishing times that were between 15 and 30 minutes ahead of those predicted. American Jim Walmsley led the charge at the end of the night, having dominated the race to Champex-Lac.
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Press release event n°14 : Chamonix, August 25, 2022

Spain dominates the 2022 edition of the OCC

The two runners Manuel Merillas and Antonio Perez dominated the men’s event. Victory was gained by Merillas in 5 hours, 18 minutes and 29 seconds, ahead of his team-mate and room-mate Perez who finished in second place 2 minutes and 30 seconds after him.
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Press release event n°13 : Chamonix, August 24, 2022

UTMB Mont-Blanc: A masterstroke by Ludovic Pommeret while Italian Martina Valmassoi takes her first victory on the TDS

The Frenchman Ludovic Pommeret (UTMB Index 874), who came fourth in the UTMB in 2021, yesterday won the TDS race (145km – 9,100m meters D+) in 18h37. Ludovic crossed the finish line first just under one hour ahead of the Ecuadorian Joaquin Lopez (UTMB Index 827) and Frenchman Elias Kadi (UTMB Index 840). Winner of the UTMB in 2016, Ludovic sealed his second victory on the UTMB® Mont-Blanc in what was his tenth participation.
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Press release event n°12 : Chamonix, August 23, 2022

Start of the PTL and finish of the MCC, the UTMB Mont Blanc is well underway!

It was in the coolness of late August in Chamonix that the PTL runners set off this morning at 8 a.m. 105 teams of 2 or 3 runners took the start of the most mountainous event of the week of the Sommet Mondial du Trail with a programme covering 300km and 26,000 metres of ascent to be completed in a maximum of 151 hours. 
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Press release event n°11 : Chamonix, August 22, 2022

UTMB Mont-Blanc: how to follow the 19th edition of the event live

Kilian Jornet, Jim Walmsley, Pau Capell, Manon Bohard, Katie Schide, Sara Alonso… For the 19th edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, the best trail runners in the world will meet in Chamonix to take part in one of the eight races. 
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Press release event n°10 : Chamonix, August 10, 2022

UTMB Mont-Blanc puts the environment at the heart of event with key measures and new features

This year UTMB organisers have focused on minimising the carbon footprint and are setting up an ecovillage for the first time in the village of Vallorcine. Several initiatives have been implemented with the environment in mind, including waste collection before and after the race. 
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Press release event n°9 : Chamonix, July 5, 2022

UTMB Mont-Blanc: trail running promotes the mental health of runners according to a study conducted with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Can trail running be the source of the well-being and mental health of those who practice it? In a post-covid society where these questions have emerged in public debate, this is a currently relevant subject.
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Press release event n°8 : Chamonix, June 14, 2022

Pre-registration open for UTMB Mont-Blanc 2023 and the first ever UTMB World Series Finals

Pre-registration is officially open for the UTMB®, CCC® and OCC races of UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2023, giving runners around the world over 6 months to qualify for the first ever UTMB® World Series Finals.
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Press release event n°7 : Chamonix, May 17, 2022

News and emotions: the new UTMB Mont-Blanc poster is finally revealed!

It has become a ritual that comes with each new edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. With less than 150 days left until the event, the presentation of the new poster announces the upcoming edition, which will be taking place at the end of August in Chamonix and in 18 host towns. After a 3-year collaboration with the Lyon-based designer, Matthieu Forichon, UTMB Group has chosen to bring the artwork in-house to create its new Meet your Extraordinary visual identity.
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Press release event n°6 : Chamonix, April 19, 2022

The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is launching a new race, the ETC "Experience Trail Courmayeur" and completing its sports and experience offer

In 2018, the MCC was born, a 40km race open to local runners and volunteers. Four years later, the huge amount of success led the organization to launch a new format just as appealing and popular. The ETC, for Experience Trail Courmayeur - a new 15km race with 1300m of positive elevation gain -completes the UTMB® Mont-Blanc’s sports and experience offer.
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UTMB Group statement concerning the situation in Ukraine

Considering the ongoing situation in Ukraine caused by the unprovoked Russian invasion, UTMB Group, including all 25 events of the UTMB® World Series, have confirmed the immediatesuspension of all Russian and Belarusian athletes from events under the UTMB® brand until further notice.
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Press release event n°5 : Chamonix, March 14, 2022

UTMB® World Series and Dacia announce multi-year partnership

Dacia and UTMB® World Series organisers UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group, is today announcing a multi-year partnership, that sees Dacia become Official Technical Partner and exclusive Automotive Partner for UTMB® World Series European and African events, including UTMB® Mont-Blanc, beginning 2022.
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UTMB Group statement concerning the situation in Ukraine

Considering the ongoing situation in Ukraine caused by the unprovoked Russian invasion, UTMB Group, including all 25 events of the UTMB® World Series, have confirmed the immediatesuspension of all Russian and Belarusian athletes from events under the UTMB® brand until further notice.
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Press release event n°3 : Chamonix, February 23, 2022

After 4 years, Kilian Jornet will be back at the UTMB® Mont-Blanc

To the delight of all fans, Kilian Jornet has announced that he is returning to the UTMB® for the 7th time.
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Press release event n°2 : Chamonix, February 7, 2022

UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2022: key registration figures 

The opening of registration is undeniably one of the most thrilling moments of each new edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. 
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Press release event n°1 : Chamonix, January 6, 2022

UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2022: registration is open for 13 days for all runners!

Priority runners or newcomers, it's time for all trail running lovers to register for the 19th edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc. This year, all runners can register at the same time and have 13 days - until January 18 - to pre-register or use a priority entry.
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