UTMB 2026

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News

Watch: Hans “the Destroyer” Troyer Podiums at CCC

“Young and fit” proves he’s both with a third-place finish at the UTMB World Series 100K championship.

Abby LeveneAugust 28, 2026

Races

The 2026 UTMB is Under Way, We Follow it Live

We've got five reporters on location in Chamonix, France, providing regular updates and behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2026 UTMB Mont-Blanc.

Chris Foster, Abby LeveneAugust 28, 2026

News

Frédéric Tranchand Capitalizes on Homefield Advantage to Win OCC

The defending world champion took the lead at the 20K mark and never looked back.

Abby LeveneAugust 27, 2026

News

Lauren Gregory’s “Stub Legs” Outkick Field for 2026 OCC Victory

She’s the first American woman to triumph in the “50K” of the UTMB World Series Finals.

Abby LeveneAugust 27, 2026

Culture

A Vending Machine Has Stolen My Baby in Chamonix

This is a UTMB story about compulsion, longing, creation, vending machines, helicopters, Biblical prophecy, flight, abduction, rashes, headlamps, rolled ankles, and realization.

Chris FosterAugust 27, 2026

Gear

The Coolest New Trail Running Gear at UTMB 2026

Two of Trail Runner’s editors are on location in Chamonix, France, sorting out the most interesting trail running gear from piles (and piles) of stuff at 2026 UTMB race week.

Chris Foster, Abby LeveneAugust 26, 2026

Travel

TMB Day 5: Sheep, Rocky Descents, and Back to Civilization

Editor Abby Levene enjoys the solitude of the alt route back to Chamonix on the final leg of a five-day adventure along the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route. She’s met by rocky singletrack, views of the Mont Blanc massif, and more sheep.

Abby Levene, Bethany MavisAugust 26, 2026

Travel

TMB Day 4: Rocky Climbs, Cows, and Swiss Villages

Editor Abby Levene ran through the rain and mud in Switzerland on the fourth leg of a five-day adventure along the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route. She’s met by delicious pastries, cowbells, and foggy forest views.

Abby Levene, Bethany MavisAugust 25, 2026

Races

From Speedgoat Crown to Chamonix, Lauren Gregory is Having One Epic Trail Season

Speedy and sure-footed Lauren Gregory is emerging as one of the top mountain runners in the U.S., and she'll be putting her climbing skills to the test in her OCC debut.

Dan EnglandAugust 24, 2026

Travel

TMB Day 3: Balcony Running, Pristine Trails, and the Highest Point on the TMB

Editor Abby Levene crosses into Switzerland on the third leg of a five-day adventure along the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route. She’s met by luxurious mountain huts, rippling green mountains, and “divine” hot chocolate.

Abby Levene, Bethany MavisAugust 24, 2026

News

Yngvild Kaspersen Has Won Her Second CCC, Hans Troyer Podiums at CCC, UTMB Postponed by 2 Hours

We've got five reporters on the ground in Chamonix bringing you the inside scoop on UTMB week.

Chris Foster, Abby LeveneAugust 28, 2026

Travel

TMB Day 2: Roman Roads, Heinous Descents, and Crossing Into Italy

Editor Abby Levene crosses into Italy on the second leg of a five-day adventure along the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route. She’s met by major climbs, Roman history, and scenic outhouses.

Abby Levene, Bethany MavisAugust 23, 2026

Travel

TMB Day 1: Chamonix, Melting Glaciers, and Entering the French Alps

Editor Abby Levene climbs out of Chamonix, France, on the first leg of a five-day adventure along the famous Tour du Mont Blanc route. She’s met by sheep, sky-high train stations, and 7,000 feet of climbing.

Abby Levene, Bethany MavisAugust 24, 2026

Races

UTMB by the Numbers

The numbers don't lie—there's no other race like UTMB.

Sarah Wassner Flynn, Rebekah BratelyAugust 21, 2026

News

Chamonix’s New Mayor Wants to Scale Back UTMB. It May Be the Best Thing to Happen to the Race

After years of growth, many Chamonix residents have reached their limit. New mayor (and longtime trail runner) François-Xavier Laffin has a few solutions.

Doug MayerAugust 20, 2026

Races

Qualifying for UTMB Can be Complicated. We Break it Down.

The UTMB World Series Finals races are some of the most popular in the world. Here's how to qualify for UTMB.

Abby LeveneAugust 20, 2026

Races

How to Tune in to Watch the Week of Races at UTMB 2026

The most-anticipated annual event of the trail running universe takes place August 24-30.

Abby LeveneAugust 20, 2026

Races

We Analyze the 2026 UTMB Elite Start Lists

Defending champ Ruth Croft has withdrawn from UTMB. An up-to-date analysis of the top contenders at trail running's biggest event.

Abby LeveneAugust 26, 2026

Training

Behind-the-Scenes UTMB Recon with Two of the Fastest Trail Runners in the World

Pro runner and former Hollywood visual effects artist Chris Myers is back in the thin air of Tignes, France but keeping his traditions to make Europe feel a bit more like home.

Chris MyersAugust 12, 2026

Races

Our Guide to the 2026 UTMB Mont-Blanc

What started as a stand-alone 171K (106-mile) race in 2003 has transformed into a weeklong acronym circus under the banner of UTMB Mont-Blanc. Here's what you need to know.

Zoë Rom, Abby LeveneAugust 17, 2026

UTMB 2026

Latest Stories

Watch: Hans “the Destroyer” Troyer Podiums at CCC

The 2026 UTMB is Under Way, We Follow it Live

Frédéric Tranchand Capitalizes on Homefield Advantage to Win OCC

Lauren Gregory’s “Stub Legs” Outkick Field for 2026 OCC Victory

A Vending Machine Has Stolen My Baby in Chamonix

The Coolest New Trail Running Gear at UTMB 2026

TMB Day 5: Sheep, Rocky Descents, and Back to Civilization

TMB Day 4: Rocky Climbs, Cows, and Swiss Villages

From Speedgoat Crown to Chamonix, Lauren Gregory is Having One Epic Trail Season

TMB Day 3: Balcony Running, Pristine Trails, and the Highest Point on the TMB

Yngvild Kaspersen Has Won Her Second CCC, Hans Troyer Podiums at CCC, UTMB Postponed by 2 Hours

TMB Day 2: Roman Roads, Heinous Descents, and Crossing Into Italy

TMB Day 1: Chamonix, Melting Glaciers, and Entering the French Alps

UTMB by the Numbers

Chamonix’s New Mayor Wants to Scale Back UTMB. It May Be the Best Thing to Happen to the Race

Qualifying for UTMB Can be Complicated. We Break it Down.

How to Tune in to Watch the Week of Races at UTMB 2026

We Analyze the 2026 UTMB Elite Start Lists

Behind-the-Scenes UTMB Recon with Two of the Fastest Trail Runners in the World

Our Guide to the 2026 UTMB Mont-Blanc

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