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Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 abichal27Alsatian landscape, Anna Carlson, La Ronde des Pages, Obernai, Sébastien Spehler, taste of adventure, Trail Alsace Grand Est, trail running0 comment

Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB celebrates Alsace’s heritage and its third edition with a new race: ‘La Ronde des Pages’ A new race: ‘La Ronde des Pages’ — over 17km with 300m elevation gain — is a semi-nocturnal event around Obernai Sébastien Spehler returns to defend his 100M (154km) title A new start line for the Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers in Turckheim Charity Bibs will support three organisations in 2025 Close to 7,000 runners expected for the third edition A must-do event for trail-running enthusiasts Trail Alsace Grand Est by…

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UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar

February 5, 2025 abichal27trail running, UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar1 Comment

The UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar was published some time ago and features a slew of new events around the world. List of new trail running events joining the circuit in 2025: EUROPE Arc of Attrition by UTMB® – January 24-26 (United Kingdom) Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB® – April 25-27 (France) Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB® – July 18-20 (Italy) Kaçkar by UTMB® – September 26-28 (Türkiye) ASIA Ultra-Trail Xiamen by UTMB® – March 1-2 (China) Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB® – May 16-18 (China) Kaga Spa Trail…

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Arc of Attrition by UTMB®

January 29, 2025 abichal27Arc, Arc of Attrition, coastal trail, Cornwall’s Southwest Coast Path, Eleanor Davis, Kristian Jones, Lewis Ryan, Noor Van Der Veen, Sara Alonso, Tom Evans, UTMB2 Comments

The 2025 UTMB World Series season began in spectacular fashion with a new addition to the circuit: Arc of Attrition by UTMB. From January 24 to 26, 1180 runners completed three race formats – the Arc 100 (100M), Arc 50 (100K), and Arc 25 (50K) – set amidst the wild, unspoilt beauty of Cornwall’s Southwest Coast Path in the UK. Participants were treated to the raw splendour of this iconic coastal trail, navigating technical and breathtaking routes. The event saw strong elite participation and course records shattered, particularly in the Arc 50…

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HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB Adds Miler

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 abichal27100-mile course, Blue Mountains, Erika Gabrielli, HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia, HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB, Lucy Bartholomew, Tanya Carroll, UTMB, UTMB World Series Finals, UTMB World Series Major, UTMB® World Series Events0 comment

HOKA ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA BY UTMB ADDS MILER AND ELEVATES TO UTMB WORLD SERIES MAJOR STATUS WITH NEW 100-MILE RACE As part of its new Major status, HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB adds a world-class 100-mile course to its race options, offering runners five incredible distances to tackle in the Blue Mountains HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB now offers runners more chances than ever to reach the UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix, France, with double the amount of Running Stones available compared to other UTMB World Series Events…

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Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB®

June 11, 2024 abichal27Bethan Male, Grand Trail du Saint-Jacques, Le Puy-en-Velay, pilgrim route, Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, Samir Taz, Trail du Saint-Jacques, Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB, Ultra du Saint-Jacques0 comment

For more than 12 years, the Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB® event has been offering runners a unique trail experience on and around the famous Saint-Jacques de Compostelle pilgrim route. The 2024 edition features 4 races, all sold-out, ranging from 130km with over 5,500m elevation gain on the Ultra du Saint-Jacques, to 18km with 600m of elevation gain on the Chibottes race. An 18km hike is also available for nature enthusiasts. Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB festivities will begin on Friday, June 14 at 12:00 midday with the Ultra-Trail Village…

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UTMB World Series 2024 Calendar

June 11, 2024 abichal27100K, 100M, ASIA-PACIFIC MAJOR, Eiger Ultra-Trail®, EUROPEAN MAJOR, Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Running Stones, Trail 100 Andorra, UTMB lottery, UTMB world series circuit, UTMB World Series Finals, UTMB® World Series 2024, Western States2 Comments

An updated list of the currently scheduled events for the UTMB World Series 2024. The top 3 male and female finishers in the 50K, 100K and 100M categories automatically win their place at the UTMB World Series Finals. There are 43 events in Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas, throughout 2024 season. To get entry to the lottery to run UTMB Mont Blanc, you also need to have at least one running stone; running stones can be collected by completing a 20km, 50km, 100km or 100mile race that’s part…

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Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB

June 5, 2024 abichal27Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB0 comment

The first edition of Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB (MUT by UTMB) did not disappoint. The only UTMB race on the African continent took place May 25th in the Outeniqua Mountains in George, South Africa. The festival of running featured 100m, 100k, 50k, marathon and 20k events. Race website https://mut.utmb.world/races

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Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Results 2024

May 21, 2024 abichal27Andy Berry, Maria Pijoan Gall, Mark Darbyshire, Rachel Fawcett, Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia0 comment

Mark Darbyshire set a new course record at Ultra-Tail Snowdonia 2024 completing the 100-mile run in 23:41:13. After winning the Centurion Wendover Woods 100 in 2023, Rachel Fawcett turned in an impressive performance in North Wales winning the UTS by UTMB in 34:10:57, 5 and half hours ahead of Maria Pijoan Gall (ESP). 100m Women’s Results 1 Rachel Fawcett, GBr 34:10:57 2 Maria Pijoan Gall, ESp 39:47:42 3 Corine Kagerer, CHE 41:12:05 and Nikki Arthur, GB 41:12:05 100m Results Mark Darbyshire, GBr 23:41:13 Andy Berry, GBr 25:18:51 Michael Dunstan, AUS…

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Macdonald And Azumi Scoop Wins At 100 Mile Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB

February 19, 2024 abichal27100-mile race, 100K, 50km race, Adrian MacDonald, Beth Garland, Caitlin Fielder, Daniel Jones, Konoka Azumi, Michael Sutton, Ronnie Sparke, Rotorua, Ruth Croft, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB, trail running, ultrarunner0 comment

Four champions were crowned on the morning of the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB®, with two Kiwis and two Brits sharing the 50km and 21km spoils. In the 50km women’s race, Rotorua-raised Caitlin Fielder took out her third Tarawera title, securing victory in 4:01:41. Fielder’s lead was never seriously troubled, instead she battled herself throughout the race as she faced cramping issues particularly on some of the uphill sections. “I feel pretty good, but pretty happy it’s over to be honest,” said Fielder. “Sometimes you have races…

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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2024

February 15, 2024 abichal27manaakitanga, New Zealand, Paul Charteris, Rotorua, Rotorua to Kawerau, run, runners, running, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB, Tarawera Ultramarathon, Trail runners, trail running, trail running festival, trails, ultrarunner0 comment

This year, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB® will celebrate its 15th year of running, over time growing to become New Zealand’s premier trail running event and one of the largest ultra-trail races in the world. The 2024 event will take place from 17-18 February and is expected to welcome a record number of starters to the trails of Rotorua. Founded in 2009 as the Tarawera Ultramarathon by Kawerau local Paul Charteris, the race was about creating an experience of connection with land and people – a way to showcase the amazing…