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Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba by UTMB: Indonesia’s Epic Debut

June 19, 2025 abichal272025 trail race, Bataknese heritage, Indonesia trail running, Indonesia ultramarathon, Lake Toba UTMB, Running Stones, Samosir Island, Trail of the Kings, ultrarunning Asia, UTMB® World Series0 comment

New UTMB World Series Event to Debut in Indonesia: Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba The UTMB World Series is expanding into Indonesia with the introduction of Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba by UTMB, scheduled for October 17-19, 2025. This marks the first time the UTMB experience will be held in the country, bringing a major international trail running event to the local community. The event will take place on Samosir Island, a volcanic island situated in Lake Toba. Organizers are highlighting the unique cultural and geological…

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Sidas Expands Partnership with UTMB WS

May 26, 2025 abichal27athlete footcare, endurance running, foot care solutions, foot comfort, injury prevention, race preparation, running insoles, Sidas, sports performance, Trail runners, ultra-trail running, UTMB® Mont-Blanc, UTMB® World Series0 comment

Sidas Strengthens Partnership with UTMB World Series to Support Runners’ Foot Care Needs UTMB World Series is proud to expand its partnership with Sidas, a leading specialist in foot care solutions for athletes. Already an established partner in French UTMB® events, Sidas has committed to a three-year collaboration that will extend across European races in 2025—including the prestigious HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc, home of the UTMB World Series Finals. By 2026 and 2027, this partnership will encompass the entire global UTMB World Series circuit, ensuring trail runners worldwide receive the best…

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HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

May 6, 2025 abichal27Blue Mountains of Australia, equity and inclusion, Female-only change tents, gender equity, HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia, hygiene products, support for women, trail, trail running, UNESCO World Heritage, UTMB, UTMB World Series Finals lottery, Women at the forefront, Women for Trail, Women-only toilets0 comment

UTMB World Series Major for 2025 Blue Mountains to Host Elevated HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® in 2025! The stunning Blue Mountains of Australia are gearing up to welcome 8,000 runners from May 15-18 for the 17th edition of the HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® – and this year, it’s a UTMB® World Series Major! This prestigious new status recognizes the event as one of the premier trail running experiences on the global calendar. For athletes across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, it offers the unique opportunity to compete in…

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Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB 2025

May 6, 2025 abichal27100K, 100M, 20K, 50K, Grand Raid Ventoux, Malaucène, Mont Ventoux, Race Results, Solidarity, trail running, Ultra-Trail, UTMB, Vaucluse0 comment

Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB 2025: A Weekend of Trail Running and Solidarity at the Giant of Provence The first edition of the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB brought three intense days of competition, sporting achievements, and sharing to Malaucène, France, from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April 2025. Over 3,000 runners took part in the event, with 3,004 runners crossing the finish line. Participants represented 46 nationalities, with France, Belgium, and Switzerland being the most represented countries. The event offered four distances, ranging from 20K to 100M, taking runners…

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Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB

April 9, 2025 abichal27100K, 100Miles, 20K, 50K, CharityRace, France, GrandRaidVentoux, Malaucène, MontVentoux, Provence, PupillesPompiers84, running, RunningCommunity, SportsEvent, TeamSports84, TrailLife, TrailRunning, ultrarunning, UTMBWorldSeries0 comment

Discover the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB: A Historic Race on the “Giant of Provence” Get ready for the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB, happening April 25th to 27th, 2025, in beautiful Provence, France. Although it debuts in the UTMB World Series, the event already has nearly 30 years of history. Over the past decade, Team Sports 84 has expertly organized the event, raising funds for a firefighter charity. This strong commitment to solidarity has been central to the event’s values from the very beginning. Embrace the Challenge The legendary…

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Puglia by UTMB® 2025

March 30, 2025 abichal270 comment

UTMB WORLD SERIES ANNOUNCES A NEW EVENT IN ITALY: PUGLIA BY UTMB On the heels of a historic edition of the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB®, the UTMB® World Series strengthens its presence in Italy with the launch of a fourth event in the south of the country: Puglia by UTMB®. Located in the dramatic canyon landscapes of Italy’s Puglia, this new addition promises unique and challenging terrain in one of the world’s most breath-taking locations. Another opportunity to live the UTMB experience in a dynamic trail-running region. The integration…

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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…