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Even though the UTMB® is still a relatively young race, its history is already rich with a roll of honour featuring many prestigious big names who have left their mark on the flagship ultra trail event. Every year...

Understanding the popularity of the event: The UTMB is one of the most renowned trail races in the world, attracting runners from over 100 different countries. Chamonix becomes a true...

To prepare for your trip to Chamonix for the UTMB, it's important to plan your travel and logistics carefully. Transport, accommodation and activities on the ground should all be arranged in advance...

When putting together your race pack for the UTMB®, clothing plays a major role: it must protect you from a range of weather risks while keeping you comfortable during the...

So, the decision is made — a seasoned ultra runner, you've set your sights on the UTMB®! A real challenge for athletes passionate about trail running in one of the most stunning natural settings in the...

As part of a nutrition plan for UTMB® preparation, an important phase will be adapting to a specific diet, maintaining discipline and managing the constraints of race-day fuelling. Getting ready for...

Among the essential accessories to pack in your race vest for the UTMB®, all the safety and survival gear that is absolutely necessary for this type of event features prominently....

When you decide what nutrition and hydration strategy to adopt for the UTMB®, choosing an isotonic drink is an important decision to make well in advance of the race date. Here is...

During your stay in Chamonix planned around the UTMB, you will no doubt be looking for activities and things to see. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of your time...

Precisely defining your training will certainly be one of the key steps to prepare for the UTMB®. Planning and organising your training is indeed vital to handle the workload required...

Preparing for the UTMB® of course involves physical training, but also mental preparation. This will be essential for tackling challenges and giving you the motivation and...

One of the important things to do when you plan your travel to Chamonix is obviously to find accommodation during the UTMB® period. This can be a tricky challenge due to...

Including interval sessions in your calendar or training plan for the UTMB® will be absolutely essential for optimal preparation for the great alpine race! Where should you do your interval sessions?...

As part of preparing your race pack for the UTMB®, the choice of your shoes will be crucial. They are certainly the most important component of your trail runner's kit and...

A key element of UTMB preparation, the shock weekend is even more essential if you need to prepare for the UTMB on flat terrain! Find out what this type of training camp involves and what...

If you have the UTMB® 2025 race on your radar, getting to know the specifics of this year's edition is a must. From the big names taking part,...

Stair training is an excellent exercise if you need to prepare for the UTMB® on flat terrain, far from hilly or mountainous regions. It will deliver real quadriceps strengthening and...

When packing your race bag for the UTMB, there are essential accessories you must not forget to include. Starting with all the survival and safety items...

Depending on whether you live in at least a hilly region or on flat terrain, your UTMB® training cannot be done under the same conditions. For those who live in areas with no elevation, there...

If you need to find accommodation for the UTMB, you should know that staying in Chamonix can be tricky in the height of summer and during this event, which attracts a huge number of people to the town....

As part of the UTMB, an ultra-trail expo (the Ultra-Trail® Village) is organised, bringing together a large number of exhibitors and welcoming nearly 50,000 visitors who are passionate about off-road...

One of the key sessions in your UTMB training calendar will be hill training with significant elevation gain to simulate the climbs and descents you will encounter on the...

If you wish to register for the UTMB®, you must of course accept its regulations and therefore have a basic understanding of them. You can of course consult them directly on the event's website or...

As part of preparing for your trip to Chamonix for the UTMB®, packing your race bag is absolutely crucial. Nothing should be missing to tackle the event in the best possible conditions, starting with...

For each UTMB race, the refreshment stations are key points on the course and must be known in order to best manage effort and nutrition. A network of refreshment...

The UTMB® is still a young race, but it is the queen of ultra trail and its history has already made this event a legend. From records and the roll of honour to its incidents,...

Your UTMB® training involves not only physical exercise and running sessions, but preparing for the UTMB® also means following a precise, specific diet...