Updated 31 August 2026, following the 2026 edition.
Although the UTMB® is still a relatively young event, its history already boasts an impressive list of prestigious names that have shaped the flagship ultra trail race. Every year, the ultra trail elite gathers in Chamonix on the start list to try to add their name to the event's history.
The 2026 edition was won by American Ben Dhiman in 18h16'29", the first sub-19-hour finish in the event's history, after the start was delayed by two hours due to a storm. In the women's race, French runner Blandine L'Hirondel won in 21h54'49", becoming the second woman in history to have won the UTMB®, CCC® and OCC, after Ruth Croft.
In the men's race, two runners share the record for the most wins, with 4 titles each: Kilian Jornet (2008, 2009, 2011, 2022) and François D'Haene (2012, 2014, 2017, 2021). In the women's race, Britain's Lizzy Hawker dominates the rankings with 5 wins between 2005 and 2012. For details of speed and victory records, see our article on UTMB® records.
UTMB® men's winners
- 2003: Dawa Sherpa (Nepal)
- 2004: Vincent Delebarre (France)
- 2005: Christophe Jaquerod (Switzerland)
- 2006: Marco Olmo (Italy)
- 2007: Marco Olmo (Italy)
- 2008: Kilian Jornet (Spain)
- 2009: Kilian Jornet (Spain)
- 2010: Jez Bragg (United Kingdom)
- 2011: Kilian Jornet (Spain)
- 2012: François D'Haene (France)
- 2013: Xavier Thévenard (France)
- 2014: François D'Haene (France)
- 2015: Xavier Thévenard (France)
- 2016: Ludovic Pommeret (France)
- 2017: François D'Haene (France)
- 2018: Xavier Thévenard (France)
- 2019: Pau Capell (Spain)
- 2020: edition cancelled (health crisis)
- 2021: François D'Haene (France)
- 2022: Kilian Jornet (Spain)
- 2023: Jim Walmsley (United States)
- 2024: Vincent Bouillard (France)
- 2025: Tom Evans (United Kingdom)
- 2026: Ben Dhiman (United States)
UTMB® women's results
- 2003: Krissy Moehl (United States)
- 2004: Colette Borcard (Switzerland)
- 2005: Lizzy Hawker (United Kingdom)
- 2006: Karine Herry (France)
- 2007: Nikki Kimball (United States)
- 2008: Lizzy Hawker (United Kingdom)
- 2009: Krissy Moehl (United States)
- 2010: Lizzy Hawker (United Kingdom)
- 2011: Lizzy Hawker (United Kingdom)
- 2012: Lizzy Hawker (United Kingdom)
- 2013: Rory Bosio (United States)
- 2014: Rory Bosio (United States)
- 2015: Nathalie Mauclair (France)
- 2016: Caroline Chaverot (France)
- 2017: Núria Picas (Spain)
- 2018: Francesca Canepa (Italy)
- 2019: Courtney Dauwalter (United States)
- 2020: edition cancelled (health crisis)
- 2021: Courtney Dauwalter (United States)
- 2022: Katie Schide (United States)
- 2023: Courtney Dauwalter (United States)
- 2024: Katie Schide (United States)
- 2025: Ruth Croft (New Zealand)
- 2026: Blandine L'Hirondel (France)
The 2026 edition podiums
| Place | Men | Time |
| 1 | Ben Dhiman (United States) | 18h16'29" |
| 2 | Baptiste Chassagne (France) | 18h47'38" |
| 3 | Caleb Olson (United States) | 18h48'24" |
| Place | Women | Time |
| 1 | Blandine L'Hirondel (France) | 21h54'49" |
| 2 | Rachel Entrekin (United States) | 22h15'54" |
| 3 | Emily Schmitz | 22h17'28" |
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 UTMB®?
American Ben Dhiman won the men's race in 18h16'29", while Frenchwoman Blandine L'Hirondel won the women's race in 21h54'49".
Who has won the UTMB® the most times?
Kilian Jornet and François D'Haene share the men's record with 4 wins each. In the women's race, Lizzy Hawker leads with 5 wins between 2005 and 2012.
How many editions of the UTMB® have taken place?
The first edition took place in 2003. As the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the health crisis, 2026 marked the 23rd edition of the event.
Had a Frenchwoman ever won the UTMB® before?
Yes. Before Blandine L'Hirondel in 2026, three French women had won: Karine Herry in 2006, Nathalie Mauclair in 2015 and Caroline Chaverot in 2016.
