Celebrating women

Dedicated newsletter:

Sent to all women registered for MCC, ETC, OCC, CCC or UTMB races, providing all the key information needed to prepare with confidence and ensure a seamless, enjoyable experience.

WhatsApp community:

Over 3,300 women are taking part this year. A dedicated WhatsApp space is available for sharing advice, asking questions, creating connections, arranging meet-ups during race week and much more.

Organisation representative:

A female point of contact is assigned to each WhatsApp group to answer questions and facilitate exchanges. She will also be on-site during the event, easily identifiable, available to you, and in direct contact with the race organisation.

Trained volunteers:

Key locations along the course – start lines, aid stations, finish areas – are staffed by volunteers who have received specific guidance on supporting female runners.

Post-race survey:

Open to all female participants to gather feedback and continue improving the programme.

Feminine hygiene kits:

Available for women at all aid stations.

Women-only WCs:

Provided in start areas, finish zones and aid stations.

Private changing areas:

Available at every aid station.

Live Coverage:

On the UTMB Live platform, female commentators are present in equal numbers to men. Since 2024, independent monitoring has ensured that women feature as prominently as men in our videos, interviews, profiles and testimonials.

Ultra-Trail Village and Fan Experience:

Panel discussions and interviews at the Fan Experience will focus on women in trail running (in partnership with committed media outlets and associations). There will be opportunities to meet inspiring women and elite athletes, plus moments of celebration. (Full programme coming soon)

Portraits of inspiring women:

From amateurs to professionals, from members of the organisation to event partners and volunteers – women’s voices and stories are shared and celebrated across our social channels.

Parental Policy:

Introduced in 2023, this policy applies across all UTMB World Series races, including HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc.

It is designed for:

• Pregnant women
• Women undergoing fertility treatment
• Partners of pregnant women
• Parents in the process of adoption or surrogacy

It allows for:

• Deferral of race entry for up to five years, depending on race distance
• Refunds under certain conditions
• Flexible solutions to ensure both sporting and personal fairness

Car Pass :

Equal numbers for top elite women and men, ensuring fair access to personalised support.

Start line visibility:

Elite start areas are split equally between men and women, guaranteeing parity on the start line.

Prize Money:

Since 2018 when prize money was introduced to the event, the top 10 women and top 10 men have received equal prize money. In 2024, amounts were increased to support the professional development of all athletes.