Important information for elite athletes

We are thrilled to welcome you around the Mont-Blanc for the Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc week at the end of August. This page is to confirm some important information for elite athletes and team managers, ensuring that you have the best possible experience and can focus on your race.

For the Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc, the definition of an elite athlete will depend on your general UTMB Index as of July.

Below, you can find the required levels to be defined as an elite athlete for the three different UTMB World Series Finals.

Find out practical information for elite athletes for the 2026 edition of HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, including bib collection, access and transport to the start line, and crew transport.

Here, you can have more information regarding our Injury Policy for the UTMB World Series Finals.

Here you can find all the relevant qualification information for the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc.

In our commitment to clean and ethical trail running, UTMB World Series has just launched its new anti-doping policy.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the sport, we are proud to provide enhanced support to elite trail runners via the new HOKA Prize Purse.