OCC
The ultimate challenge for mid-distance ultra-runners, the OCC is the 50K category final for the UTMB World Series.
Race Category
Distance
57 KM
Elevation Gain
3500 M+
Start Date
Thursday 29th August 2024
Race Start
Orsières - 08:15
Max Allowed Race Time
14 Hours 30 Minutes
MEN : 1st - Eli HEMMING // 2nd - Francesco PUPPI // 3rd - Antonio MARTÍNEZ PÉREZ
WOMEN : 1st - Miao YAO // 2nd - Judith WYDER // 3rd - Clémentine GEOFFRAY
Dive deep into the heart of the race
THE LITTLE SWISS SISTER
The ultimate challenge for middle-distance runners, the OCC will start on a 55km course with 3,425 meters of positive elevation gain from Orsières, located in the south-western part of the canton of Valais in the Val d'Entremont.
This Swiss valley will amaze you with its unique landscapes: The OCC route will take you to the heart of this particular and typical nature before reaching Champex-Lac and Trient. You will then cross the Franco-Swiss border by the emblematic Balme pass and its sublime panorama on the Mont-Blanc massif. Once you have reached the last difficulty of the course and the ascent to La Flégère, you will only have to enjoy the descent and savor your performance by crossing the mythical finish arch in the center of Chamonix under the cheers of families and spectators.
A closer look at the course
50K Final of the UTMB World Series
The OCC is now the annual 50K category final of the UTMB World Series, the ultimate challenge for all mid-distance ultra runners. Access to the OCC is open to all runners with at least one Running Stone and to elites who have qualified directly via the UTMB World Series races.