Q&A Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Check our practical section to find the answer you need about your event Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc 2024!
BEFORE THE RACE
Due to a change in French legislation, a medical certificate is no longer mandatory for the races of the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc.
Each runner must take responsibility for their own health and ensure they are in good physical condition in preparation for the event.
Cancellation insurance is available for purchase during the registration process. It allows participants who opt for it to request a refund in accordance with the general terms and conditions.
If you have NOT taken out the registration cancellation insurance, no refund will be possible.
Please note that cancellation insurance cannot be added after the registration process is completed.
Running Stones
Runners wishing to cancel their registration will be refunded the Running Stones used to enter the lottery as follows:
Runners who have purchased cancellation insurance and cancel their registration before the race day: They will be reimbursed 100% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery.
Runners who have not purchased cancellation insurance and cancel their registration before the race day: They will be reimbursed 50% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery (rounded up to the nearest whole number).
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory to be in possession of individual accident insurance which covers any eventual costs for search and rescue In France, Italy and Switzerland. (Repatriation by helicopter costs between 800 and 3000 euros). Such an insurance policy may be taken out with the organization of your choice. For 49€ / year, you can subscribe to an insurance that guarantees you a worldwide coverage for your rescue, repatriation and medical care expenses (including helicopter rescue) in the context of your trail running practice whether it is for training, competitions or even for your reconnaissance outings. The following disciplines are also covered: hiking, trekking, cycling and mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You are also covered if you are a professional.
This insurance is mandatory on the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc and the UTMB World Series and is valid for 1 year. You can find the general conditions from the insurance tab on the different races page.
The registration is personal.
No bib transfer, deferral, or category change is allowed for all races of the Dacia UTMB Mont Blanc 2024.
There will be wave starts for the CCC, OCC and MCC, these will be allocated based exclusively on your UTMB Index. The UTMB Index will also be used to determine access to the elite start area for all races.
Runners who do not have a valid UTMB Index will be allocated to the slowest starting wave.
If you wish obtain a valid UTMB Index or improve your current ranking, you can do so by completing one of the 1000's of UTMB Index races throughout the world. All runners UTMB index will be taken mid July 2024 for the allocation of start waves, this means that your UTMB Index race results must be received by this date. You can find the full UTMB Index races list here.
We are currently working on the agenda of the event. Here you can find the general bib collection program. You will receive further information as the event approaches.
Every year, the Dacia UTMB® Mont-Blanc puts in place a shuttle service that provides a more sustainable solution for runners, crews and spectators. Check all the information on how to reach the start line, follow the race or how to get around Chamonix Valley HERE.
Discover different accommodations for the Dacia UTMB Mont Blanc week here
DURING THE RACE
We are currently working on the transportation plan. Please note that for all races (excluding UTMB and PTL), a shuttle to the starting point will be provided.
The shuttle is included in the bib, but reservation is mandatory. Reservations will open in a few months and will be communicated to you by email.
Shuttles for supporters will also be arranged.
Through our supporters shuttles, supporters can reach certain aid stations (sometimes inaccessible by car) collectively and in an eco-friendly manner. The complete transportation plan will be unveiled a few months before the event, and you will be notified of the reservation opening via email.
Reservation is mandatory and comes with a fee for supporters.
You can find the list of the mandatory equipment here.
AFTER THE RACE
In 2024, the races of the Dacia UTMB Mont Blanc (excluding Finals and PTL) will award Running Stones to finishers.
- TDS: 4 Running Stones
- MCC: 2 Running Stones
- ETC: 1 Running Stone
- YCC Juniors: 1 Running Stone
Runners who complete the race will be assigned an UTMB index in the correspondent category.
