Q&A - HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
We’ve gathered all the practical information to answer your questions about the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2026 event. Check out this section to find everything you need to know about your race.
2026 Lottery results: UTMB, CCC, OCC, MCC, ETC
If you have a positive lottery result, you have until February 4, 2026 at at 11:59 PM (CET), to confirm your registration. After this deadline, your pre-registration will be cancelled.
Please note that upon completing your registration, all your Running Stones will be deducted. If you do not finalize your registration, you will lose half of your Running Stones.
You can check the status of your entry in the lottery directly on the Dashboard of your MyUTMB account.
If the lottery result is negative, Unfortunately, you were not selected in the lottery and are not on the waiting list. You keep your Running Stones.
You can check the status of your entry in the lottery directly on the Dashboard of your MyUTMB account.
You have been placed on the waiting list. If selected runners with a positive draw do not complete their registration by February 4, you will be contacted on February 5 to confirm you if you have a spot or not. Please note that your exact position on the waiting list will not be disclosed.
If you obtain a spot thanks to your position in the waiting list, you have until February 12 at 11:59 PM (CET) to finalize your registration. After this deadline, your positive result will be cancelled and you will lose half of your Running Stones.
You can check the status of your entry in the lottery directly on the Dashboard of your MyUTMB account.
If the registration process continues to loop, please change your device and browser. We advise you to use a computer and the Chrome browser. If your payment has been refused, please try again later, try with another credit card or contact your bank. The issue may be related to a payment authorization. If you still encounter issues, please contact us using our contact form.
If you have registered, but have not received a confirmation email, there are several reasons for this:
- Check your MyUTMB account, to see if the registration appears. Your registration will be visible within 24 hours after you register.
- Check with your bank to see if you have been debited
- If you have not been debited, try registering again
- If you have been debited, please check your Spam folder or contact us via our contact form here in case you haven't received any email in your Spam.
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.
**Please note that cancellation insurance cannot be added after the registration process is completed. **
If you have NOT taken out the registration cancellation insurance, no refund will be possible.
No bib transfers, distance changes or deferrals will be possible.
Runners (UTMB, CCC, and OCC) wishing to cancel their registration will be refunded the Running Stones used to enter the lottery as follows:
- Runners with cancellation insurance who cancel their registration before race day: They will be refunded 100% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery.
- Runners without cancellation insurance who cancel their registration before race day: They will be refunded 50% of the Running Stones used to enter the lottery (rounded up to the nearest whole number).
RESPONSIBLE MOBILITY POLICY
In 2026, the carbon contribution becomes mandatory for all runners participating in the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc. When registering, you will be required to provide your departure address (permanent place of residence) and your mode of transport, and the amount of the carbon contribution will be automatically calculated for your round trip. Proof of residence will be requested at a later date.
To learn more, we invite you to consult our FAQ dedicated to responsible mobility here.
For any questions regarding the new responsible mobility policy, we have created a dedicated and very detailed FAQ to support you. You will find answers to all your questions there, in particular regarding:
- Boost calculation
- Cheating and non-compliance with the rules
- Special cases
- Local runners
- Group pre-registrations
- Itineraries and planning
We encourage you to take the time to carefully read this information before contacting us, as you will find answers to most of your questions there.
