UTMB Cares is an endowment fund and global initiative to unite trail running communities and create positive change by supporting local social and environmental causes in race destinations.

Built on the values of solidarity, respect, inclusivity, authenticity, and humility, UTMB Cares will utilize the global platform of the UTMB World Series to influence positive local change, focused on three main pillars: environment, territory and people.

Since 2004, UTMB Group has proactively supported numerous solidarity and environmental projects, raising over 4 million Euros for charitable causes to date. With the launch of UTMB Cares in 2023, runners from across the world are invited to ‘Race for More’ to support and showcase positive impact projects in race communities.

Limited edition charitable ‘Care Bibs’ are available at sell-out events to support the UTMB Cares initiative. You will find charity bibs directly on event website pages.

Runners and their families are also able to make donations prior and during events.

Support nature-based and research projects to help restore and regenerate biodiversity and build resilient ecosystems.

UTMB Cares will support numerous environmental projects in host communities around the world to preserve and restore the natural world, allowing trail runners and the wider community to enjoy the mountains throughout the seasons. Projects will focus on building resilient ecosystems through reforestation, preservation of biodiversity and trail path maintenance.

As an example, in 2023, UTMB Cares support the Mosquito Fire Relief project at HOKA Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB. One of the biggest fires of California in 2022, burning 31,075 hectors of land. And the UTMB family contributed to the reforestation of this natural habitat.

Support the development of local communities and associations around UTMB host destinations.

Leaving a UTMB legacy long after race day, UTMB Cares will provide support to a number of local associations, directly benefiting the race communities where UTMB World Series events are held. By supporting local initiatives, UTMB Cares will enhance the well-being of those in our host communities, creating a positive and tangible change. UTMB World Series is present in over 40 communities worldwide, and UTMB Cares will identify, and support associations centered around education, sports, health, culture and more.

In 2023, UTMB Cares supported over 30 different charities across 5 UTMB World Series events.

One example is the association “En passant par la Montagne” which has been supported since the 2020 edition of the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc. This local organization from the Mont Blanc valley strives to bring more children to the mountains and the outdoors.

Enabling inclusion and supporting athletes of different backgrounds to participate in UTMB World Series event.

With the growing popularity of trail running, it has become increasingly important to ensure this sport is accessible to everyone. That's why the UTMB Group and UTMB Cares have introduced the UTMB Academy. The UTMB Academy is dedicated to supporting athletes worldwide, including women, adaptive athletes, local competitors, and other underrepresented groups, promoting greater inclusivity through sport. The UTMB Academy provides runners with essential resources such as equipment, nutrition, logistics, training, and any other necessities required to participate in their inaugural trail running race at one of the UTMB World Series events. Local UTMB Academy initiatives will be initiated by individual events.

In 2023, Paraty Brazil by UTMB proudly launched its first program in this category, titled "Um Caiçara em Chamonix". This initiative enabled six local athletes from Paraty, a local teacher, sailor, and others, to participate in their first trail race, representing their local community on a global stage.