UPCOMING EVENTS IN JULY 2026
July promises a new month of sport and emotion across the UTMB® World Series circuit, with seven events on the calendar. The highlight of the month will be the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, the European Major of the circuit. July will also mark the inaugural edition of Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB®. All events can be followed live on live.utmb.world.
HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®: A Major at the Forefront of Innovation
From 1–5 July, the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® returns as the European Major of the UTMB® World Series circuit. Held in the Spanish Pyrenees, the event will welcome nearly 7,500 runners. European runners will make up 90% of the field, while female participation will continue to grow, reaching 21%, up from 19% in 2025 and 12.5% at the inaugural edition in 2021.
The event features eight race formats. New for the 2026 edition, the TDL – Termières dera Libertat (75 km) is a course inspired by the historic freedom routes that crossed the Pyrenees and played a significant role in the region’s history.
Youth, sustainability and solidarity take centre stage, alongside a world-class elite field
The HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® continues its commitment to a more responsible approach to trail running through initiatives that promote youth participation, sustainable mobility, carbon offsetting and Charity Bibs.
A World-Class International Elite Field Awaits
Some of trail running’s biggest names are also expected on the start line, including Sara Alonso (ESP, UTMB Index 801), Miao Yao (CHN, UTMB Index 822), Benat Marmissolle (FRA, UTMB Index 903) and Luca Del Pero (ITA, UTMB Index 925), among others.
To learn more, read the dedicated press release.
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Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB®: Corsica in All Its Natural Splendour
From 9–11 July, Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® will welcome nearly 5,000 participants for its 17th edition, including its fifth as part of the UTMB® World Series. The event continues to demonstrate its strong French identity, with 81.8% of runners coming from France, while women will represent 26.3% of the field.
Held in the heart of Corsica, Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® offers an immersion into one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular landscapes. True to its motto, "Aldilà di e limite" (Beyond the Limits), the event features four race formats: 110 km (100M), 69 km (100K), 33 km (50K), and 17 km (20K). The courses take runners through some of the island’s most iconic scenery, including granite valleys, alpine lakes, Corsican pine forests, technical ridgelines and breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Based in Corte, the island’s historic capital, Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® is deeply rooted in its territory. The commitment of local residents, volunteers and community partners helps make the event a true celebration of Corsican culture, where discovering the island’s natural heritage and local traditions is an integral part of the experience.
Beyond the sporting challenge, Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® is also renowned for its warm and festive atmosphere, driven by the commitment of local residents, volunteers and community partners.
Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® also promotes mountain accessibility and regional discovery through several dedicated initiatives. Among them, the Restonica Walk offers families, companions and nature enthusiasts the opportunity to experience Corsica’s exceptional landscapes through a non-competitive outing. This initiative reflects the organisers’ ambition to make the event about more than sporting performance and to share Corsica’s outstanding natural and cultural heritage with as many people as possible.
A Deep International Elite Field on Corsica’s Trails
Restonica Trail Corsica by UTMB® will welcome several of the sport’s leading athletes across its flagship race formats. In the 100M, Finland’s Johanna Antila (FIN, UTMB Index 742) and Hannah Derksen (NED, UTMB Index 732), who finished third in the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB® 100K in 2026, will battle for the top positions alongside France’s Gautier Ainiau (FRA, UTMB Index 898) and Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz (FRA, UTMB Index 889), who finished second and fourth respectively at MIUT 2026.
In the 100K, Yngvild Kaspersen (NOR, UTMB Index 818) will start as one of the favourites following her runner-up finish in the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB® 100M in 2026. In the men’s race, Benjamin Roubiol (FRA, UTMB Index 937), the French short trail vice-champion, and Damien Humbert (FRA, UTMB Index 910) will lead another highly competitive field.
The 50K will feature Émilie Bulle (FRA, UTMB Index 737), winner of the Wildstrubel by UTMB® 50K in 2025, alongside Carrodilla Cabestre (ESP, UTMB Index 716). In the men’s race, Frédéric Tranchand (FRA, UTMB Index 934), winner of the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB® 20K in 2026, Andrea Rostan (ITA, UTMB Index 911), fresh off his victory in the Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB® 20K in 2026, and France’s Tiago Vieira (FRA, UTMB Index 875) will be among the athletes to watch.
Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB®: The Pure Alpine Experience
From 10–12 July, the Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB® will welcome nearly 6,000 participants for its 17th edition, and its fifth as part of the UTMB® World Series. Held in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the event offers four race formats featuring demanding courses and a true high-mountain experience: 140 km (100M), 77 km (100K), 43 km (50K), and 28 km (20K). Runners will traverse spectacular alpine landscapes, crossing high mountain passes, glaciers, wild valleys, and the iconic peaks of the Val de Bagnes and Grand-Saint-Bernard. True to its reputation, the event delivers a raw and authentic alpine experience in one of the most breathtaking mountain settings in Europe.
Female participation continues to grow, with women representing 26% of the overall field, rising to 46% in the 20K race. The event also features activities dedicated to younger generations, including the Trail Découverte for children and the X-Orient orienteering race designed for teenagers.
An event committed to its region and to solidarity
The Trail Verbier St-Bernard by UTMB® continues to extend its impact beyond sport by supporting several local and international organisations. The event partners with What’s Life Project, a Crans-Montana-based organisation that uses outdoor sports as a tool for education and development in Nepal. In 2026, What’s Life Project will launch a development programme for young Nepali trail runners, creating new connections between Nepal and Europe through sport.
The event also supports imAGIne Val de Bagnes, a local citizens' organisation dedicated to the ecological, social and cultural transitions of the valley. Through initiatives focused on food systems, mobility, solidarity and civic participation, the association works to build a more resilient and sustainable region.
A Highly Competitive X-Alpine Field
The elite field promises exciting battles across all race formats, with the spotlight on the X-Alpine (100M). Bastien Fleury (FRA, UTMB Index 808) will challenge for victory against fellow Frenchman Alban Berson (FRA, UTMB Index 833) and Franco Collé (ITA, UTMB Index 812), who finished third in the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB® 100M in May 2026.
In the women's race, Claire Bannwarth (FRA, UTMB Index 702), Hélène Dassy (BEL, UTMB Index 710), runner-up at the TDS in 2025, and local favourite Corina Sommer (SUI, UTMB Index 652) are expected to lead the field.
In the 100K, Jean-Philippe Tschumi (SUI, UTMB Index 906), runner-up in the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB® 100K in 2026, will go head-to-head with Antoine Charvolin (FRA, UTMB Index 907), winner of the TDS in 2025. In the women's race, Marion Delespierre (FRA, UTMB Index 758) will be chasing a place at the CCC® against Anna Carlsson (SWE, UTMB Index 751), who returns after finishing second in the race in 2025 with her sights set on victory, and Lena Laukner (GER, UTMB Index 733), winner of the Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB® 50K less than a month ago.
Finally, in the 50K, Lucille Germain (FRA, UTMB Index 777) will face Maude Mathys (SUI, UTMB Index 808), who finished third at the OCC in 2025 and won the Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB® 50K twice in December 2025. In the men's race, Simon Paccard (FRA, UTMB Index 906), runner-up in the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB® 50K in 2026, will line up alongside Lucien Mermillon (FRA, UTMB Index 888).
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB®: At the Foot of the Legendary Eiger North Face
From 15–19 July, the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB® will welcome nearly 4,500 runners for its 14th edition, including its fifth as part of the UTMB World Series circuit. Nearly 48.4% of participants are Swiss, while women represent 33% of the field. Held in Grindelwald, at the foot of the legendary Eiger North Face, the event has become, since its creation in 2013 and its integration into the UTMB World Series circuit in 2022, one of the most iconic and technically demanding races on the circuit.
The event offers six race formats: 100M (250 km), 100K (101 km), 50K (51 km), 50K (35 km), 20K (16 km) and the Trail Surprise (15 km). Each course showcases the spectacular landscapes of the Jungfrau region, taking runners across glaciers, exposed ridgelines, high mountain passes and alpine valleys in an environment renowned for its highly technical and demanding terrain.
A Unique Alpine Experience
The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB® also stands out for the unique experience it offers to both runners and their companions. Thanks to the region’s extensive network of mountain railways, gondolas and alpine infrastructure, spectators can easily access several key points along the course to cheer on runners throughout the race. At the finish line, finishers receive not a traditional medal, but a stone from the Eiger North Face, carefully prepared by a local artisan, symbolising the unique connection between the event and the mountain.
The 2026 edition will also be marked by a charitable initiative, with two participants taking on the challenge to raise funds for the KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, once again demonstrating that trail running can be a powerful force for engagement and impact beyond sporting performance.
Monte Rosa WalserWaeg by UTMB®: An Authentic Trail Experience in the Aosta Valley
From 17–19 July, Monterosa WalserWaeg by UTMB® will welcome nearly 5,000 participants, with women representing 23% of the field, for its fifth edition, including its second as part of the UTMB® World Series. Held in Italy’s Aosta Valley and directed by elite athletes Franco Collé and Giuditta Turini, Monterosa WalserWaeg by UTMB® embraces a "by champions, for runners" philosophy, combining sporting excellence, cultural immersion and a strong connection to the local region.
The event features five race formats: 120 km (100M), 82 km (100K), 43 km (50K), 15 km (20K) and a 9 km race. Every course remains entirely within the Aosta Valley, taking runners through spectacular alpine scenery featuring technical trails, high mountain passes and breathtaking views of the Monte Rosa massif. Along the way, participants also pass through several traditional Walser villages, whose unique cultural heritage plays a central role in shaping the event’s distinctive identity.
An Event Committed to Inclusion and Future Generations
Monterosa WalserWaeg by UTMB® showcases several initiatives that reflect its core values of inclusion, solidarity and passing on its passion for trail running. Among them, the Becca Pink holds a special place. This 4 km charity walk and run, reserved for women, takes participants through the historic centre of Aosta in support of the V.I.O.L.A. Association, which is dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. In this event, participation and togetherness take precedence over competition.
The event also places a strong emphasis on younger generations through the Junior Walser Trail, a 9 km competitive race for runners aged 14–17. Designed as a first mountain trail running experience, it allows young runners to discover the sport in a safe environment while taking on a genuine sporting challenge.
A major showdown on the 50K
The 50K will undoubtedly be the race to watch over the weekend, with a host of contenders for victory in both the men's and women's fields. Five runners with a UTMB Index above 900 will line up at the start: defending champion Petter Engdahl (SWE, UTMB Index 931), Manuel Merillas (ESP, UTMB Index 935), Nadir Maguet (ITA, UTMB Index 931), winner of the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® 50K in 2025, Alex Garcia Carrillo (ESP, UTMB Index 911), third in the Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB® 50K in 2026, and Jack Kuenzle (USA, UTMB Index 902).
In the women's race, Anna Plattner (AUT, UTMB Index 776), winner of the KAT100 by UTMB® 50K in 2025, will line up alongside Julia Font Gomez (ESP, UTMB Index 765), Martina Cumerlato (ITA, UTMB Index 733), Martina Chialvo (ITA, UTMB Index 735) and Emily Schmitz (USA, UTMB Index 736), runner-up in the Istria 100 by UTMB® 50K in 2026.
Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB®: Bridging Local Heritage and the Global Trail Running Community
From 23–26 July, Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB® will mark Romania’s debut on the UTMB® World Series circuit. Joining the circuit for the first time, and celebrating its seventh edition overall, the event will welcome nearly 2,300 participants, with women representing 28% of the field. Held in the heart of Bucovina, in northern Romania, the event has built a strong identity around its motto: "The Bridge Between Roots", symbolising the connection between local heritage and the global trail running community.
Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB® offers seven race formats: 114 km (100M), 72 km (100K), 48 km (50K), 16.5 km (20K) and a 5 km race. The courses wind through the wild landscapes of the Romanian Carpathians, crossing UNESCO-listed ancient forests, remote ridgelines, alpine meadows and traditional mountain villages. The event offers a unique immersion into one of Eastern Europe's most unspoilt regions. The ascent of RUNC (5 km) also serves as the opening stage of the Triple Crown Challenge, rewarding runners who complete three races over the course of the event weekend. Open to everyone, the challenge offers participants the opportunity to fully experience the event weekend.
An Authentic Event Rooted in Culture
Beyond the racing, Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB® aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of its region. The Flavours of Bucovina programme will bring runners and their companions together for a traditional mountain meal, while culinary demonstrations, concerts, folk dancing and cultural activities will celebrate local traditions throughout the weekend.
The event also develops several community initiatives. Through Her Trail, Her Horizon, the organisation encourages greater female participation in trail running through awareness initiatives, educational content and inspiring stories. Meanwhile, the Bucovina Ultra Rocks Library, created in partnership with the George Bodea Municipal Library, aims to build a dedicated collection of books on trail running, adventure and personal development through book donations from participants.
Finally, the RunSummit Talks will bring together athletes, coaches and trail enthusiasts through a series of talks, panel discussions and exchanges exploring performance, adventure and trail running culture.
Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB®: The Spirit of the Wasatch Mountains
From 23–25 July, Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® will celebrate its fifth edition in the heart of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Held in Snowbird, the event has quickly established itself as one of North America’s most technical trail running races, renowned for its steep terrain, demanding climbs and spectacular alpine scenery.
The event features three race formats: 50 km (50K), 31 km (50K) and 10 km. Staying true to the vision of race founder Karl Meltzer, known as the "Speedgoat," the courses take runners across technical singletrack, exposed ridgelines and relentless climbs with breathtaking views over the Wasatch Mountains. The 50K remains the event’s flagship race and one of the most demanding trail races on the North American calendar.
Promoting a More Inclusive Trail Running Community
To mark its fifth edition, Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® is launching The Start Line Project, an initiative developed in partnership with Women of the Wasatch, a local organisation committed to making trail running more inclusive. The programme aims to sustainably increase female participation in the Speedgoat 50K by addressing some of the sport’s main barriers: access, support, representation and sense of belonging.
The initiative includes five race-entry scholarships awarded to female runners, a series of webinars, a dedicated Discord community, guided training runs ahead of the event and on-site childcare during race weekend through a partnership with Snowbird Resort. Women of the Wasatch will also have a presence in the event village to support participants and strengthen connections within the trail running community.
