Are you ready for UTMB 2017

Last updated: 19-Jul-18

By Alice Morrison

Registration is now open until January 4th for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races for 2017 which take place between August 28th and September 3rd.

If the number of places requested exceeds the number available, there will be a draw. 

The races are UTMB®, CCC®, TDS®, PTL® and OCC®. For more information, read our preview. 

All candidates will be able complete their application form, including qualifying courses, for the event of their choice. This form will be validated by the payment of 50€ deposit payable by credit-card.

Qualifying races

You need points to run in all the races (see below). These have to be gained from the UTMB®’s list of qualifying races, between January 1st 2015 and December 31st 2016: click here to read the rules concerning the 2017 UTMB® qualifying races.

  • UTMB® : 15 points (9 old points) acquired between 2015/01/01 and 2016/12/31 (in 3 races maximum)
  • CCC® : 7 points (3 old points) acquired between 2015/01/01 and 2016/12/31 (in 2 races maximum)
  • TDS® : 7 points (3 old points) acquired between 2015/01/01 and 2016/12/31 (in 2 races maximum)
  • OCC : 3 points (1 old point) acquired between 2015/01/01 and 2016/12/31 (in 2 races maximum)

The 2014 finishers of the UTMB® races may also use these races as qualifying races.

If you’re going, here are some useful tips. 

Click here to enrol for 2017.
 

"If the number of places requested exceeds the number available, there will be a draw"

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Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

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Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

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Runners who have completed at least one ultra in last 6 months or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

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First ultra event. Runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running (>26 miles) in the last 6 months.