Question 1

What is the UTMB Index?

Accepted Answer

The UTMB Index is an indicator of your trail running level , calculated based on your results in UTMB-recognized races. You have a general Index as well as an Index across four categories: 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M. Each completed race generates a performance score that contributes to the calculation of your Index; these are not points that accumulate with each participation.

Question 2

How to get a UTMB Index for our races?

Accepted Answer

Complete one of our officially registered UTMB Index distances. Once the results have been submitted and processed, your performance will count towards your Index in the relevant category. Always check the relevant distance and edition: the registration of a race does not mean that all distances within the same event are eligible. View the race calendar

Question 3

What do the 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories correspond to?

Accepted Answer

These categories take into account the distance and the positive elevation gain, based on the principle of effort kilometres: Effort kilometres = distance in kilometres + positive elevation gain in metres ÷ 100. For example: a 25 km trail with 1,000 m D+ is equivalent to 35 effort kilometres. The ‘M’ in 100M stands for ‘miles’. Although 100 miles is equivalent to approximately 161 km, the UTMB 100M category corresponds to races of at least 170 effort kilometres. A race can therefore fall into this category without being 160 km long: 120 km with 5,000 m D+ is equivalent to 170 effort kilometres. When choosing your race, always check the official UTMB Index category , rather than just the distance.

Question 4

How long does my UTMB Index remain valid?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a valid Index in a category, you must have completed at least one recognized race in that category within the last 24 months. A distinction must be made between: Validity: this depends on a result achieved within the last 24 months. Index calculation: this may take into account results from the last 36 months. Running regularly allows you to update your Index, but does not guarantee it will rise: its value depends on your performance.

Question 5

Where can I view my Index and what to do if a result is missing?

Accepted Answer

Check your profile on the UTMB website and link it to your MyUTMB account to track your results. If a race is missing, first check whether the results have been submitted and if your identity details are correct. If there is an error in the rankings for one of our races, please contact our team and include the event name, date, distance, and your race number. For issues linking your profile or calculating your Index, please contact UTMB support.

Question 6

Can I earn MyUTMB+ points by running with you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the race distances on our calendar that are officially linked to the UTMB Index, in accordance with the terms of the MyUTMB+ program. Your participation and finish can be rewarded. The number of points depends on whether or not you finish and the race category.

Question 7

How many points will I earn?

Accepted Answer

MyUTMB+ uses a points scale based on the race type and category: 20K, 50K, 100K, or 100M. UTMB Index Category Participation points Points for a completed race 20K 10 20 50K 12 24 100K 14 28 100M 16 32 Participating in a UTMB World Series race doubles these points. These points contribute to your MyUTMB+ status and the associated benefits. They are separate from your UTMB Index and are not Running Stones.

Question 8

How to activate MyUTMB+?

Accepted Answer

To participate in the program: Create your MyUTMB account or log in to your existing account. Agree to receive UTMB World Series communications in accordance with the Membership Terms. Check your personal information and the linking of your results to your profile. View your balance and rewards in your MyUTMB environment. Use consistent personal information in your registrations to facilitate identification of your results.

Question 9

What are my points used for?

Accepted Answer

With your points, you can reach three status levels and benefit from increasingly advantageous partner offers: Status Partner offers Explorer Up to 12% discount Trailblazer Up to 20% discount Summiter Up to 30% discount Discounts depend on partners and the offers available in your MyUTMB+ account. Summiter: a lottery bonus Summiter status grants a 30% bonus on your odds in the lotteries for certain races in 2027, including HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB and Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB. This bonus increases your chances but does not guarantee a race entry. HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is excluded: the bonus does not apply to the UTMB, CCC, or OCC.

Question 10

When will my points appear?

Accepted Answer

For a UTMB Index race, UTMB must first receive the results from the race organizer before points can be awarded. If your result is missing or contains an error, please contact our team and provide: the name and date of the event; the race distance and your bib number; your first and last name; the link to your UTMB profile, if available. If your result is displayed correctly but your MyUTMB+ points are missing, please contact UTMB support via your account.

Question 11

Are my points valid for life?

Accepted Answer

No. MyUTMB+ points expire one year after they are awarded . Your status may therefore drop if points expire and you do not earn enough new ones. Check your balance and status in your personal account.

Question 12

What are the conditions to enter the draw?

Accepted Answer

To participate in the standard lottery for the UTMB, CCC, or OCC, you must: have earned at least one Running Stone within the past 24 months; hold a valid UTMB Index in an accepted category; pre-register during the official period. Target race Accepted UTMB Index categories OCC 20K, 50K, 100K of 100M CCC 50K, 100K of 100M UTMB 100K of 100M Check your MyUTMB account to see if you are eligible. These conditions apply to the three finals. The other UTMB Mont-Blanc races have their own registration requirements.

Question 13

How to obtain and maintain a valid UTMB Index?

Accepted Answer

You obtain a UTMB Index by completing a UTMB-recognized race. To keep your Index valid in a specific category, you must have completed at least one race in that category within the last 24 months. However, results from the past 36 months may be included when calculating your Index. The 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories take both distance and elevation gain into account; they do not simply correspond to the advertised race distance. Therefore, before choosing a race, check the official category for that specific distance and edition.

Question 14

Where to earn Running Stones?

Accepted Answer

Running Stones are obtained by completing qualifying races at UTMB World Series Events and Majors. Official category World Series Event World Series Major 20K 1 Stone 2 Stones 50K 2 Stones 4 Stones 100K 3 Stones 6 Stones 100M 4 Stones 8 Stones You can collect several of them, without any guarantee of obtaining a starting bib.

Question 15

What happens to my Running Stones after the draw?

Accepted Answer

For an individual entry, you commit all your Running Stones; you do not choose how many to use. You aren't selected: you keep them. You are selected and confirm your inscription: they are used up. You don't confirm or cancel: special rules apply. The Stones do not expire, but you must have earned at least one within the past 24 months to participate in the lottery.

Question 16

When to register and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Dates, fees, and confirmation deadlines are published for each edition; do not rely on an old calendar. The lottery is not the only way to gain entry: specific arrangements exist—subject to certain conditions—particularly for specific athletes and charity entries.

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