Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

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The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) is a single-stage mountain ultramarathon trail race on a course of about 170 km around Mont Blanc, first held in 2003. The race follows the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland, beginning and ending in Chamonix, France. The race is approximately 170-km long, with about 10,000 m of elevation gain. It is the longest and flagship race of UTMB Mont-Blanc, the annual event week held around Mont Blanc at the end of August. Within the UTMB World Series Finals, the race serves as the 100-mile category Final. The race has been described by running media as one of the most competitive and prestigious trail ultramarathons in the world. Catherine and Michel Poletti founded the race in 2003.

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