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HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc

ETC 2026 by UTMB®

2026 file built solely from the organiser's official sources.

August 25, 2026Courmayeur, Italie

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+1,101 m

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Mont Blanc viewed from Le Brévent above Chamonix.
Photo:C NelsonCC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the ETC 2026 by UTMB® route

The ETC 2026 by UTMB® page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Courmayeur, Italie to Courmayeur, Italie, with 14.7 km and 1,101 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: UTMB® Group.

Start / area
Courmayeur, Italie
Finish
Courmayeur, Italie
Edition
2026
Distance
14.7 km
Elevation gain
1,101 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 14.7 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 1,147 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 15 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 14.7 km.
  • Source-page value: 1,200 m ascent; ascent calculated from GPX elevations: 1,147 m.

Documented checkpoints and aid stations

Aid stations or life bases: 1 · listed water points: 0 · checkpoints: 0.

  • La Suche · km 6.5 — Official Table Track 2026: solid, medical, naak. Eliminatory cutoff time on departure from the point. Personal assistance prohibited. Specific products, quantities and stocks not published.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 7 · sources with a recorded review date: 7. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 15 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ETC 2026 by UTMB® GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Race-day instructions

  • Treat the cutoffs as the latest departure times from the checkpoints.
  • Bring your own cup and cutlery: no disposable tableware is provided.
  • Consume food and drinks in the aid station zones and fill containers only with still water or the authorised energy drink.
  • Before the race, check for any activations of the weather kits and the runner guide publications.

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The race page rounds the route to 15 km and 1,200 m D+; the official Track table totals 15.045 km and 1,165 m D+.
  • The start has waves between 14:00 and 14:40. The maximum time of 4 h 30 runs from the last wave.
  • The downloaded official GPX calculates to 14.728 km in Trailboard; it is kept as the official geometry without overriding the organiser's reference distance.
  • The official 2026 regulations are an HTML page; no official Mont-Blanc 2026 regulations PDF was published at the date of verification.
  • The official runner's guide is embedded via Issuu with no official PDF URL exposed; its content is not used as evidence.
  • RacePlan was consulted only to spot contradictions and is not the source of any imported value.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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