Here you can find all the UTMB Index races near you in Alsace and the Grand Est region.
What is a UTMB Index race?
Finishing an UTMB Index race will allow you to obtain or update your UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K, or 100M) and benefit from privileged access conditions to the UTMB World Series races:
For the Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB:
- The start corrals for each race are established based on the runners' UTMB Index. If you don't have a UTMB Index, you will start in the last wave.
For all races in the World Series circuit: an exclusive pre-registration period to get the best possible rates In the event of a draw, subscription will be exclusive to UTMB Index holders.
March 2025
Trail du petit ballon
An event in the heart of Rouffach that allows you to discover the region. There are 3 distances that allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 50K and 20K categories.
The next edition will take place on March 16th, 2025.
Photo credit: @lalsace-en-courant
Trail du Vieil Armand
The Trail du Vieil Armand is a trio of routes, the two longest of which will take you through places steeped in the history of the 14-18 war.
2 distances of 25km and 15km will earn you a UTMB Index valid in the 20K category.
The next edition will take place on March 1th, 2025.
April 2025
Thur Trail
There are 4 race formats available, and you have the opportunity to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 50K and 20K categories.
The next edition will take place on April 13th.
May 2025
Trail du Val d'Argent
At the origin of the Trails du Val d'Argent, you will find runners, valley enthusiasts, and teachers from Jean-Georges Reber College in Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines. Above all, there is a desire to share our passion for a beautiful and preserved valley in an original and sportive way, with as many people as possible. Two formats allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 50K and 20K categories.
The next edition will take place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
June 2025
LANDELOW TRAIL
Like LA LANDSBERG, the routes will mostly be on single tracks and will take you to the characteristic points of the massif. The courses will be revealed to you the day before, and semi-autonomy will be emphasized. The race takes place in the late afternoon, in the warmth of a June day, with the possibility to extend the evening on-site (food and music).
The next edition will take place on June 21th, 2025.
Le Trail du Schnepf
For its 5th edition, the Trail du Schnepf offers you two trail courses: a 21.2 km route (650m elevation gain) and a 13 km route (400m elevation gain), with exceptional views of the Vosges mountains.
Next edition on June 22, 2025.
July 2025
Trail du Pays Welche
Starting from Orbey, this trail winds through the paths of the "pays welche" region on a magnificent and diverse course that encompasses all types of terrains that trail runners love, while enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Vosges mountain range. Two formats allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 50K and 20K categories.
The next edition will take place on July 12th, 2025.
Trail des Collines
For the second year running, Nature Race Production is delighted to welcome you to the Trail des Collines in Eschentzwiller. 3 distances on offer and the chance to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 50K and 20K categories.
First edition on July 5, 2025.
Trail du Rabseppi
Every summer, the Trail du Rabseppi offers its 15.4km, 490D+ race through the Alsatian vineyards in Voegtlinshoffen. A format allows you to obtain a valid UTMB index in the 20K category.
The next edition will take place on July 19, 2025.
August 2025
Les Crêtes Vosgiennes
An iconic race between the Markstein resort and Blancrupt. The courses will allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in one of the 2 categories 20K or 50K!
Next edition 24 August, 2025.
September 2025
Ultra Trail du Haut-Koenigsbourg
The courses of the Ultra Trail du Haut-Koenigsbourg are breathtaking, including a passage in front of the most famous castle in Alsace, the animal parks, and the Vosges massif. Three formats allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 100K, 50K, and 20K categories.
Next edition on September 6, 2025.
October 2025
Munster'Trail
In the Fecht Valley, in the heart of the High Vosges massif and the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park in Haut-Rhin, you will discover several courses with technical sections around mountain lakes. Three formats allow you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 100K, 50K and 20Kcategories.
Next edition on 4 October , 2025.
November 2025
Foulées du Souvenir
A mythical and historical race through the memorial sites of the Battle of Linge in Orbey, with a finish at the Linge Memorial Museum. Obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 20K category by participating in the 27.8 km race (1260m elevation gain).
Next edition on November 15, 2025.
La Landsberg
Vineyards, forests, pagan wall, viewpoints, not to mention the emblematic kiosks of the massif, make up the variety of landscapes you'll encounter. Every year, the organization adapts the route to show you other facets of the Pays de Barr - St Odile. Obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 20K category by participating in the 23km and 16km formats.
Next edition on November 30, 2025.