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The UTMB Index races in the region

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.

Choose your next adventure !

June 2024

Trail des Marcaires

An unprecedented event in Alsace that will take you through its three summits: Hohneck, Grand Ballon, and Petit Ballon. There are 4 race formats offered for all trail lovers, and the opportunity to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 100K category by completing the UTdM.

The next edition will take place on June 10th, 2023.

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 22th, 2023.

Scarpa Trail de la Vallée des Lacs

Let's get straight to the point: the next edition of the Scarpa Trail de la Vallée des Lacs, which will be the 21st, will take place on:

Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Xonrupt-Longemer.

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 29, 2024.

July 2024

Trail du Pays Welche

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 6th, 2024.

Marathon du Grand Ballon

The next edition of the Marathon (Trail) du Grand Ballon takes place at the heart of Markstein at an elevation of 1183m. The starting point is in front of Hotel Wolf. There are 4 distances offered and the opportunity to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 100K, 50K, and 20K categories.

The next edition will take place on July 20th, 2024.

August 2024

Les Crêtes Vosgiennes

An iconic race between the Markstein resort and Blancrupt. The 33 km course with a 1220m elevation gain allows you to obtain a valid UTMB Index in the 20K category.

Next edition on August, 2024.

September 2024

TRAIL LA FUMANA

Night Trail with a "New 10km Nature Course."

Next edition on September 7, 2024.

October 2024

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 and 50K categories.

Next edition on October 5, 2024.

November 2024

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 16, 2024.