The 2023 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) continues, as the very best trail runners on the planet are vying for the sport’s most esteemed prize.
The 20th anniversary of the race boasts a stellar field and has already delivered exciting action, with Courtney Dauwalter currently clear in the lead of the women’s field as she chases an unprecedented triple of the Western States, Hardrock and UTMB in one calendar year.
Britain’s Tom Evans has withdrawn from the race, with Americans Zach Miller and Jim Walmsley locked in a battle for the men’s title. Germain Grangier is third and in close contact with the two leaders.
The runners departed Chamonix yesterday evening and headed out anti-clockwise on the 170km route, heading to Saint Gervais, Les Contamines and then La Balme.
The first finishers are expected early this afternoon.
Watch UTMB Mont-Blanc LIVE
Streaming is underway on UTMB TV, which is the primary source for all live coverage for the UTMB.
There will be coverage throughout the night for the first time this year, with the Courmayeur Forum Sport Center aid station hosting a special production featuring interviews and analysis.
There will be a pause in coverage when the UTMB finishes on Saturday afternoon, but it will resume in time for the awards ceremony and following interviews at 5:30pm (local time).
We have an overview of all coverage options HERE.
UTMB Live provides tracking for UTMB, which can be found HERE, while there is also tracking through the LiveTrail app.
Who are the contenders?
Britain’s Tom Evans is strong candidate in the men’s race after his Western States win in June and third place last year, but he is up against esteemed American runner Jim Walmsley, who is back at the UTMB for a fifth time.
Frenchman Mathieu Blanchard is another big name and was second in 2022, while Sweden’s Petter Engdahl is also backed to compete after a record-breaking win in the CCC race last year.
Courtney Dauwalter is the favourite for many in the women’s race, with the American having won both Western States and Hardrock 100 earlier this year.
France’s Blandine L’Hirondel took the OCC and CCC titles in 2021 and 2022- and will be a serious competitor in 2023.
Click HERE for our full overview of the contenders at UTMB.
What is the UTMB?
The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is the flagship race at the UTMB World Series Finals, and is widely accepted as the pinnacle of trail running.
The race is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023 and the UTMB festival attracts thousands of runners each year.
It comprises of a 170km loop through France, Switzerland and Italy, starting and ending in Chamonix and featuring over 10km of ascent.
Click HERE for our full guide to the UTMB.
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