Race Series & Label · 1,039 Events · 5,108 Competitions

UTMB Index Races: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification

Worldwide network of certified trail and ultra-trail races across the 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories that award an official UTMB Index performance score. Discover 1,039 verified events (36 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 5,108 competitions across Moselkern, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Ouarzazate.

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Events1,03936 confirmed dates
Competitions5,108Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 163 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,187 m D+Course elevation profile

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026Real Kick UltramarathonMoselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Trail Running
125 km
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Costa Blanca TrailFinestrat, Valencian Community, ES
Trail Running
102 km67 km41 km20 km
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026TransLantau by UTMBHong Kong, HK
Trail Running
104 km45 km27 km15 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Trail des ChâtaignesCormeilles-en-Parisis, Île-de-France, FR
Trail Running
48 km32 km16 km14 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Ultra X MoroccoOuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA
Trail Running
110 km50 km25 km
Nov 14, 2026Tanúhegyek TrailBadacsonytomaj, HU
Trail Running
41.9 km21 km7.2 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Pacific Trails California by UTMB (HOKA)Santa Ynez, California, US
Trail Running
51 km25 km
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026RMB Ultra-trail Cape TownCape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Trail Running
163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026Desafío Valle de los PerdidosEl Bolsón, Río Negro, AR
Trail Running
25.39 km12.56 km6.37 km4.5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026THP WinterSaint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR
Trail RunningOther Disciplines
100 km70 km45 km29 km
Nov 22, 2026Gran Trail dell'EtnaRagalna, Sicily, IT
Trail Running
42 km18 km
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 20263 Days Trail Ibiza-UltraSant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, ES
Trail RunningRoad Running
93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

Worldwide network of certified trail and ultra-trail races across the 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories that award an official UTMB Index performance score. UTMB Index Races form the global qualification foundation of trail running: a valid UTMB Index unlocks privileged entry access, corral seeding, and lottery eligibility for the Finals. In the RunningCompass catalog, UTMB Index Races currently comprises 1,039 active events with a total of 5,108 individual competitions (36 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 1,003 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Moselkern, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Ouarzazate, highlighted by events such as Real Kick Ultramarathon, Costa Blanca Trail, TransLantau by UTMB, Trail des Châtaignes.

Races are classified by effort-kilometers combining distance and elevation gain into the four official 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories. Across the listed competitions in Trail Running, Other Disciplines, Road Running, course distances span 0.5 km to 163 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +7,187 m. Certified forest, mid-mountain, and high-alpine trail courses worldwide with verified GPS route geometry and elevation telemetry. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is UTMB Index Races and how many events are included in the calendar?

Worldwide network of certified trail and ultra-trail races across the 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories that award an official UTMB Index performance score. The RunningCompass calendar for UTMB Index Races lists 1,039 verified events encompassing 5,108 individual races, of which 36 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 1,003 are scheduled with dates to be announced.

Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to UTMB Index Races?

Events in UTMB Index Races primarily cover Trail Running, Other Disciplines, Road Running with competition distances ranging from 0.5 km to 163 km. Races are classified by effort-kilometers combining distance and elevation gain into the four official 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M categories.

What course profiles and elevation gains characterize UTMB Index Races routes?

Certified forest, mid-mountain, and high-alpine trail courses worldwide with verified GPS route geometry and elevation telemetry. Across all 5,108 races in this series, routes cover 0.5 km to 163 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +7,187 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.

Where do UTMB Index Races events take place and how can I register?

Leading host cities in the catalog include Moselkern, Finestrat, Hong Kong, Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Ouarzazate, featuring events such as Real Kick Ultramarathon, Costa Blanca Trail, TransLantau by UTMB, Trail des Châtaignes. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.

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