Trail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races

UT4M

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 9.4 km to 184.6 km with up to 11,933 m D+ in Grenoble (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationGrenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.1906° N, 5.7268° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,933 m

UT4M is an endurance sporting event in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Forest, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 14 competitions, including UT4M 180 Challenge (184.6 km, +11,933 m D+), UT4M 180 Xtrem (176.8 km, +11,686 m D+), UT4M 100 Master (96.6 km, +5,894 m D+), UT4M 80 Challenge (81.3 km, +6,118 m D+), UT4M 50 Belledonne (47.6 km, +2,894 m D+), and UT4M 50 Taillefer (46.5 km, +3,219 m D+) (14 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ut4m.fr).

Official website
UT4M in Grenoble (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainForestNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayNight Run

Races & distances (14)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UT4M 180 ChallengeTrail Running184.6 km+11,933 m240 m - 5,252 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UT4M 180 XtremTrail Running176.8 km+11,686 m241 m - 2,865 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UT4M 100 MasterTrail Running96.6 km+5,894 m241 m - 2,881 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UT4M 80 ChallengeTrail Running81.3 km+6,118 m249 m - 2,819 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UT4M 50 BelledonneTrail Running47.6 km+2,894 m220 m - 2,631 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 50 TailleferTrail Running46.5 km+3,219 m365 m - 2,280 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 40 VercorsTrail Running44.1 km+2,980 m254 m - 1,924 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 40 ChartreuseTrail Running41 km+2,655 m241 m - 2,174 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 20 TailleferTrail Running22.2 km+1,735 m907 m - 2,325 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 20 BelledonneTrail Running21.5 km+1,960 m410 m - 2,240 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UT4M 20 VercorsTrail Running20.6 km+1,787 m240 m - 1,881 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
UT4M 20 ChartreuseTrail Running17 km+636 m209 m - 1,332 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10KTrail Running11.3 km+767 m246 m - 568 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Rando UT4MWalking & Hiking9.4 km+167 m249 m - 319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
184.6 km
Elevation gain
+11,933 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,933 m D-
Altitude range
240 m - 5,252 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.9 % / 23.2 %
Course format
Loop course
184.6 km+11,933 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS45.1906° N, 5.7268° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 240 m to 5,252 m above sea level (+11,933 m D+, -11,933 m D-)

Peak: 5,252 m·at 100.9 km·Ø 12.9 %
240 m1,911 m3,581 m5,252 m0 km36.9 km73.8 km110.8 km147.7 km184.6 km5,252 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does UT4M take place?

UT4M takes place in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.1906° N, 5.7268° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at UT4M?

The race program comprises 14 competitions, including UT4M 180 Challenge (184.6 km, +11,933 m D+), UT4M 180 Xtrem (176.8 km, +11,686 m D+), UT4M 100 Master (96.6 km, +5,894 m D+), UT4M 80 Challenge (81.3 km, +6,118 m D+), UT4M 50 Belledonne (47.6 km, +2,894 m D+), and UT4M 50 Taillefer (46.5 km, +3,219 m D+) (14 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for UT4M?

The main competition (UT4M 180 Challenge over 184.6 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,933 m of elevation gain and -11,933 m of elevation loss, ranging between 240 m and 5,252 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for UT4M?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ut4m.fr).