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Ultra-Trail® World Tour 2021 Press kit 2021

SUMMARY

3 EDITORIAL 4 THE 2021 UTWT CIRCUIT An international circuit, shares values A Common health policy

6 WHAT´S NEW UTWT Virtual Club 12 Trail with purpose THE RACES 4 new races in 2021 The Running Stones Hong Kong 100 Flex An OTT platform dedicated to UTWT videos Tarawera Ultramarathon Ultra-Trail Mt.Fuji 11 The Whaler’s Great Route Ultra-Trail KEY FIGURES Volvic-Volcanic Experience – VVX Ultra-Trail Australia Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia Mozart 100® Western States ® 100-Mile Endurance Run Val d’Aran by UTMB® Eiger Ultra-Trail RZD Golden Ring Ultra Trail 100 TDS® CCC® UTMB® Ultra-Trail Harricana™ of Canada 40 100 Miles of Istria WINNERS SINCE 2014 Trans Jeju The UTWT ranking, how does it work? Ultra-Trail® Ninghai Penyagolosa Trails 41 Javelina Jundred CONTACTS Thailand by UTMB® Kullamannen MIUT® - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Panda Trail by UTMB® © : UTWT + - Courtesy each UTWT races Ultra-Trail Cape Town® -03

“This year, even more, our wish is to honor these race organizers and to support the actions that allow everyone to keep practicing this sport that we love so much.”

Once again, this year the UTWT succeeded in and brave, respectful and responsible bringing together 28 trail running events in in holding their event. Despite a 2020 22 countries and 5 continents, thus renewing season marked by many cancellations, its global dimension. Each new edition of they have been in touch with the UTWT the circuit is an opportunity to discover new community through the UTWT Virtual Club cultures and experience new adventures, to Virtual Races and the “Flex” format as we meet elite and amateur athletes who saw in Hong Kong at the beginning of the share the same passions and philosophy: season. solidarity, responsibility, curiosity, respect for the environment and the will to go This year, even more, our beyond their limits. wish is to honor these race organizers and to support the actions that This year is the starting point of a new allow everyone to keep practicing this project in line with the challenges of sport that we love so much. We hope that our society, Trail with purpose. The UTWT each of them will have the opportunity to is not only a sports circuit, but also a organize their 2021 edition, once again with platform to improve, update and think the health and safety of each and every one about the existing actions in terms of of the participants as a priority. eco-responsibility and preservation of our environment.

We have seen these values at work over the last few months, when the organizers demonstrated their responsibility to face the period of uncertainty we are going through. They have been both creative

Marie Sammons

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THE 2021 UTWT CIRCUIT Since its debut in 2014, the Ultra-Trail® World Tour has grown to bring together the world’s most iconic and prestigious long-distance trail running races.

From 10 events in 2014, the Ultra-Trail® World Tour now includes 28 events in 22 countries and 5 continents. The initial calendar - which included races in Hong Kong, Spain, New Zealand, Japan, Austra- lia, the United States, France and Swit- zerland - has been expanded to include events in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Thailand.

An international circuit, shared values

The races of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour, all with their own characteristics, illustrate the huge diver- sity in trail running: steep paths in the Alps, trails in California, hills and beaches in Hong Kong, or even the American desert. The different formats of the sport on offer require participants to be truly adaptable. With a circuit that runs from January to December over different hemispheres and seasons, it takes a lot of different skills for the runners to aim for victory, or simply even to become a finisher.

The Ultra-Trail® World Tour’s highly diverse races all carry common values that they are proud to share and promote, such as good ethics, sporting fairness, and a respect for oneself, others around Participating in the Ultra-Trail® World Tour is a you and the environment. chance to discover a range of different cultural and sporting experiences.

There are so many opportunities to enrich one’s sporting culture, create new friendships and feed new emotions. -5

A common health policy

In 2021, the UTWT continues to act to protect the health of the athletes and is helping towards ma- king trail-running a clean sport by taking part in the AFT and QUARTZ program.

This voluntary approach is transparent and free of any financial interest. It is not an anti-doping pro- gram. The main objective is to reinforce medical HOW WERE THE RACES monitoring before, during and after the competi- SALECTED? tion.

Runners agree not to use any medication that • Races must be at least 100km could affect their health and/or improve their per- • Emblematic locations formance in the run-up to a competition. For this commitment to have real and undeniable value, • Popular Races athletes agree, always on a voluntary basis, to sub- mit to regular health and medical check-ups when • International events invited to do so. • Track record of at least two editions + More information on the Quartz program here

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WHAT´S NEW

UTWT VIRTUAL CLUB

In 2020, the Ultra-Trail® World Tour circuit was si- gnificantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many races had to cancel their events and many runners were unable to join the Ultra-Trail® World Tour.

The Ultra-Trail® World Tour therefore launched the UTWT Virtual Club, a new digital platform that offers runners the chance to take part in UTWT virtual races. A great innovation to continue to challenge each other and reunite the trail running community.

In order to encourage as many people as possible to participate, registration for each virtual race is free and each challenge can be done all in one go or in stages. In addition to the kilometre and elevation gain, the platform also takes into account the kilo- metre effort. The integration of a real-time ranking makes it possible to compare yourself against other participants, unlock finisher badges, win gifts and celebrate your performance with enthusiasts around the world. ”It’s my first time in As for races cancelled in 2021, they can be replaced by Virtual Races and in some cases provide runners with taking part in a virtual run. rewards, such as the collection of Running Stones, al- It’s amazing to be able to lowing organizers and runners to stay motivated. compete against people This new club, launched on October 22nd 2020, all over the world, it’s just already includes 57 nationalities and nearly 1,000 fantastic.” runners from around the world. Danny -7

In addition to the sporting side, the circuit is also To implement this initiative, the UTWT will or- becoming increasingly committed to eco-responsi- ganise three forums throughout the year. These bility, through concrete actions carried out with workshops will include the race organisers, ath- the various stakeholders in the UTWT ecosystem. letes, and partners but will also feature experts in sustainability who will provide answers and tools In 2021, the UTWT wishes to continue to promote to help the organizers meet the challenges of to- the practice of trail running and protection of the morrow’s world. environment. Running and challenging yourself no doubt lies at the heart of trail, but it is equally important to commit to a sustainable future.

UTWT COMMITED PARTNER TRAIL WITH PURPOSE, 3 FORUMS

Trail running is expanding all over the world, with With Trail with purpose, the UTWT wants to show more and more events being organized in some that it is possible to find a balance between hu- of the most beautiful parks and mountain ranges man pursuits and a respect for biodiversity, but also that the planet has to offer. This is one of the ingre- that trail running is the perfect sport to raise awar- dients that make this sport a truly unique discipline eness of sustainable development and initiating and authentic experience in the heart of nature, change. This year sees the UTWT building on local and one which is becoming increasingly attractive initiatives and supporting the organizers in their to thousands of runners from all over the world. eco-responsible initiatives.

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NEW RACES

Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia (UK) Panda Trail by UTMB® (CN) Kullamannen (SE) Thailand by UTMB® (TH)

4 new races in 2021

With 28 major events organized in 22 countries and Historic events such as the Madeira Island Ul- 5 continents, the Ultra-Trail® World Tour calendar tra-Trail®, the Western State® 100-Mile Endurance continues its development as the world’s reference Run and the UTMB® Mont Blanc (UTMB®, TDS® circuit for long-distance trail running races. and CCC®) have confirmed that they will be part of the circuit in 2021, while 4 new events are making their debut: the Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia (UK), Kulla- mannen (SE), Thailand by UTMB® (TH) and Panda Trail by UTMB® (CN). -9-9

RUNNING STONES

The Running Stones, a major asset for the organizers and runners

Since 2020, participation in the circuit’s races has Starting in January 2021, runners who complete brought many benefits to all those taking part, the races of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour will re- with the introduction of the Running Stones de- ceive 3 Running Stones per UTWT race of a dis- signed to facilitate and speed up access to the tance greater than or equal to 50km. These Run- UTMB® Mont-Blanc’s popular races. ning Stones can be kept over time and used to access the UTMB® Mont-Blanc races directly by increasing their chances in the draw.

EVENT 2021 RACES 2021 RUNNING STONES EVENT 2021 RACES 2021 RUNNING STONES

Flex 100 3 125K 3 Vibram® Hong-Kong 100 Flex 50 3 Ultra-Trail® Harricana of Canada 80K 3 100 miles 3 65K 3 Tarawera Ultramarathon 102K 3 Red - 168K 3 50K 3 100 Miles of Istria Blue - 128K 3 Ultra-Trail® Mt. Fuji 100 miles 3 Green - 67K 3 112K 3 118k 3 Trans Jeju Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail® 65K 3 50K 3 UTNH - 108K 3 42K 3 Ultra-Trail® Ninghai 224K 3 CNH - 55K 3 119K 3 Volvic-Volcanic Experience - VVX 110K 3 Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail® 80K 3 63K 3 100K 3 100 miles 3 Ultra-Trail® Australia Javelina Jundred 50K 3 100K 3 165K 3 170K 9 Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia 100K 3 Thailand by UTMB® 120K 9 50K 3 60K 9 108K 3 100 miles 3 Mozart 100® 78K 3 Kullamannen 100K 3 Western States® 100-mile 50K 3 100 miles 3 Endurance Run 115K 3 VDA - 162K 9 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail® 85K 3 Val d'Aran by UTMB® CDH - 105K 9 60K 3 PDA - 55K 9 SPT - 300K 9 E101 - 101K 3 DPT - 100 miles 9 Eiger Ultra-Trail® E55 - 55K 3 Panda Trail by UTMB® MPT - 100K 9 T100 - 100K 3 PTC - 80K 9 RZD Golden Ring Ultra-Trail® T80 - 80K 3 KPT - 50K 9 T50 - 50K 3 100K 3 Ultra-Trail® Cape Town PTL® - 300K 0 65K 3 UTMB® - 170K 0 TDS® - 145K 0 UTMB® Mont-Blanc CCC® - 100K 0 OCC - 55K 0 MCC - 40K 3

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VIDEOS UTWT

An OTT platform dedicated to UTWT videos

In 2021, the UTWT community will be able to view the circuit’s finest archives on a new video-on- demand platform. The goal is to offer unlimited UTWT content to circuit enthusiasts and to share the most beautiful images of the events around the world with the runners. STAY TUNED! The content made available includes the UTWT + archives as well as the current season’s produc- tions such as 24-minute films and high-quality videos from the events. -11

KEY FIGURES

8 years of existence 3 Trail with purpose forums 28 events 22 events 11 episodes of 24 minutes 1000 runners in the UTWT Virtual Club 100 elite athletes supported by the UTWT 3457km covered by the runners + That is more than 3 times the crossing of France from North to South 156 055m D+ to be climbed, that is 17 times climbing Everest 255 232 fans on social networks 2,667m highest altitude (Western States) 174m lowest maximum altitude (Kullamannen)

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HONG KONG 100 FLEX

Race details : The race in a blink :

The Ultra-Trail® World Tour launches its 2021 season with a new race format: the

HK100 Flex. DATES THE RACE UTWT 01/16/2021 - 02/15/2021 103KM 5300MD+ It is a race that can be carried out in Hong Kong on the actual course of the Vibram Hong Kong 100 or remotely by comple- ting the same cumulative distance and elevation. It can also be done through the PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY UTWT Virtual Club. + the 2030 runners Hong Kong

The race gives 1 month to the runners to finish their challenge, in one go or in stages, on one of the two flagship dis- TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT tances of the event: the HK100 Flex Low altitude 957m (103km) or the Half Flex (56km).

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TARAWERA ULTRAMARATHON

Race details : The race in a blink :

Tarawera Ultramarathon is the second race of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour season and one of the most iconic trail races in DATE THE RACE UTWT Oceania. 02/13/2021 102KM 3790MD+

Held in Rotorua, New Zealand, the 102km race allows the runners to discover the stunning lakes, waterfalls and native fo- rests in the region. PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY 750 runners New Zealand The event welcomes some of the world’s best runners in search of a great early sea- son race who leave speaking highly about the unique and welcoming Maori culture TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT experience they receive. The record is hilly 730m held by Tom Evans in the men’s race and Ruth Croft in the women’s.

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ULTRA-TRAIL MT.FUJI

Race details : The race in a blink :

This race marks a change of continent for the Ultra-Trail® World Tour calendar, hea- ding to Asia and the trails of the Mt.Fuji DATE THE RACE UTWT Ultra-Trail. 04/23/2021 164KM 7,563MD+

The event, which joined the circuit in 2014, offers a long loop around the mythi- cal Mt. Fuji through its humid, forest-co- vered slopes. Over the years, the Mt. Fuji PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY Ultra-Trail has become a key stage of the 2400 runners Japan UTWT, attracting riders for its Japanese culture and international reputation. For the athletes, it promises a challenging race and the chance to try and earn the TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT 1000 UTWT points. Forest, medium altitude 1134m

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VOLVIC-VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE – VVX

Race details : The race in a blink :

This year will see the fourth edition of the VVX and its first participation in the UTWT. The race will have some nice surprises for DATE THE RACE UTWT the runners with a 110km long route to 05/14/2021 110KM 3500MD+ explore the northern region of the Chaîne des Puys and its volcanic terrain, the only Unesco World Heritage in France.

The VVX is the first French stage of the PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY Ultra-Trail® World Tour, which will take 500 runners France place on a new territory, with a passage at the top of the mythical Puy de Dôme for the sunrise. After the race, runners will re- turn on the course with a guide to unders- TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT tand the environment they discovered the Medium altitude mountains 1450m day before.

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ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA

Race details : The race in a blink :

A return to Oceania for the fourteenth edition of Ultra-Trail Australia and the flagship event, the UTA 100, which is one DATE THE RACE UTWT of the founding events of the circuit. 05/15/2021 100KM 4400MD+

The race is located in one of the most spectacular places Australia has to offer: the Blue Mountains, only 90 minutes from Sydney. A world apart, which offers the PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY chance to explore the UNESCO World He- 1500 runners Australia ritage Trails. The Ultra-Trail Australia is a breathtaking event, but be careful not to be fooled by the scenery, the race is tough, with very little assistance. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Medium altitude mountains 1067m

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WESTERN STATES ® 100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN

Race details : The race in a blink :

One of the most legendary race in the United States and the first stop on the American continent for the UTWT circuit. DATE THE RACE UTWT Simply put, the Western States® 100-Mile 06/26/2021 160KM 5514MD+ Endurance Run is one of the oldest trail races in the world.

The race begins in Olympic Valley, home of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, and PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY ends 160 km later in Auburn, California 369 runners United-States after a long run with more downhill runs than climbs. Since its creation in 1974, the race has become legendary and every top athlete has competed in it. The record TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT is held by Jim Walmsley, who wrote his le- Mountainous 2667m gend on the race.

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VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®

Race details : The race in a blink :

For its first edition, Val d’Aran by UTMB® forms part of the Ultra-Trail® World cir- cuit as a UTWT 500 race, which is quite a DATE THE RACE UTWT challenge for the runners as it is a com- 07/09/2021 162KM 10 600MD+ plete tour of the Val d’Aran, a magnificent valley in the Catalan Pyrenees.

The runners will set off to discover 164km of trails and 10,600 meters of positive ele- PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY vation gain for a race as close as possible 1500 runners SPAIN to the elements, between sky and earth, water and fire.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 2600m

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EIGER ULTRA-TRAIL

Race details : The race in a blink :

Organized in the heart of Grindelwald, the UTWT hosts one of the most beautiful races in Switzerland. With a breathtaking DATE THE RACE UTWT course and an immersive experience, the 07/17/2021 100KM 6570MD+ Eiger Ultra-Trail is a UTWT race of the hi- ghest quality.

Runners will set off on a route across 7 of the most beautiful passes in the re- PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY gion, and will have the chance to pass at 600 runners Switzerland the foot of the Eiger’s north face. With its 100km and 6,507 meters of positive elevation gain, the E101 is an experience that is well deserved and undeniably a TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT magnificent race. Mountainous 2652m

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RZD GOLDEN RING ULTRA TRAIL 100

Race details : The race in a blink :

At last a race on Russian soil within the Ultra-Trail® World Tour! Located 200km from Moscow, in the heart of the historic DATE THE RACE UTWT city of Suzdal, the RZD Golden Ring Ultra 07/18/2021 109KM 1000MD+ Trail 100 joined the circuit in 2020 as a UTWT 500 race.

With its 109km and low gradients, the race is one of the most important events PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY in Russia, with the runners loving the wild 600 runners Russia landscape and 300 historical monuments.

See you for new adventures in the East! TYPE OF LAND % FINISHERS Hilly 82%

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THE WHALER’S GREAT ROUTE ULTRA-TRAIL®

Race details : The race in a blink :

Freshly integrated into the circuit since 2020, the Whalers’ Great Route Ul- tra-Trail® offers a high quality experience DATE THE RACE UTWT both on a sporting and touristic level. 08/01/2021 118KM 5390MD+

From the ocean to the vast fields and fo- rests through its volcanic black sand, The Whaler’s Great Route Ultra-Trail® returns PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY in 2021 for a stage in the heart of the 400 runners Portugal North Atlantic Ocean in the Azores (Por- tugal), on the island of Faial. With 125 km and 5000m D+, this ultra plunges the run- ners right into the middle of nature on its historical trails of the former whalers. It is TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT an intense event full of surprises. Medium altitude mountains 1000m

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TDS® (UTMB® MONT-BLANC)

Race details : The race in a blink :

Since its creation in 2009, the TDS® has built up quite a reputation: with more re- quests at the lottery, and more competitive DATE THE RACE UTWT year after year, this race - acronym of «Sur 08/24/2021 145KM 9100MD+ les Traces des Ducs de Savoie» - connects the Val d’Aoste to Savoie, discovering the villages of the Tour du Mont-Blanc and these mythical massifs in between. PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY Since 2019, the TDS® has been offering 1600 runners Italy and France runners a revisited route to discover the Beaufortain region and the most impor- tant places in the massif, such as the Pas d’Outray, with its breathtaking view of the TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Pierra Menta. Mountainous 2593m

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CCC® (UTMB® MONT-BLANC)

Race details : The race in a blink :

The CCC® went from being the «little sister of the UTMB®» in 2006, to being a unique race in itself and now lies among DATE THE RACE UTWT the most prestigious in the world. The 08/27/2021 101KM 6100MD+ start in the center of Courmayeur is im- bued with an atmosphere that only the Italians have the secret to, and the start- list has no reason to envy her big sister. PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY 1900 runners Italy, Switzerland, France The CCC® is a very competitive race and the winners will have to fight to pocket the 1500 points in the UTWT ranking at the finish in Chamonix. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 2536m

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UTMB® (UTMB® MONT-BLANC)

Race details : The race in a blink :

The UTMB® is the trail running event of all superlatives! Every year, all the elites of the trail running world meet in Chamo- DATE THE RACE UTWT nix to participate in the event’s flagship 08/27/2021 171KM 10 000MD+ race.

Running around Mont-Blanc is above all an inner adventure, a unique experience where each participant will have to draw PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY on their strengths and push their mental 2300 coureurs France, Italy, Switzerland and physical limits to cross the finish line. This extraordinary journey in the heart of the massif will allow the runners to cross valleys and passes in contact with the TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT most beautiful summits, in an alpine set- Mountainous 2573m ting which is unique in the world.

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MOZART 100®

Race details : The race in a blink :

The ninth edition of mozart 100® and the eleventh stage of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour, which continues its exploration of DATE THE RACE UTWT the Alps, but this time further east. 04/09/2021 108KM 5020MD+

The mozart 100® sets out to conquer the Austrian mountains and the region of the famous Salzburg musician. It’s a fast race with less than twenty-two hours to fini- PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY sh. Runners who have time to look up will 600 coureurs Austria see a breathtaking view of Austria’s lakes and peaks.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Medium altitude mountains 1511m

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ULTRA-TRAIL HARRICANA™ DU CANADA

Race details : The race in a blink :

Second stop in North America for the Ul- tra-Trail® World Tour. With the 125km of the Ultra-TrailTM Harricana of Canada, it DATE THE RACE UTWT is a balanced stage, between speed and 09/10/2021 125KM 4220MD+ technicality.

The start takes place in the Charlevoix wilderness backcountry, before the run- ners then head towards the lakes where PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY they may have the chance along the way 200 runners Canada to observe Canadian wildlife such as beavers, porcupine and moose. The end of the race finishes on Black Mountain, with its unique trails developed by the Harrica- TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT na team and offering a breathtaking view Medium altitude mountain 929m of Mont Grand-Fonds.

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ULTRA-TRAIL® SNOWDONIA

Race details : The race in a blink :

A newcomer to the Ultra-Trail® Wor- ld Tour, this Welsh/British race will be a challenge for the competitors. DATE THE RACE UTWT 09/11/2021 100KM 6700MD+ The UTS 100, with its very technical trails, offers harsh and sublime landscapes, cros- sing the Snowdonia mountain ranges in North Wales, UK. Runners should expect steep summits, picturesque valleys, and a PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY demanding race. Without a doubt a very 300 runners United-Kingdom beautiful new stage of the UTWT.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Medium altitude mountains 1085m

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100 MILES OF ISTRIA

Race details : The race in a blink :

With a course distance of 168km and more than 6000m of elevation gain, it is a more difficult and mountainous race, with DATE THE RACE UTWT a really technical terrain that crosses Istra 09/12/2021 168KM 6390MD+ from east to west.

The winners will pocket 1000 points in the UTWT ranking. The record is held by the American Dylan Bowman in the men’s PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY category and the Italian Francesca Canepa 600 runners Croatia in the women’s category.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Montainous 1400m

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TRANS JEJU

Race details : The race in a blink :

Asia abounds in magnificent races and the Ultra-Trail® World Tour is pleased to promote a number of them. Held on Jeju DATE THE RACE UTWT Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 10/09/2021 112KM 4800MD+ Trans Jeju takes place in this unique area called the «Volcano Museum» with its 365 volcanic cones.

The runners will cross the highest moun- PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY tain in South Korea and walk along the 200 runners South Korea beautiful paths of the island, offering in- credibly varied landscapes.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 2031m

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PENYAGOLOSA TRAILS® HG®

Race details : The race in a blink :

The Ultra-Trail® World Tour continues in Hispanic territory with the 110km of the Penyagolosa Trails® CSP. DATE THE RACE UTWT 10/16/2021 110KM 5590MD+ The race begins at sea level with a night start, with the difference that it offers a high finish on the plateau of the San Juan Sanctuary (1000m). Participants will have 27 hours to cross the hilly course and the PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY sunny natural setting of the Castellón 600 runners Spain province in eastern Spain.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 1500m

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ULTRA-TRAIL® NINGHAI

Race details : The race in a blink :

800 runners will have the chance to set off on the 105km long Ninghai Trail, the largest network of hiking trails in China. DATE THE RACE UTWT 10/16/2021 107KM 5045MD+ The uniqueness of this race lies in its high proportion of runnable trails that favor the most enduring runners on the flat portions. Beware, however, of the 4 peaks PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY to climb to complete the race, which will 400 runners China cross bamboo forests, lakes and rivers. The best ones will cover the route in about ten hours, where the arrival and its magnifi- cent fortification awaits them. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Hilly 504m

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SALOMON CAPPADOCIA ULTRA-TRAIL®

Race details : The race in a blink :

There is no need to mention the reputation of the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail® in Turkey. It is a race that gathers runners DATE THE RACE UTWT for its immersion in the Cappadocia re- 16/10/2021 119KM 3640MD+ gion, a historic part of Turkey located in the center of Anatolia, one of the impor- tant crossroads of the Silk Road.

PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY In 1985, UNESCO included it on the list of 750 runners Turkey world heritage sites. Runners can expect a race of more than 100km in a unique setting and immersed in Turkish culture. A great challenge at the end of the season. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Hilly 1595m

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JAVELINA JUNDRED

Race details : The race in a blink :

This American race is famous for its fes- tive atmosphere and its costumed run- ners. The Javelina Jundred takes place in DATE THE RACE UTWT the McDowell Mountain Regional Park 10/30/2021 160KM 1720MD+ in Arizona, with the mountainous terrain of the Sonoran Desert and large saguaro cacti that shape the landscape.

The course is hilly and does not have long PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY climbs, making it an ideal terrain for a fast 800 runners United-States race. Note that participants have 30 hours to complete the race which consists of 5 loops of 32 km each. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Desert 758m

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THAILAND BY UTMB®

Race details : The race in a blink :

2021 is the first year within the UTWT for Thailand by UTMB®, the new by UTMB® race located around the country’s highest DATE THE RACE UTWT mountain, the Doi Inthanon. 10/30/2021 170KM 8350MD+

Taking runners to the «roof of Thailand», the Doi Inthanon is one of Thailand’s most popular national parks, allowing runners to get off the beaten track and experience PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY a real adventure: crossing rivers, running 500 runners Thailand near hidden waterfalls, passing royal tombs and meeting the locals.

TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 2144m

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KULLAMANNEN

RACE DETAILS : The race in a blink :

A newcomer to the UTWT, Kullamannen is not your ordinary race. It is an adventu- rous course of more than 100 miles along DATE THE RACE UTWT two fantastic nature reserves by the sea 05/11/2021 160KM 3900MD+ that run along beautiful ridges and coas- tal paths.

In the darkness you can hear the waves and a feeling of coldness in the abyss. A PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY did not finish rate (DNF) of 70% is to be 500 runners Sweden expected. Welcome to one of the most dif- ficult races in Scandinavia.

TYPY OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Coastal paths 174m

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PANDA TRAIL BY UTMB®

Race details : The race in a blink :

The event, organized according to the quality criteria of by UTMB® events, takes place in a typically Chinese atmosphere, DATE THE RACE UTWT gives participants the chance to run 11/19/2021 160KM 9 540MD+ through bamboo forests, historic cities and, if they are lucky, meet giant pandas.

Runners can expect to be truly immersed in Chinese culture with incredible light PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY shows that will illuminate the traditional 500 runners China Dujiangyan Gate at the start, and local residents cheering the runners along the way. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountain 1795m

% FINISHERS UTWT 500 60% Ultra-Trail® World Tour 2021 Press kit 2021

MADEIRA ISLAND ULTRA-TRAIL®

Race details : The race in a blink :

It is on a Portuguese island, in the middle of the Atlantic, that the UTWT comes nearly to its end. DATE THE RACE UTWT 11/20/2021 115KM 7100MD+ With a complete crossing from north to south, a night start, an intense kilometer/ climbing ratio, it is a tough and magnifi- cent stage. The winners will have to ma- naged the end of the race and kept cool PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY in the difficult final descent to cross the 1000 runners Portugal finish line. With 1500 points in the UTWT rankings, they will be serious contenders for the UTWT championship title. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Mountainous 1760m

% FINISHERS UTWT 1500 75% -39

ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN®

Race details : The race in a blink :

This is the last stage of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour in the South African city of

Cape Town, on the trails of the emblema- DATE THE RACE UTWT tic Table Mountain, one of the new seven 11/27/2021 100KM 4 300MD+ natural wonders of the world.

The route takes the runners on a breathta- king tour of Cape Town, with its mountains wedged between the Atlantic and Indian PARTICIPANTS COUNTRY Oceans. Participants who take part in the 700 runners South Africa 100 km course with 4300 m of elevation gain will run on technical terrain, crossing mountain ranges, coastal stretches, and even vineyards. TYPE OF LAND HIGHEST POINT Medium altitude mountains 1000m

% FINISHERS UTWT 1000 68% Ultra-Trail® World Tour 2021 Press kit 2021

WINNERS SINCE 2014

2014 2016 2018 François D’Haene Gediminas Grinius Pau Capell Ryan Sandes Javier Dominguez-Ledo Jordi Gamito Gediminas Grinius Pau Capell Min Qi

Núria Picas Caroline Chaverot Miao Yao Fernanda Maciel Andrea Huser Francesca Canepa Nathalie Mauclair Uxue Fraile Azpeitia Kelly Wolf | Dauwalter

2019 2015 2017 Pau Capell - 2e victoire Antoine Guillon François D’Haene - 2e victoire Jiasheng Shen Gediminas Grinius Pau Capell Pablo Villa | Xavier Thévenard Freddy Thévenin Tom Evans Courtney Dauwalter Núria Picas - 2e victoire Andrea Huser Kaytlyn Gerbin Chine Dong Li Núria Picas Maite Maiora Nathalie Mauclair Émilie Lecomte

The UTWT ranking, how does it work?

This ranking is based on the four best results of each athlete on the Ultra-Trail® World Tour races over the last 24 months. Since 2020, the UTWT races are classified into 4 different categories, named according to the number of points obtained by the winners: UTWT 2000, UTWT 1000, UTWT 1500 and UTWT 500.

Runners must have participated in at least four Ultra-Trail® World Tour races in the pre- vious 24 months to be ranked, with the overall ranking being recalculated after each race on the circuit. This year, due to the many cancel- lations caused by the pandemic in 2020, the Ultra-Trail® World Tour ranking is based on results obtained between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021 -41

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