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It's that time of year. Registration for the iconic UTMB races is happening now.

Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc

Registration for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and its affiliated races opens today, December 18. From now until January 3, 2019 qualified runners can enter the lottery for seven races to choose from. Races range from the 171K UTMB course to the 15K YCC course. Not sure if you qualify? Head to the website to learn more. Not sure if you’re ready to sign up? Watch highlights from the 2018 race to get inspired: 

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UTMB has something for everyone. A variety of distances to register for, and a celebration for runners and non-runners alike. The party starts throughout France between August 26 and September 1, 2019. Here is a list of the UTMB races on the menu for 2019: 

August 26, 2019 start in Chamonix: PTL: 300K, 25,000 metres of ascent, 300 runners
August 26, 2019 start in Martigny Combe: MCC: 40K, 2,300 metres of ascent, 1,000 runners
August 28, 2019 start in Courmayeur: YCC: 15K, 1,000 metres of ascent, 300 runners
August 28, 2019 start in Courmayeur: TDS: 145K, 9,100 metres of ascent, 1,600 runners
August 29. 2019 start in Orsières: OCC: 56K, 3,500 metres of ascent, 1,200 runners
August 30, 2019 start in Courmayeur: CCC: 101K, 6,100 metres of ascent, 1,900 runners
August 30, 2019 start in Chamonix: UTMB: 171K, 10,300 metres of ascent, 2,300 runners

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