UTMB World Series Adds Three Further Events to 2022 Calendar
Press Release / 05.02.2022
After their ultra-run race concept was first launched in May 2021, UTMB Group and The IRONMAN Group, organizers of the UTMB World Series, have now confirmed a calendar of 25 events across 16 countries in Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas for 2022.
The series has added three new events: Transvulcania by UTMB in Spain, Kullamannen by UTMB in Sweden, and Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB in Australia.
The UTMB World Series will officially get underway with Croatia’s biggest trail running race, Istria 100 by UTMB, from 7-10 April. Over 2,000 runners are expected to line up at the first ever UTMB World Series Event, for what will also be the first chance to qualify for the UTMB World Series Finals in the OCC, CCC and UTMB races at UTMB Mont-Blanc 2023.
The top three male and female finishers in the 50K, 100K and 100M categories will win automatic entry into the corresponding final, while amateur runners will be able to collect ‘Running Stones’, which can be used as entries into the UTMB Mont-Blanc lottery.
The event team adds that… ‘UTMB World Series events are now the only place where participants can collect Running Stones in favour of the previous points system and begin their journey to Chamonix, France.’
Marie Sammons, UTMB World Series Sport & Regeneration Director, said “The calendar for 2022 is exceptional, and we are really excited to be working with such dedicated race organizers around the world who share our vision for excellence, inclusivity, comradery and accessibility.
“With 25 events in 2022, both amateur and elite runners around the world will be able to find a UTMB World Series Event closer to them, which for many will be the start of the journey to UTMB Mont-Blanc and the finals. We look forward to welcoming athletes from across the globe to an event soon, and to delivering an unforgettable experience at the best races and in the most striking locations.”
Two of Europe’s leading events – Transvulcania by UTMB in Spain and Kullamannen by UTMB in Sweden – will further bolster the UTMB World Series in the region, with 16 events now confirmed across Europe. Meanwhile, runners in Australia will have more chances to take on the UTMB experience Down Under with confirmation of a second event in the country: Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB.
UTMB World Series 2022 calendar of events*
- Istria 100 by UTMB (Croatia), 7-10 April
- Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB, (USA) 23 April
- Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB (Australia), 12-15 May
- Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB (France), 11 June
- mozart 100 by UTMB (Austria), 18 June
- La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB (Italy), 23-26 June
- Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB (Andorra), 24-26 June
- Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (USA), 25-26 June
- Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB, (Wales), 1-3 July
- Restonica Trail by UTMB (France) 7-9 July
- Val d’Aran by UTMB (Spain), 7-10 July (MAJOR)
- Trail Verbier Saint-Bernard by UTMB, (Switzerland), 8-10 July
- Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB, (Switzerland), 15-17 July
- Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB (USA), 22-23 July
- Wildstrubel by UTMB, (Switzerland), 8-11 September
- Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB, (Slovenia), 16-18 September
- Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB (France), 22-25 September
- Transvulcania by UTMB (Spain), 20-23 October
- Puerto Vallarta México by UTMB (Mexico), 28-30 October
- TransLantau by UTMB (Hong Kong), 4-6 November (MAJOR)
- Kullamannen by UTMB (Sweden) 4-6 November
- Thailand by UTMB (Thailand), 8-11 December
- Ultra-Trail Kosciusko by UTMB (Australia), 15-18 December
- Panda Trail by UTMB (China), dates TBC
- UTMB Mont-Blanc (France, Switzerland, Italy) 22-28 August (finals from 2023)
*Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB (NZ) and Gaoligong by UTMB (China) cancelled in 2022
