ELITE RUNNER PROGRAM

UTMB events reserve entry places for elite runners, based on their UTMB performance index. The events hold a limited number of complimentary and discounted entries based on event capacity.

Top Ranked UTMB Index Participants

*Please note that the participant list below is subject to change. All listed participants below hold a high general UTMB index. The listed participants below are not exclusive to the Elite Runner Program.

50K 2026

Women

Men

100K 2026

Women

Men

100M 2026

Women

Men

Elite Entry Request Criteria:

Elite runners can gain free entry to the UTMB World Series Events and UTMB World Series Majors*. To uphold fairness for elite athletes and to efficiently handle entry requests, access for elite runners is determined by their UTMB Index within the chosen race category.

WOMEN

Distance	UTMB Index
50K	710
100K	695
100M	645

MEN

Distance	UTMB Index
50K	850
100K	830
100M	800

For more information around Elite qualifications, please visit the link below:

UTMB Elite Runner Details

Free Elite entries cannot be guaranteed in following circumstances and are subject to the Event's discretion.

For races that are fully sold out in the category being requested.
Less than 30 days before the event
Race Category TRANSFER requests to a category that is CLOSED.
If an event has two races in the same category, only the finals qualifier races offers free entries.
Free registration criteria do not apply to 20K races.

ELITE EVENT ENTRY STATUS:
50K | CLOSED
100K | CLOSED
100 MILE | CLOSED

Runners who meet the performance criteria may request entry through the Elite Entry Request process outlined below.

In return, if entry is granted, Elite runners agree to:

Be present at any press conferences and official ceremonies to which they are invited.
Be present at prize ceremonies if it concerns them.
Accept to carry a GPS tracker, supplied by the organization at the start of the race, throughout the totality of the race; then to return this tag at the end of their race.
Be present at the start line no later than 20 minutes before the start of the event.
Publish at least (1) post to their public Social Networks indicating their participation, tagging the specific event social handle.

Please reach out to eliterunnerserviceteam@team.utmb.world with any questions regarding the Elite Runner Program.