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WE ARE UTMB® WORLD SERIES AMERICAS MAJOR

The UTMB® World Series Majors are the continental finals of the UTMB® World Series, the world circuit of trail running races.

WHAT IS A MAJOR?

These are the continental finals of the UTMB® World Series. The 2024 Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB® is the only event in America which offers a direct place to the first ten men and the first ten women who finish the 100M, the 100K and the 50K in the UTMB® World Series Finals (OCC, CCC® or UTMB®) in the equivalent category. Top finishers in each age group of the 100M, 100K, and 50K categories will also receive a direct place in the UTMB® World Series Finals. As a UTMB World Series Major, finishers of the 100M, 100K, 50K and 25K will also benefit from double Running Stones.

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In addition, the winners of the age categories also have direct access to UTMB® Mont-Blanc:

  • 70 slots are allocated to each race category, including Top 10 Male and Female finishers for each race category. Allotting a total of 210 bibs for winners.
  • Female and male categories will get an even disbursement of bibs, 35 each for each distance.
  • Each age category represented at the start line will be allocated at least one bib.
  • The other bibs will be allocated in proportion to the number of runners present in each age category.

The ultimate global trail running world series

UTMB® World Series is the world’s ultimate trail running circuit that unites the sport’s biggest stars and amateur runners through the best, leading international events in the most stunning locations.

Experience the UTMB® adventure across the world

Built on a passion for the mountains with sustainability at its heart, UTMB® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB® adventure across the world.

It is the only place where runners can begin their quest to UTMB® Mont-Blanc and the UTMB® World Series Finals.

Experience the UTMB® adventure across the world

A new, inclusive sports system

The UTMB® World Series will integrate different levels of events.

UTMB® World Series Finals


The UTMB® World Series Finals will be held in the three key distances of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc - known as the OCC (50k), CCC® (100k) and UTMB® (100M). To qualify for a place at the Finals, trail runners must compete in at least one of the UTMB® World Series Events or UTMB® World Series Majors, where they can collect Running Stones for use in the lottery, or be rewarded for their performance with direct access.


The UTMB® World Series men's and women's titles will be awarded at these three races.


UTMB® World Series Majors & UTMB® World Series Events


UTMB® World Series Events are the best trail running events on the planet and are organized to the highest quality standards, giving runners the chance to immerse themselves in the UTMB® experience on all continents.


Each year, three of these events will be given the status of UTMB® World Series Majors, becoming continental Series finals in the Americas, Europe and in Asia/Oceania.


UTMB® Index Races

The gateway to UTMB World Series with thousands of races which are open to all.

Runners who participated in a UTMB® Index race will benefit from a priority access to UTMB World Series Events and UTMB World Series Majors.

Find out more about the UTMB Index.

UTMB® World Series 2024 confirmed Events