Elite runners

For each race, top-level athletes can benefit from an elite bib, free or paying, depending on their UTMB index.

Criteria for elite race numbers 2026

It is theUTMB index held by the runner on the day of his or her registration application that determines the criteria for allocating his or her race number. For runners without an UTMB index, the ITRA rating may also be taken into account.

Prize money 2026

Prize money is awarded equally to male and female winners of the 42km Mont-Blanc, 90km Mont-Blanc, 23km Mont-Blanc and Kilomètre Vertical.

Compulsory accreditation for rider assistance

Team managers accompanying elite athletes and those wishing to assist a runner must apply for accreditation to be authorized to follow their runner on the course and to have access to the feed zones.

TEAM MANAGER ACCREDITATION

As a reminder, rider assistance is only authorized 100m before and 100m after the feed zones. Any assistance provided outside the authorized zones will result in a time penalty being applied to the riders receiving the assistance.

Accreditations will be distributed at the Chamonix Nordic House 
(51 Avenue de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc).

Find all the practical information for elite racers below:

ELITES 2026 WELCOME GUIDE