
From August 27 to September 2, 2018, the 16th edition of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc will take place.
On the program for this sporting event are seven trails, four of them ultra-endurance in the wilderness and of very long duration. Every year, the world's trail elite gather in Chamonix, along with some 10,000 passionate runners, to take part in one of the event's 7 races.
The UTMB is a This"mythical" event, created in 2003, is the event's flagship race. From the very first edition, it has been called the "race of superlatives". The route is a complete tour of the Mont-Blanc massif, crossing three countries: France, Switzerland and Italy.
Last year's winner was François d'Haene, closely followed by Kilian Jornet.
Last year's runner-up Kilian Jornet will once again be taking part in the 16th edition, surrounded by his Salomon Team.
Here's one of Salomon's trail shoes, the Salomon S/lab Ultra Racing trail shoes
Developed in collaboration with François D'haene, the S/LAB SENSE ULTRA 2 embodies his physical and mental preparation for ultra-distance races. It combines long-distance comfort, precise fit and grip, while its graphics recall the different stages of an ultra-distance race. The ULTRA 2 will help you achieve your ultra-distance goals.
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