UTMB World Series Partners

HOKA®, the performance footwear and apparel brand, is the Premier Footwear and Apparel Partner to the UTMB World Series.

HOKA’s role as UTMB World Series Premier Partner highlights the brand’s ascendancy in the trail running community. HOKA was first adopted by trail and ultra-runners as a best-in-class footwear option for those seeking to perform to their fullest potential. The brand has since established a strong presence in the ultra-trail running community, known for its innovative trail running shoe assortment. In addition to top performing footwear, HOKA unveiled a brand-new apparel line in 2020, created from insights by trail running icons like Jim Walmsley, Magdalena Lewy Boulet, and Ludovic Pommeret.

As a Technical Partner for sports nutrition and hydration in the trail running events of the UTMB World Series circuit, NÄAK will provide Ultra Energy™ bars, waffles, drink mixes, purees and gels to the aid stations at a large majority of the circuit's events, including during the flagship event of the season, the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, as well as nutrition plans to all runners prior to their races. Made for trail and ultra-runners, NÄAK Ultra Energy™ products were created with the insights of elite runners like Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan. NÄAK’s tagline, ‘Fuel your ultra, preserve your playground’ perfectly embodies the brand's approach to nutrition. As Certified B Corp, everything NÄAK does is designed to help trail runners achieve their full potential while preserving their playground.

Suunto have supported adventurers since 1936 and have been involved in trail running since its inception. Their legacy in the sport is enriched by a strong team of elite runners, including UTMB Mont Blanc winners Courtney Dauwalter, Francois D’Haene and Pau Capell. Suunto watches feature award-winning design, industry-leading battery life, reliability, and purpose-built features for training and racing.

As Official GPS Watch and Technical Partner of the UTMB World Series, Suunto will support runners in navigating the trails and achieving their dreams across the UTMB World Series Events, by bringing its heritage and experience with GPS sports watches. Athletes with a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch will be able to download intuitive GPS maps in three different map styles with important landmarks, contour lines, water, paths and different sorts of terrain highlighted.

TUDOR is an award-winning Swiss-made watch brand, offering mechanical watches with sophisticated style, proven reliability and unmatched value for money. The origins of TUDOR date back to 1926, when “The Tudor” was first registered as a brand on behalf of the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf. He officially set up the Montres TUDOR SA company in 1946 to produce watches that respect the traditional Rolex philosophy of quality at a more affordable price point. Throughout their history, thanks to their robustness and affordability, TUDOR watches have been chosen by some of the boldest adventurers, on land, in the air, underwater and on ice. Today, the TUDOR collection includes iconic lines such as Black Bay, Pelagos, 1926 and TUDOR Royal. Since 2015, TUDOR has also offered models with mechanical Manufacture Calibres with multiple functions and superior performance.

A TUDOR is a durable testament to the daring commitment that it takes to tackle something like the UTMB World Series. It’s a totem to the unbreakable spirit that defines every single athlete who has ever stepped foot on the UTMB World Series trail. It’s a watch that’s earned by those who wear it, perpetuating the legend of its owners. Simply competing in the UTMB World Series doesn’t happen by accident. There are no walk-ons. A TUDOR marks every step of the journey there. Every win. Every finish. Every achievement and the hardship that comes with it.

AONIJIE is a world-renowned professional brand in the field of trail running. With research and development as its core, integrating craftsmanship, it focuses on creating high-quality professional equipment for trail running enthusiasts around the world. Meanwhile, its product line has been extended to road running, marathons, hiking and other fields, striving to provide all-round support and guarantees for sports enthusiasts, helping every sports-loving person break through themselves and enjoy the beauty of sports.

BUFF® extends its long-term partnership with UTMB® as Official Head and Neckwear Supplier to the UTMB® World Series Events. As part of the company’s plans to create a more conscious business model, most of the BUFF®’s products are designed and made in Barcelona with recycled or natural fabrics as part of their sustainability program ‘Do More Now’.

Partners to UTMB® Mont-Blanc since 2007 – during which time, BUFF® has been worn by many UTMB® podium finishers – the partnership extension solidifies our strong ongoing relationship, and we look forward to embarking on a new global journey together.

COMPRESSPORT is the Official Compression Apparel Supplier of the UTMB World Series.

As part of the partnership, COMPRESSPORT® will develop a specific UTMB-branded range of compression products. Every detail of the product line has been considered for the athletes to perform at their best.

Many athletes will compete using COMPRESSPORT® material including Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, Ivan Camps, Diego Pazos, Kathrin Götz, Grégoire Curmer, Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, Ludovic Pommeret, Sage Canaday, Dylan Bowman, Julien Chorier, Fernanda Maciel, Michael Wardian, Thibaut Garrivier and Audrey Tanguy.

Driven by the pursuit of excellence and drawing from over years of experience, Rudy Project is on a mission to elevate the performance of athletes at every level. Rudy Project collection features the best in protection, comfort and aerodynamics while providing runners a unique and stylish look. Rudy Project is a worldwide developer, manufacturer, and distributor of performance sunglasses, helmets, goggles, and prescription solutions of the highest technical level.

As Official Eyewear of the UTMB World Series, Rudy Project aims to support trail runners in their most epic adventures, while guaranteeing perfect vision in every situation.

SIDAS is the Official Footcare partner of the UTMB® World Series.

Expert in foot comfort and performance since 1975, SIDAS offers 360° solutions from foot analysis, insoles, socks, foot care and protection.

Our SIDAS mission: to better inform runners about foot care issues in trail running and provide expert insight into available solutions to allow them to forget about their feet to cross the finish line of their UTMB races.

Our SIDAS Team will be available on the by UTMB Events to give you tips before and after the race and give you the opportunity to try on footcare solutions such as anti-friction cream and toe protections.

Shokz, the global consumer electronics brand and the world’s leading pioneer in Open-Ear headphone technology, has become the official supplier and official headphones of the UTMB World Series.

In a modern world where noise-cancelling headphones help to block out any ambient noise, Shokz brings individuals together through their open-ear features. Due to their water-resistant, lightweight, and ergonomic products, Shokz has transcended beyond the limitations of traditional headphones and instead pushed the boundaries of technology to inspire all runners on their respective trails.

SVR Laboratoire becomes the official solar care supplier of the UTMB World Series circuit

In a sport like trail running, practiced in the heart of nature and often in demanding environments, athletes' skin is constantly put to the test by the sun, wind, rain and friction. UTMB World Series and SVR Laboratoire wish to raise awareness among practitioners about the importance of skin health when facing these aggressions. SVR Laboratoire, through particularly well-adapted dermatological solutions, aims to protect runners and enhance their performance. The Extreme SUN SECURE SPF50+ in particular offers weather-resistant, sweat-resistant sun protection that is non-irritating to the eyes — the perfect ally for trail runners. Through this partnership, runners will be able to test the products and experience the benefits in real, extreme conditions. Sun Secure, Ultra Protection for Ultra Trail

Vibram is the world leader in the high-performance rubber-sole sector. A UTMB® partner since 2007, Vibram is now an important player in the trail-running world with soles developed specifically for this discipline, offering unparalleled grip, traction, lightness and durability. Thanks to Vibram, trail running enthusiasts can take on the most technical races and challenging routes. Mountain running requires suitable technical gear; with Vibram soles equipped with Megagrip, Litebase and Traction Lug technology, used by the most respected trail footwear brands, trail runners of all levels, from beginners to professionals, can take on races with increased safety over any terrain and even in extreme weather conditions. Whether you are on flat land or in the mountains, come rain or shine, put your trust in Vibram and peace of mind is guaranteed!

We’re proud to partner with NIRVANA as our official Travel, Accommodation and UTBM World Series Elevated Experiences provider.

With over 25 years' experience across major sporting events around the world, NIRVANA’s travel, accommodation and experiences Packages are designed to make every stage of the runner journey feel seamless, supported and unforgettable - from planning and preparation through to race week and beyond.

By taking care of the details, NIRVANA helps runners save their energy for the challenge ahead, so they can enjoy everything a UTMB World Series experience has to offer.

NIRVANA support can include:

• Personalised travel planning and arrival logistics
• Accommodation and race-week support
• Dedicated NIRVANA Runner Services Managers
• Priority race registration and bib collection
• Dedicated transport to and from the race start or shuttle area
• Pre- and post-race bag support
• Race familiarisation, shakeout runs, expert insights from UTMB race partners and athlete social events
• Access to selected NIRVANA Official Runner Stays
• Finish line access for family members and supporters

Lesseau is the official soap dispenser supplier, providing runners with clean, user-friendly hygiene solutions at key locations like aid stations and finish areas. Lesseau is dedicated to raising hygiene standards through plastic-free packaging and innovative solid soap dispensers. Their natural, practical solution features solid, biodegradable soaps—perfect for an energy boost and post-race recovery. Together, Lesseau and UTMB World Series, we aim to reduce environmental impact.

No waste, no plastic - just clean, practical convenience.