The Early Years
2013Established in 2013, the UTMB CCC (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc - Marathon Distance) is now 13 years old. From its first edition in Courmayeur, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Italy.
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Percorso e dislivello
The CCC is the marathon-distance variant of the iconic UTMB circuit, traversing the Alps across France, Italy, and Switzerland with stunning mountain vistas. Runners tackle exposed ridges, technical scrambles, and relentless climbing through alpine terrain, culminating in dramatic views of Mont-Blanc. This is an authentic mountain ultra-marathon experience compressed into marathon distance, demanding exceptional fitness and mountain skills.
Superficie: trail Profilo: Montuoso
Meteo
Temperatura 14°C
Umidità 65%
Probabilità di pioggia 35%
Late summer alpine conditions with cool temperatures and variable weather. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible in the mountains; runners must be prepared for rapid weather changes and exposed ridges.
The Race
Courmayeur
Storie e Leggende
The Hills That Break You
With 2350m of elevation gain, the UTMB CCC (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc - Marathon Distance) is not a course for the faint-hearted. The climbs are where races are won and lost — where the gap between training and undertrained reveals itself without mercy. Locals say the course doesn't beat you; it just waits for you to beat yourself.
Only the Committed Finish
The UTMB CCC (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc - Marathon Distance) carries an "extreme" difficulty rating for good reason. The combination of terrain, conditions, and distance creates an event where finishing is a genuine achievement. Drop-out rates are high, preparation requirements are serious, and the line between adventure and misadventure is thin.
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Curiosità
- ▸ The CCC covers the same iconic route as the UTMB but is limited to marathon distance, making it the shorter sibling of the legendary 170km ultramarathon
- ▸ Runners must earn qualification points by completing recognized mountain marathons worldwide before gaining lottery entry to this elite race
- ▸ The course passes through three countries (France, Italy, Switzerland) and crosses Mont-Blanc massif twice, with 2,350m of vertical climbing in just 42km
- ▸ Over 95% of participants are international, making UTMB CCC one of the most globally competitive marathon races with runners from more than 110 nations
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