42.195 km
Distance
2,350 m
Elevation Gain
6:45:00
Average Finish Time
2,800
Total Finishers
2013
Established
Mountainous
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Course & Elevation
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.
🌤️ Weather
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.
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ 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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