Martigny-Combe, Switzerland
Monday, August 24, 2026
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The MCC is a 40km trail race from Martigny-Combe in Switzerland to Chamonix in France with 2350m of elevation gain. Reserved primarily for UTMB volunteers, partners, and local residents, it takes place entirely during the day and allows participants to experience the ambiance of the world's premier trail running event.
Col de la Forclaz
Col de Balme
Finish in Chamonix village
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Martigny-Combe
Chamonix village center
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Same quality standards as other UTMB races
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The MCC is reserved primarily for UTMB volunteers, partners, and local residents. Starting in 2026, registration is via lottery open to residents of 29 host municipalities, Chamonix and Pays du Mont-Blanc communities, Savoie (73), Haute-Savoie (74), Valais, and Aosta Valley.
Pre-registration: January 8-19, 2026. Lottery results: January 22, 2026. Second round confirmations: February 12, 2026 deadline.
No, neither Running Stones nor UTMB Index are required to pre-register for the MCC.
The maximum allowed race time is 10 hours.
The course goes from Martigny-Combe to Col de la Forclaz, then to Col de Balme, through Argentière and Les Bois, finishing in Chamonix village.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Martigny-Combe, Switzerland
Monday, August 24, 2026
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