Entry criteria for the UTMB, CCC and OCC lottery.
The Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc, also known as the UTMB world Series Finals consists of three races, the UTMB, CCC and OCC taking place at the end of August each year.
Access to these finals is through a lottery system, to be eligible for the lottery runners must fulfil two criteria - UTMB Index and Running Stones
Pre-registration is normally in December of the preceding year with the lottery taking place in January. (exact dates subject to change)
UTMB Index requirements
Runners must possess a valid UTMB Index at the time of their pre-registration for the lottery.
For entry into the
UTMB (100M race) requires a valid UTMB index in any of the 100k or 100M categories
CCC (100K race) requires a valid UTMB index in any of the 50K, 100k or 100M categories
OCC (50K race) requires a valid UTMB index in any of the 20K, 50K, 100k or 100M categories
Note: The UTMB Index only needs to be valid at the time of pre-registration and not at the date of the race. However if a runners UTMB Index has expired at the race date this will affect their starting wave for the CCC and OCC.
Find out more about the UTMB Index
Running Stones
For entry into the lottery runners must possess at least 1 Running Stone that is 'active' on the date that they pre-register for the lottery.
Having active running stones means that at least 1 of your Running Stone was earned within two years prior to the lottery date.
Running Stones can only be earned by completing races in the UTMB World Series. Find out more about Running Stones
Other Races at the HOKA UTMB Mont Blanc
The entry conditions and requirements for the other races at the Hoka UTMB Mont-Blanc
Please ensure that you are up to date with the full registration conditions and race rules for the Hoka UTMB Mont Blanc
Charity Bibs
It is possible to bypass the lottery and gurantee your place in the UTMB world Series Finals through a charatable donation to one of the UTMB Foundations, known as the Charity Bibs. Runners must meet the UTMB Index and Running Stones requirements listed above.
Note: This article does not describe the elite runner entry system. Find out more about the elite entry system and age group qualification.