PRESS KIT. 5-7 April 2019 THE FIRST BY UTMB TRAIL RUNNING RACE IN SOUTH AMERICA

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1 PRESS KIT 5-7 April 2019 THE FIRST BY UTMB TRAIL RUNNING RACE IN SOUTH AMERICA

2 INDEX INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PRESS KIT: International trail running keeps growing: it now reaches the End of the World! 2 UTMB : World Trail Summit 3 South American Sport Company + UTMB International 5 The choice of the End of the World for an extraordinary race 6 Ushuaia by UTMB 2019: Key dates and data 9 All you need to know about this 1st edition 10 The best technology, high standards, renowned sponsors and all the local support 16 UTMB INTERNATIONAL: Global calendar 18

3 INTERNATIONAL TRAIL RUNNING KEEPS GROWING: IT NOW REACHES THE END OF THE WORLD! Today, TRAIL RUNNING has ceased to be a simple hobby of race lovers and enthusiasts of natural trails, to become a global discipline. America, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe offer MORE THAN 20 THOUSAND TRAIL EVENTS, in all possible scenarios. 25 MILLION PERMANENT RUNNERS participate in these competitions. THE HEART OF THIS COMMUNITY IS THE UTMB (Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc ), present since 2003 in Chamonix, France. With 16 years organizing trail competitions around the Mont Blanc, UTMB HAS ALSO BECOME INTERNATIONAL launching, in recent years, races in other parts of the world, such as China, Oman and now Argentina. WITH THE INICIATITVE OF SOUTH AMERICAN SPORT COMPANY, IN APRIL 2019 SOUTHAMERICA WILL HAVE ITS FIRST BY UTMB RACE: USHUAIA BY UTMB. It will be a unique event, governed by ITRA s VALUES from the International Trail Running Association (like authenticity, humility, fairness, solidarity and fair play) and organized with all THE TECNOLOGY AND EXPERTISE OF UTMB INTERNATIONAL. USHUAIA BY UTMB S PROPOSAL: to offer, to the millions of trail lovers of all nationalities, an extraordinary race in the city at the End of the World: Ushuaia, Argentina. To live the culture and spirit of the Argentine people, while exploring an amazing country and experiencing an unforgettable adventure. Most of TRAIL RUNNERS live in big cities. They are the most aware athletes when it comes to the protection of the environment and the importance of solidarity. TRAIL EVENTS represent the possibility of promoting local tourism and raising awareness regarding the respect for others, for one's own body and for nature. 2

4 UTMB MONT-BLANC EN NÚMEROS UTMB : WORLD TRAIL SUMMIT This mythical event began in the 2000 s, when nine friends had the idea of developing a race leaving from Chamonix, France and going around one of the highest mountains in Europe: the Mont-Blanc. Today, for a week, MORE THAN ATHLETES run around the massif, passing through different towns and countries (France, Switzerland and Italy) depending on the course they choose (the event offers today 7 RACES, of up to 170km). In light of the high demand for registration, UTMB performs a selection process based on ITRA POINTS (from the International Trail Running Association). Athletes conquer these points by being finalists in some of the 4,500 CLASSIFICATORY TESTS that go on around the world. This system ensures that runners have the necessary experience to participate in the UTMB and allows managing the number of participants so that the races are developed in good conditions (quality, safety and respect for the environment). AUTOUR DU MONT-BLANC is the company that created, owns and organizes UTMB Mont-Blanc. CATHERINE & MICHEL POLETTI are the co-directors of the event, their main shareholders and owners of the UTMB trademarks, Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc and Ultra-Trail. In the last 16 years, they have become the most experienced personalities in the world of trail running, with a unique knowledge in event management and in the development of this sport. REVERED BY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ATHLETES, UTMB IS A GLOBAL, PREMIUM AND LEADING BRAND IN THE TRAIL RUNNING INDUSTRY. UTMB Mont Blanc went from 711 registered runners in its 1st edition, to 3,400 applications for registration only 3 years later. In 2008, all the places available were complete 8 minutes after the registration opened. 3

5 UTMB MONT-BLANC EN NÚMEROS UTMB : WORLD TRAIL SUMMIT IN 2018, UTMB MONT-BLANC COMPLETED 16 UNINTERRUPTED EDITIONS SOUTHAMERICA SENT A BIG DELEGATION OF RUNNERS, WITH ARGENTINA LEADING THE WAY: 106 PARTICIPANTS, OCCUPYING THE 14TH PLACE WORLWIDE PARTICIPANTES ATHLETES 100 NACIONALITIES The 2018 edition of this extraordinary event was held from August 27th to September 2nd and for the first time it broke the barrier of the 100 nationalities represented by the athletes who participated in the courses. With unparalleled global media coverage, 85 international elite level athletes (with more than 750 ITRA points for women and 850 for men) lined in the competition's starting area. COMUNITY 20,000 FAMILY MEMBERS 80,000 INTERNET USERS 2,000 VOLUNTEERS 180 ACCREDITED MEDIA 4

6 SOUTH AMERICAN SPORT COMPANY + UTMB INTERNATIONAL UTMB INTERNATIONAL In 2016, AUTOUR DU MONT-BLANC and OC SPORT (marketing company specialized in outdoor sports) CREATED UTMB INTERNATIONAL: a company that aims to develop the UTMB brand in all continents: Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. UTMB INTERNATIONAL S MISSION: to further develop the sport of trail running in order to professionalize it, as well as to support the creation of Premium" trail running events, working with independent organizers from all over the world (from existing event organizers to local governments, and even the sports event companies that know the local terrain, understand the population and know how to protect the natural environment) and share their vision and values with them. SOUTH AMERICAN SPORT COMPANY In 2018, UTMB INTERNATIONAL started collaborating in the ORGANIZATION OF USHUAIA BY UTMB, the first by UTMB in South America, along with SOUTH AMERICAN SPORT COMPANY (SASC), a company that organizes professional sporting events. Formed by a highly qualified team, SASC has designated DANIEL CATANIA AS ITS RACE DIRECTOR. Catania is a mountain guide, security and rescue specialist and instructor of climbing and mountaineering, with more than 10 years organizing sports events in Ushuaia (skiing, trail running, orientation duathlons and snow trail). At the rate of 3 events per year, more than 4,000 runners have participated in his competitions. In addition, Catania has been the President of the Andino Club of Ushuaia for 10 years and he travels yearly to Antarctica as a travel guide for cruises, in charge of glacier terrain security and logistics. UTMB is the most important event and brand in the world of trail running. It's like the Formula 1 for motorsports, the Tour de France for cycling or the Dakar for the rally. Therefore, we have now the opportunity of hosting the most important brand in the world in this discipline. It is a great pride for us to be associated in a franchise with UTMB. JUAN PABLO TARELLI, CEO OF SASC 5

7 THE CHOICE OF THE END OF THE WORLD FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY RACE IN JUST A FEW MONTHS, ARGENTINA WILL BE THE WORLD S SHOWCASE OF TRAIL RUNNING Among South American countries, ARGENTINA HAS THE MOST REGISTERED RUNNERS IN THE UTMB MONT-BLANC. In addition, the country has an important trail running circuit. It makes sense, therefore, to organize the FIRST SOUTH AMERICAN "BY UTMB EVENT in this country. Specially, in USHUAIA, CAPITAL CITY OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO. Best known as THE END OF THE WORLD (even internationally, where it enjoys great prestige as a unique touristic destination). The competition is expected to have a HUGE IMPACT IN THE CITY, with runners coming from all over the world and from different parts of the country, accompanied by their families and friends. In addition, the event will show THE BEAUTY OF THE SOUTHERN PATAGONIA and help promote this sport, it will leave a network of mountain trails (for both visitors and local inhabitants) and provide the opportunity to demonstrate the ability of the province to organize an international event of elite characteristics, in the precise moment when Ushuaia has been nominated to host the Olympic Youth Winter Games of The last editions of the regional trail running events have managed to summon more than 6,000 athletes, 90% of them local. 6

8 THE CHOICE OF THE END OF THE WORLD FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY RACE TIERRA DEL FUEGO, USHUAIA, END OF THE WORLD: With its INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT only 3 hours away on a direct flight from Buenos Aires (and 15 minutes away from the city center), Ushuaia will host the start and finish of each race, as well as all the celebrations of the event. The city is located in the coast of the Beagle Channel, which connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean, has stunning views, offers FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS AND CUISINE and has A GREAT VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES for runners, their family and their companions to enjoy. THE LANDSCAPE THAT SURROUNDS USHUAIA IS UNIQUE: mountains, lakes and lagoons, rivers, peat bogs, forests and glaciers, coexist with an incomparable fauna and flora. "Not only UTMB has an important strength for us, but also Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia End of the World. I think there are two brands, two fundamental institutions." "This gives us the possibility of having an event that, in addition to being at the top of the international standards, will bring tourists who travel more than 8 hours to arrive here. JUAN PABLO TARELLI, CEO OF SASC ADVENTURE, TOURISM AND SPORTS COMBINE PERFECTLY IN THIS ELITE EXPERIENCE 7

9 It is very exciting to organize an ultra this impressive, where the vast alpine landscape and high mountains dives directly into a unique channel that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Being one of the most remote points of the planet is much more than a simple marketing slogan, since no other international sporting event has set foot here. Take a map and run a finger directly east or west of Ushuaia, and the next time your finger touches earth again it will be in Ushuaia! REMI DUCHEMIN UTMB INTERNATIONAL GENERAL MANAGER 8

10 USHUAIA BY UTMB : KEY DATES AND DATA DATES: Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7, April REGISTRATIONS: until march 2019 in the event s website: START AND FINISH LINE: Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. DISTANCES: 35, 50, 70 y 130 kilometers. ACUMULATED HEIGHT GAIN OF THE 130 KM RACE: 8,200 meters. FORMAT OF THE RACE: non-stop, ruled by the principle of semi-autonomy (each runner must be independent between refreshment posts.). REQUIREMENTS: all courses are open to any person aged 18 or more on April 5, The organization recommends runners to be prepared both physically and mentally to face the distance they choose, taking also into account the characteristics of this type of event. BENEFITS FOR THE UTMB MONT-BLANC: beyond adventure and exploration, OMAN by UTMB, USHUAIA by UTMB and GAOLIGONG by UTMB all offer a certain number of benefits to the finishers of these races who would like to participate in the UTMB Mont-Blanc (see the benefits that Ushuaia by UTMB offers in page 15 of this Press Kit). RUNNERS: Ushuaia by UTMB s 1st edition aims to have 700 competitors, among them elite runners. SPECIAL BENEFITS: 30% discount for Tierra del Fuego residents; Free registration for men with more than 800 ITRA points and women with more than 700 points; Special benefits for running teams or clubs: every 10 runners, only 8 have to pay the registration. THE RECCE From 19 to 23 rd November 2018, UTMB International carried out a SCOUTING in Ushuaia in order to evaluate the trails and facilities. Elite athletes participated in this RECCE, among them Chico Santos (Brazil) and Santos Gabriel Rueda (Argentina). At the PRESS CONFERENCE WHERE THE 4 COURSES WERE OFFICIALLY PRESENTED, participated the Race Director (Daniel Catania), the CEO of SASC (Juan Pablo Tarelli), two representatives of UTMB International (Nicolás Lagrange and Cristiana Queirolo), the Governor of Tierra del Fuego (Rosana Bertone), the Intendant of Ushuaia (Walter Vuoto), the President of the Fueguino Institute of Tourism (Luis Castelli) and other tourism and sports authorities, together with local and international journalists. ESPN, international sports TV channel, took pictures of the circuits and the athletes. 9

11 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION FMU 130 KM FBT 70 KM LCT 50 KM ELT 35 KM 8,200 D+ 5,400 D+ 3,000 D+ 2,400 D+ 4 DISTANCES: APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM TIME: 38 hours APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM TIME: 22 hours APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM TIME: 15 hours APPROXIMATE MAXIMUM TIME: 10 hours DATE OF THE START: Friday April 5, 2019 DATE OF THE START:: Saturday April 6, 2019 DATE OF THE START: Saturday April 6, 2019 DATE OF THE START: Saturday April 6, 2019 LOCATION OF THE START AND FINISH LINE: Ushuaia LOCATION OF THE START AND FINISH LINE: Ushuaia LOCATION OF THE START AND FINISH LINE: Ushuaia LOCATION OF THE START AND FINISH LINE: Ushuaia TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RACE DANIEL CATANIA, RACE DIRECTOR: It will be a very technical race. Whichever course they choose, participants will go through wild landscapes that are the dream of any trail runner: steep mountains, hills, lagoons and rivers, pipes, sub Antarctic forests and glaciers, all very close to Antarctica. Runners will get to know some of the most spectacular places at the End of the World and will face important ups and downs, advancing on diverse terrains (like animal footprints, remote and hard to reach trails, areas of rock, earth and mud and grasslands), in a sometimes extreme environment, where they will be able to experience the 4 seasons of the year in only one day. The 4 distances will be run individually, in a single stage, at a free rhythm, at the time indicated by the time barriers of each test and under the semi-autonomy modality. In other words, between each assistance post, runners must carry and ration their food and their drink, carry their equipment, make sure that they have the right clothes, take care of their health and adapt to the problems that may arise. Participating in the competition will require, therefore, to be well trained and to have all the mandatory equipment that is required by the organization." 10

12 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION THE COURSES: FMU 130 KM This course is a true mountain ultra-marathon, for experienced runners. The trail offers spectacular views of the Beagle Channel, Five Brothers and La Cloche mountains, The French and Tristen passages, Bonete Hill, Cortez Mountain, Middle Hill and Esmeralda Lagoon, among other iconic points. In particular, participants will be able to visit Cerro Castor, the southernmost ski center of the planet. Competitors will cross more than 8 mountain passages, which connect the valleys of the southern Andes. Because Argentinian Patagonia is one of the wildest and loneliest places that exist, participating in this 130km route will be like running 160km, for participants from other parts of the world. The route will eventually reach Lake Fagnano, a huge body of water of glacial origin that spreads 110 kilometers. Ancient inhabitants of this land wisely called it Khami, which means Big Water. Later, European settlers named it after Monseñor José Fagnano, the first Salesian director in the Patagonia. The lake will be the northernmost point of the race before runners begin their return, crossing the Andes once again, to reach the mountains that surround Ushuaia and make their way back to the city. FBT 70 KM FBT is a circuit aimed at runners with experience in mountain races of similar distances. As you ascend in the course, you will admire the Beagle Channel and incredible views of glaciers, lakes, lagoons, hills and valleys. Even though the route will be, in certain points, similar to the 130km ultra (offering the possibility of passing through emblematic sites such as Cerro Castor, The French and Tristen passages, Bonete Hill, Cortez Mountain, Middle Hill and Esmeralda Lagoon), the best part of this circuit is the impressive view of the Five Brothers Mountain that runners will encounter. This mountain, 1,037 meters high, is located east of Ushuaia and stands as an icon of the city, with its five well-defined peaks. Escorting Mount Olivia in its reign over the elevations of the area, the five brothers offer an extraordinary spectacle of the capital at the End of The World. After crossing numerous passages in the middle of the Andes, runners will return to Ushuaia, bringing with them the memory of a unique journey through this wild territory. 11

13 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION LCT 50 KM This trail allows runners to appreciate mountain passages like Tristen and The French, as well as elevations like Bonete Hill, Cortez Mountain and Middle Hill, among other distinctive sites of Ushuaia. LCT`s main characteristic is that it offers unique views of La Cloche Mountain, which rises 1,000 meters above sea level. Together with Mount Olivia and Five Brothers Mountain, this elevation belongs to the mountainous system of Sierra de Sorondo. It was baptized La Cloche by Luis F. Martial s expedition, due to its peculiar bell shape ( cloche, in French). Like the other circuits, runners will cross several mountain passages until they start their return to the city, obtaining in their descent unique views of the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia s privileged position at the End of The World. ELT 35 KM ELT is a course that goes through similar landscapes than the 50km race (LCT), in the midst of the wild nature that characterizes the Argentinian Patagonia. In this race you will come across trails, mountain passages and paths laid out over very different terrains. You will be able to appreciate the famous Cortez Mountain, the Five Brothers Mountain, La Cloche Mountain and Middle Hill, among other emblematic elevations of the area, all sprinkled with the colors of autumn. On your return to Ushuaia, you will enjoy a fabulous descent and get a surprising view of the surroundings of the city and the Beagle Channel. 12

14 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION MAPS OF THE COURSES:: "This race will be particularly challenging and exciting for runners, in technical terms. The FMU is a 130km circuit. However, taking into account the landscape, the wild nature and the climate of Ushuaia, I am sure that the participants who come from other places will feel that they have run 160 km. MICHEL POLETTI, FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR OF THE UTMB MONT-BLANC 13

15 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION "The courses speak a lot of all the ecosystems we have, of all the wonderful things that we possess and allow runners to live many iconic places of our province and our city. DANIEL CATANIA, RACE DIRECTOR OF USHUAIA BY UTMB 14

16 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 1ST EDITION SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR THE UTMB MONT BLANC: Those who complete their Ushuaia by UTMB 2019 race will receive ITRA Points, which will help them qualify for the Mont-Blanc Ultra Trail. These will be VALID FOR 3 YEARS, INSTEAD OF THE USUAL 2 YEARS. FINALISTS OF THE FBT, LCT AND ELT COURSES WILL RECEIVE 4, 3 AND 2 POINTS respectively, valid for 3 years for the UTMB Mont-Blanc lottery. Thanks to some alterations in the FMU course, carried out by the Ushuaia by UTMB team, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) has re-evaluated and re-certified the distance and altimetry for this race. FINALISTS OF THE FMU WILL OBTAIN NOT JUST 5, BUT 6 ITRA POINTS. These will be VALID FOR THE UTMB MONT-BLANC LOTTERY FOR 3 YEARS (instead of the 2 years that are awarded regularly). In addition, if they register for the 1st time to this competition, they will DOUBLE THEIR CHANCES IN THE 2020 EDITION. Or else they will be guaranteed a place if they were not successful at registering in the previous year s edition. 15

17 THE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, HIGH STANDARDS, RENOWNED SPONSORS AND ALL ALL THE THE LOCAL SUPPORT THE RACE HAS BEEN THOUGHT OF AS AN ELITE EXPERIENCE: CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RUNNER (offered by UTMB ). HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS (in medical assistance, safety protocols, corridor support and in all the aspects that make an event of this kind). GREAT PROFESSIONALISM OF THE TEAM that organizes the event (SASC). STRATEGIC SPONSORS. ALL THE LOCAL SUPPORT. IT WILL DEFINITELY BE A UNIQUE EVENT! ALL THE LOCAL SUPPORT: The initiative is strongly supported by local authorities, in the understanding of the importance of the event AS A TRUE STATE POLICY FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. This was repeatedly stated at the press conference held on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, by the highest authorities of the Province and the Municipality, whose unconditional support has allowed the initiative to succeed: Rosana Bertone, Governor of Tierra del Fuego and Walter Vuoto, Major of the City of Ushuaia. We want to appropriate more, in a good way, of the scenic beauty, the nature, the protection for the environment". "UTMB seemed to have these requirements. ROSANA BERTONE, GOVERNOR OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO. International sports competitions are excellent opportunities for the promotion of our tourist destinations around the world. In addition, the arrival of participants and spectators to the chosen destination sets in motion a productive mechanism that drives the activity of items directly and indirectly linked to tourism, contributing to the generation of genuine and sustainable jobs. GUSTAVO SANTOS, TOURISM MINISTER OF THE ARGENTINE NATION. This sporting event is the conjunction of everything we have to offer and to enhance. And like everything we face, it is a collective work. All our areas working to make it an unforgettable test, year after year. We are very grateful that they chose us, we welcome them and we open our arms, our great city. WALTER VUOTO, MAYOR OF USHUAIA.. The importance of the race as the first "by UTMB " in South America and the prestige of the "Ushuaia End of the World" brand have also attracted the support of AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED CHANNEL, WHICH WILL BROADCAST THE BEST IMAGES OF USHUAIA BY UTMB AROUND THE WORLD. 16

18 THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, HIGH STANDARDS, RENOWNED SPONSORS AND ALL THE LOCAL SUPPORT THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: IN LINE WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF GUARANTEEING AN EVENT OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND SAFETY, THE COURSES OF THE RACE HAVE BEEN VALIDATED BY UTMB INTERNATIONAL. A scouting in Ushuaia was carried out from November 19th to 23rd, On that occasion, experts assessed both the technical characteristics of the races, as well as aspects related to infrastructure, safety and medical assistance. International elite runners participated in the RECCE, specially summoned to test the courses. Among them, were Chico Santos, from Brazil, and Santos Gabriel Rueda, from Argentina. The safety of the participants is the number one priority for any event organizer. Thus, the organizer of Ushuaia by UTMB will implement the same tracking system of the runners and the medical software that we use in the UTMB MONT BLANC: LiveTrail and Logicoss. MICHEL POLETTI, FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR OF THE UTMB MONT BLANC. The quality of the service that we will provide, the quality of service that our province and our city has and what we are going to create with this event, it will represent a before and after that will transcend us. "As organizers, we have the opportunity to follow the runners live. There are two very good applications that we are working on, that are Logicoss and Livetrail. Logicoss is a platform that tells us how the runner is at all times. Livetrail is a live tracking system for the participant. We will know, every time a runner passes through our checkpoints, what average speed he/she is going and when we should wait its arrival. For us, race organizers, it will change our reality, because we will be constantly monitoring where the runner is and controlling its development. DANIEL CATANIA, RACE DIRECTOR OF USHUAIA BY UTMB. USHUAIA BY UTMB ADS A NEW STRATEGIC SPONSOR: The organizers of the event have recently closed a strategic agreement with Columbia Sportswear (the recognized leading company in apparel and outdoor products), the same sponsor of the UTMB MONT-BLANC. 17

19 UTMB INTERNATIONAL: GLOBAL CALENDAR USHUAIA BY UTMB WILL BE THE 3 rd DESTINATION TO WHICH UTMB ARRIVES OUTSIDE ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE FRENCH, SWISS AND ITALIAN ALPS. THE OTHER BY UTMB COMPETITIONS ARE: OMAN BY UTMB : ON NOVEMBER 29TH, 2018, THE FIRST "BY UTMB " EVENT OF THE MIDDLE EAST WAS RUN BY HUNDREDS OF COMPETITORS. THE SECOND EDITION OF THIS RACE WILL BE IN AUTUMN Oman has the highest and most diverse mountain range in Arabia and is considered a must-see destination by National Geographic and Lonely Planet. The creation of this competition generated great interest among elite athletes. By 2018, the event offered to explore the incredible terrains of the Hajar Mountains, including a section near Jebel Akhdar. The main test, of 137 km, included an altimetry of 7,800 meters. For the 2019 edition, the organizer has already announced that a longer route of 100 miles will be drawn, which will include the highest peak in Arabia, Jabal Shams. GAOLIGONG BY UTMB (CHINA): UTMB INTERNATIONAL HAS ANNOUNCED THAT GAOLIGONG BY UTMB WILL CELEBRATE ITS SECOND EDITION IN MARCH 21-23, The UTMB test in Gaoligong premiered in March 2018 and had 1,815 runners from 23 different countries. RECENTLY, UTMB INTERNATIONAL ALSO CREATED A SUBSIDIARY IN NORTH AMERICA. The intention is to support, in a short or medium term, the creation of a great international event in this subcontinent. Trail running originated, in fact, in the US, before growing on a large scale in Europe and then in Asia. An official announcement on this matter is expected very soon. 18

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