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Amy Winters — a below-knee amputee and professional athlete who currently holds 13 world records across various running and endurance events — helped form the UTMB Adaptive Athlete Policy.

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UTMB Introduces New Adaptive Athlete Policy

The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Group has announced the introduction of a new Adaptive Athlete Policy as part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in trail running. The policy aims to facilitate participation and provide practical support for adaptive athletes across all UTMB World Series events. The Adaptive Athlete Policy details eligibility […]

Posted On : October 25, 2023 By : Justin Shaw

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Ironman CEO Andrew Messick Announces Retirement

Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of president and chief executive officer of the Ironman Group after 12 years leading the company. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the Board of Directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new chief executive officer. “Being the CEO […]

Posted On : July 6, 2023 By : Matt Traub

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The Ironman Group Approach: Andrew Messick on Triathlons, Competition and Trends

The Ironman Group has been a leader in mass participation events for years. The company’s portfolio now extends well beyond the Ironman triathlon series itself and includes the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, the multi-day road cycling event series Haute Route and a strategic partnership with UTMB Group, which organizes ultra-trail running events. The company has also […]

Posted On : January 19, 2022 By : Jason Gewirtz

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UTMB World Series Adds Two More U.S. Races

Two more United States ultra trail-running race have been added to the new UTMB World Series that will launch in 2022. The announcement comes along with several other international races set for Croatia and Slovenia, among other destinations, as part of a series that is now up to 24 races around the world. The Canyons […]

Posted On : December 21, 2021 By : Jason Gewirtz

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UTMB Announces 2022 World Series Sites, Including California

The UTMB World Series will stage seven new global events in 2022, including the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Other races in the inaugural series will be staged in Hong Kong, Andorra, Mexico, Italy and France, part of 15 races confirmed for the circuit that will feature a mix of […]

Posted On : November 4, 2021 By : Jason Gewirtz