"Courtney Dauwalter sets UTMB finals 2025 intentions, aiming for title reclamation in Chamonix after a month"
In the world of ultra-running, two names have been making waves – Courtney Dauwalter and Katie Schide. Dauwalter, a Colorado native, has been a queen of the sport, winning the UTMB finals in 2019 and setting a new women's course record of 22:30 in 2021[2][4]. However, a new challenger has emerged.
Katie Schide, an American ultramarathon runner residing in France, has been making a name for herself in major endurance races. She bested Dauwalter's UTMB record in 2024, running the race in an impressive 22:09:31, a 21-minute improvement on Dauwalter's previous record[2][4].
Schide's success doesn't stop at UTMB. She also won the Western States 100 in 2024 with the second-fastest female time ever, and she set a new course record at the Hardrock 100 in 2025, breaking Dauwalter’s records there as well[1][3].
The UTMB finals, a 100-mile loop around Mont Blanc, are scheduled for August 28 - 31 this year[5]. The event will be held in Chamonix and streamed live on live.utmb.world in seven languages[6]. This year's event will provide equal coverage of men's and women's race leaders[7].
Dauwalter, who dropped out at the 108-mile mark in the Cocodona, has announced her return to the UTMB finals this year, aiming to reclaim her title[8]. With Schide setting new standards in the ultrarunning scene, it promises to be an exciting race to watch.
For those preparing for their own ultra-running adventures, recommendations for the best trail shoes and hydration packs for runs are available[9][10].
References: 1. https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a36129607/katie-schide-wins-hardrock-100/ 2. https://www.ultrarunning.com/news/courtney-dauwalter-utmb-record-2021/ 3. https://www.irunfar.com/2025/07/katie-schide-wins-hardrock-100-in-course-record-time-of-24-22-41.shtml 4. https://www.utmbmontblanc.com/en/news/2024-women-s-winner-katie-schide-sets-new-course-record-at-utmb 5. https://www.utmbmontblanc.com/en/race/utmb 6. https://www.utmbmontblanc.com/en/race/live-streaming 7. https://www.utmbmontblanc.com/en/race/utmb-equality 8. https://www.utmbmontblanc.com/en/news/2025-courtney-dauwalter-confirms-her-participation-at-utmb 9. https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a33910499/best-trail-running-shoes-for-women/ 10. https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a33893811/best-hydration-packs-for-runs/
Sports enthusiasts planning their ultra-running adventures might be interested in recommendations for the best trail shoes and hydration packs for runs, available online. As the UTMB finals approach, the competition between Courtney Dauwalter and Katie Schide in the world of ultrarunning is heating up, making it an exciting race to watch.
