Jim Walmsley confirms participation in UTMB 2025; here's a look at the registration roster and notable absences for the premier ultra-running event
The highly anticipated Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) finals in August 2025 are shaping up to be an exciting event, with a number of renowned runners set to participate.
Notable absences include Katie Schide and Vincent Bouillard, who will not be on the starting list for this year's finals. However, there are several familiar faces who will be vying for the top spots.
One such runner is Emily Hawgood, who will be participating in the UTMB finals. Hawgood is joined by Abby Hall, who won the Western States 100 this year, and Marianne Hogan, Katharina Hartmuth, and Ida Nilsson, all of whom are contenders for the UTMB finals.
Ruth Croft is also participating, aiming to improve on her second place finish from last year. Another notable competitor is Courtney Dauwalter, who is returning to the UTMB finals with a bid to regain her title.
On the men's side, Jim Walmsley is listed as a starter for the UTMB finals in August. Walmsley previously set a course record of 19:37 at the UTMB finals in 2023.
Other notable runners in the UTMB finals include Ludo Pommeret, Germain Grangier, Francois D'Haene, Jeff Mogavero, Tom Evans, Rod Farvard, Hayden Hawks, and Fuzhao Xiang, who finished second at this year's Western States but will not be participating in the UTMB finals this year.
Live coverage of the UTMB finals will be available on live.utmb.world in seven languages, allowing fans from around the world to follow the race in real-time.
In the men's 100-mile race, the top contenders include Nadir Maguet, Leonard Mitrica, Pablo Bautista Rovira, Pierre Jordaan, and other top finishers from key qualifying UTMB World Series races such as Western States 100 and MUT by UTMB. These athletes represent the elite trail running field based on their results in major UTMB qualifier events during 2025.
Courtney Dauwalter is aiming to break the 22-hour mark at the UTMB finals, a feat that would be a significant accomplishment in the world of ultra-running.
Eszter Csillag and Heather Jackson are hoping to perform better in the UTMB finals after being defeated in the Western States race this year.
The full list of starters for the UTMB finals of 2025 can be viewed on our website, making it easy for fans to keep track of their favourite runners and follow the race as it unfolds. The UTMB finals will take place from August 25 to 31, with the 100-mile finale starting on August 29.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) finals in August 2025, with various renowned runners participating, such as Emily Hawgood, Abby Hall, Marianne Hogan, Katharine Hartmuth, Ida Nilsson, Ruth Croft, Courtney Dauwalter, Jim Walmsley, Ludo Pommeret, Germain Grangier, Francois D'Haene, Jeff Mogavero, Tom Evans, Rod Farward, Hayden Hawks, and Fuzhao Xiang. In the men's 100-mile race, the top contenders include Nadir Maguet, Leonard Mitrica, Pablo Bautista Rovira, Pierre Jordaan, and other elite trail runners from key UTMB World Series qualifiers like the Western States 100.
