Eryri by UTMB

The best advice often sticks with you long after the finish line.

We asked runners heading to HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2026:
What is the best advice you've ever been given in your running journey?

Here’s some more wisdom they wanted to share. 🏔️

Part two 👇

Heading to HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc? 🎓

We asked runners who have made the journey from UTMB World Series events in the UK to the start line in Chamonix next week to share their top advice.

Good luck to everyone taking on a race at HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc 2026! 🏔️

The cheers at the aid stations.
The cowbells echoing through the climbs.
The hugs, tears and celebrations at the finish line. 🏔️🔥

Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is about more than the runners on course. The atmosphere all weekend is created by every supporter, volunteer, crew member and spectator who brings the mountains to life ❤️

Your energy carried runners through every high and low.

One month on from Snowdonia weekend, and we’re still thinking about this 🥲

These finish line moments say a lot ✨ Relief, pride, tired legs, and a lot of smiles. And in every hand, a medal that means more than just metal. A reminder of the early starts, wet weather, long climbs, and the steady effort it takes to make it to the end.

A medal is never just a medal. It reflects the time, training, and commitment it took to get there.

Big smiles, muddy trainers, and the next generation of trail runners in the making 🏃‍♂️🏔️💚

Last month at UTS, we were joined by , who brought incredible energy to the Bron y Fedw aid station, helping runners refuel, reset and push through some of the toughest moments on the course. Their encouragement gave so many runners the boost they needed when it mattered most.

They also hosted and took part in our inaugural ERYRI MINI Kids’ race, inspiring future adventurers while helping young people build confidence, connection and a lifelong love for the outdoors 🙌

Learn more about TrailFam on their website 🔗

A huge thank you to all the kids and the entire TrailFam crew for bringing such amazing energy, support and smiles to the mountains. The future of trail running is looking bright 💚

✍🏼Did the team help you during your race at UTS?

One weekend.
Four seasons.
Rain showers, sunshine, strong winds and views that made every climb worth it 🌦️🏔️

That’s mountain running in Eryri. Unpredictable, brutal and extraordinary
all at once ⚡️

The weather tested everyone out on course, but somehow it only added to the magic of the weekend 🔥

We’re still reminiscing about the very first UTS 80K 🥲

New for 2026, this one quickly made its mark. Starting late and running deep into the night, the UTS 80K brought a completely different experience to the weekend. A chance to move through the mountains after dark, manage the long hours, and test yourself in a way that felt closer to a multi-day adventure than a traditional race.

Every runner who stepped onto the start line became part of the race’s history, while those who crossed the finish line and stood on the podium became the very first names written into the story of the UTS 80K ✨

Who else is already thinking about coming back? ⛰️