The inaugural edition of Mallorca by UTMB® brings together the world's elite in trail running.
Just one week until one of the last major trail running events of the year kicks off. From October 30 to November 3, the Balearic island of Mallorca will host the first edition of Mallorca by UTMB®, an event that will bring together some of the world's top athletes.
With 3,400 registered runners, 54% of whom are international participants, and all entries sold out months in advance, Mallorca by UTMB® debuts as one of the most eagerly anticipated events among trail running enthusiasts in its inaugural year.
Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, the USA, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Argentina have the highest number of registrants, with participants from over 70 nationalities.
The Mancomunitat de la Serra de Tramuntana and the municipalities along the race routes aim, among other goals, to diversify tourism and attract visitors who are more focused on sports and have a strong commitment to respecting nature.
The event also has the support of the Federació Balear de Muntanyisme i Escalada and the Federació d'Atletisme de les Illes Balears.
An event with competitions for everyone
Four main distances make up Mallorca by UTMB®: Serra de Tramuntana (SDT), in the 100M category; Mallorca 5000 (M5000), in the 100K category; Els Tres Mils (ETM), in the 50K category; and Camins de s’Arxiduc (CDA), also in the 50K category.
The Serra de Tramuntana (SDT), the 100M race, features 146 kilometers and approximately 6,000 meters of positive elevation gain, making it a challenge only for the brave. It will start on Friday, November 1, at 10:00 PM from the town of Sóller and ascend to the Serra de Tramuntana, where runners can enjoy unmatched scenery before returning to sea level to reach the finish line at Port de Sóller.
The 100K route, Mallorca 5000 (M5000), also begins in Sóller and finishes in Pollença. This approximately 69-kilometer adventure includes 4,350 meters of positive elevation gain and will kick off on Friday, November 1, at 6:00 AM. The Mallorca 5000 will serve as the Balearic Championship of Ultradistance for FBME.
Els Tres Mils (ETM) covers 47 kilometers and features 2,300 meters of positive elevation gain amidst pines, heather, and mountains. This 50K distance offers an authentic experience through nature, starting in Sóller on Saturday, November 2, at 7:00 AM, with a maximum duration of 11 hours, culminating at Port de Sóller.
The shortest distance in Mallorca by UTMB®, the 20K, Camins de s’Arxiduc (CDA), will begin on Sunday, November 3, at 9:00 AM. It covers around 26 kilometers, starting from the beautiful historic town of Valldemosa and also finishing at Port de Sóller. It features approximately 1,000 meters of positive elevation gain and 1,300 meters of descent, providing a magical experience between the green of the Serra de Tramuntana and the blue of the Mediterranean. Additionally, on Wednesday, October 30, at 6:00 PM, the Escales del Calvari challenge will take place, a vertical race on the iconic Calvari steps in Pollença. A total of 365 steps await runners in an explosive elimination format.
On Saturday, November 2, the focus will shift to the children at Port de Sóller, with the Kids Race for ages 0 to 16, part of the Circuit de Curses Serra de Tramuntana organized by the Consell de Mallorca. On Sunday, the Young Promises event will cater to those aged 16 to 18, allowing them to experience everything that participating in a UTMB® World Series event represents.
Mallorca by UTMB® aims to be an inclusive event for all, with races for every age and skill level, promoting and boosting the world of trail running.
Mallorca by UTMB®, one of the highest-caliber events in the UTMB® World Series
Mallorca by UTMB® is part of the UTMB® World Series, one of the most significant trail running circuits globally. The top 3 male and female finishers in the 100M, 100K, and 50K will gain direct access to the UTMB® World Series Finals, and all finishers will earn Running Stones to increase their chances of qualifying for the three key distances of HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc: the OCC (50K), the CCC (100K), and the UTMB (100M), held at the end of August in Chamonix, France. More than 60 elite athletes will compete in Mallorca by UTMB® for a direct pass to the UTMB® World Series Finals, as, alongside Kullamannen by UTMB®, this Balearic event is the last European opportunity to qualify for HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
Specifically, the event features 30 female runners with a UTMB® Index above 700, 13 of whom are in the world’s Top 100, and 34 male runners with a UTMB® Index above 850, 15 of whom are in the world’s Top 100.
In the SDT, contenders include Pablo Villa (871 UTMB® Index), Philipp Ausserhofer (869 UTMB® Index), Josh Wade (866 UTMB® Index), and Baptiste Coatantiec (840 UTMB® Index), while among the women, Johanna Antila (742 UTMB® Index), Mali Noyes (733 UTMB® Index), Martina Klancnik (723 UTMB® Index), and Claire Bannwarth (706 UTMB® Index) will vie for podium positions.
In the M5000 male category, top contenders include Dmitry Mityaev (911 UTMB® Index), Damien Humbert (903 UTMB® Index), Dakota Jones (901 UTMB® Index), Bart Przedwojewski (899 UTMB® Index), Rod Farvard (894 UTMB® Index), and Alejandro Forcades (867 UTMB® Index), the best local runner. In the female category, leading contenders are Camilla Magliano (767 UTMB® Index), Camille Bruyas (760 UTMB® Index), Ekaterina Mityaeva (758 UTMB® Index), Henriette Albon (747 UTMB® Index), Eleanor Davis (747 UTMB® Index), and Martina Valmassoi (744 UTMB® Index).
In the ETM, competitors will include Miguel Heras (904 UTMB® Index), Loïc Robert (902 UTMB® Index), Yoel de Paz (887 UTMB® Index), Aritz Egea (886 UTMB® Index), and Dominik Tabor (866 UTMB® Index). Among the women, the competition is expected to be fierce between Marta Molist (760 UTMB® Index), Sheila Avilés (760 UTMB® Index), Theres Lebouf (758 UTMB® Index), Bailey Kowalczyk (754 UTMB® Index), and Rosa Lara Feliu (754 UTMB® Index). In the CDA, key favorites in the male category include Ryunosuke Omi (868 UTMB® Index), Eduard Hernandez (857 UTMB® Index), Valentin Bernard (856 UTMB® Index), Bertie Houghton (837 UTMB® Index), and Kipsang Cheboi (825 UTMB® Index). For the women, leading candidates are Judith Wyder (796 UTMB® Index), the ninth best runner in the world, Marianne Hogan (779 UTMB® Index), third place in UTMB® 2024, Bel Calero (689 UTMB® Index), the best local runner, Pina Deiana (682 UTMB® Index), and Àngels Llobera (673 UTMB® Index). A high-caliber lineup for the event’s first edition.
The Ultra-Trail® Village in Port de Sóller, the epicenter of trail running
From Thursday, October 31, to Saturday, November 2, the magic of trail running will come alive at the Ultra-Trail® Village in Port de Sóller, a fair featuring some of the most prominent brands in trail running. It promises a festive atmosphere to share the passion for the sport and learn about the world of racing.
