UTMB World Series Partners

HOKA®, the performance footwear and apparel brand, is the Premier Footwear and Apparel Partner to the UTMB World Series.

HOKA’s role as UTMB World Series Premier Partner highlights the brand’s ascendancy in the trail running community. HOKA was first adopted by trail and ultra-runners as a best-in-class footwear option for those seeking to perform to their fullest potential. The brand has since established a strong presence in the ultra-trail running community, known for its innovative trail running shoe assortment. In addition to top performing footwear, HOKA unveiled a brand-new apparel line in 2020, created from insights by trail running icons like Jim Walmsley, Magdalena Lewy Boulet, and Ludovic Pommeret.

As a Technical Partner for sports nutrition and hydration in the trail running events of the UTMB World Series circuit, NÄAK will provide Ultra Energy™ bars, waffles, drink mixes, purees and gels to the aid stations at a large majority of the circuit's events, including during the flagship event of the season, the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc, as well as nutrition plans to all runners prior to their races. Made for trail and ultra-runners, NÄAK Ultra Energy™ products were created with the insights of elite runners like Mathieu Blanchard and Marianne Hogan. NÄAK’s tagline, ‘Fuel your ultra, preserve your playground’ perfectly embodies the brand's approach to nutrition. As Certified B Corp, everything NÄAK does is designed to help trail runners achieve their full potential while preserving their playground.

Suunto have supported adventurers since 1936 and have been involved in trail running since its inception. Their legacy in the sport is enriched by a strong team of elite runners, including UTMB Mont Blanc winners Courtney Dauwalter, Francois D’Haene and Pau Capell. Suunto watches feature award-winning design, industry-leading battery life, reliability, and purpose-built features for training and racing.

As Official GPS Watch and Technical Partner of the UTMB World Series, Suunto will support runners in navigating the trails and achieving their dreams across the 42 UTMB World Series Events, by bringing its heritage and experience with GPS sports watches. Athletes with a Suunto Vertical or Suunto Race watch will be able to download intuitive GPS maps in three different map styles with important landmarks, contour lines, water, paths and different sorts of terrain highlighted.

BUFF® extends its long-term partnership with UTMB® as Official Head and Neckwear Supplier to the UTMB® World Series Events. As part of the company’s plans to create a more conscious business model, most of the BUFF®’s products are designed and made in Barcelona with recycled or natural fabrics as part of their sustainability program ‘Do More Now’.

Partners to UTMB® Mont-Blanc since 2007 – during which time, BUFF® has been worn by many UTMB® podium finishers – the partnership extension solidifies our strong ongoing relationship, and we look forward to embarking on a new global journey together.

AONIJIE is a world-renowned professional brand in the field of trail running. With research and development as its core, integrating craftsmanship, it focuses on creating high-quality professional equipment for trail running enthusiasts around the world. Meanwhile, its product line has been extended to road running, marathons, hiking and other fields, striving to provide all-round support and guarantees for sports enthusiasts, helping every sports-loving person break through themselves and enjoy the beauty of sports.

COMPRESSPORT is the Official Compression Apparel Supplier of the UTMB World Series.

As part of the partnership, COMPRESSPORT® will develop a specific UTMB-branded range of compression products. Every detail of the product line has been considered for the athletes to perform at their best.

Many athletes will compete using COMPRESSPORT® material including Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz, Ivan Camps, Diego Pazos, Kathrin Götz, Grégoire Curmer, Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, Ludovic Pommeret, Sage Canaday, Dylan Bowman, Julien Chorier, Fernanda Maciel, Michael Wardian, Thibaut Garrivier and Audrey Tanguy.

Shokz, the global consumer electronics brand and the world’s leading pioneer in Open-Ear headphone technology, has become the official supplier and official headphones of the UTMB World Series.

In a modern world where noise-cancelling headphones help to block out any ambient noise, Shokz brings individuals together through their open-ear features. Due to their water-resistant, lightweight, and ergonomic products, Shokz has transcended beyond the limitations of traditional headphones and instead pushed the boundaries of technology to inspire all runners on their respective trails.

Vibram is the world leader in the high-performance rubber-sole sector. A UTMB® partner since 2007, Vibram is now an important player in the trail-running world with soles developed specifically for this discipline, offering unparalleled grip, traction, lightness and durability. Thanks to Vibram, trail running enthusiasts can take on the most technical races and challenging routes. Mountain running requires suitable technical gear; with Vibram soles equipped with Megagrip, Litebase and Traction Lug technology, used by the most respected trail footwear brands, trail runners of all levels, from beginners to professionals, can take on races with increased safety over any terrain and even in extreme weather conditions. Whether you are on flat land or in the mountains, come rain or shine, put your trust in Vibram and peace of mind is guaranteed!

The UTMB® World Series is the perfect platform for brands to tell their story & engage with athletes from the trail-running community through their journey. If you would like to speak to the team and learn more about the opportunities with the UTMB® World Series, our team will be excited to speak with you.