Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB
· starts 6:00 AM
Nice, France
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB is a trail race of 66 miles (107 km) in Nice, France. It was last run on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 16,404 ft (5,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 15,906 ft (4,848 m). It starts at 4,400 ft (1,341 m) above sea level. Its high point is 6,070 ft (1,850 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier and a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all; registration opened on December 9, 2025. The field is about 600 runners.
There are 35 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in France. Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB climbs about 247 ft a mile (47 m per km), steeper than 60% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB
When is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB 2026?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB 2026 was on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB is held in Nice, France.
How long is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB is 66 miles (107 km); its course file measures 70 miles.
How much elevation gain does Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB have?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB has 16,404 ft (5,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB has open registration. Registration opened on December 9, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB?
Around Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 79°F (26°C) and the low about 66°F (19°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB climbs about 247 ft a mile (47 m per km), steeper than 60% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in France?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in France include SaintéLyon (Asics SaintéLyon) (November 28, 2026), La Trace des Maquisards (February 6, 2027) and Trail de la Sainte-Baume (February 2027, date TBD).
Other races in France
- SaintéLyon (Asics SaintéLyon) 80K · Nov 28, 2026
- La Trace des Maquisards 103K · Feb 6, 2027
- Trail de la Sainte-Baume 103K · Feb 2027, TBD
- Black Mountain Trail 64K · Mar 6, 2027
- Trail de Vulcain 77K · Mar 7, 2027
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