# 2026 UTMB ultra-trail race results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-utmb-ultra-trail-race-results
> Updated: 2026-09-03T15:52:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) race was impacted by threatening thunderstorms, which caused a two-hour delay to the start and a shortened course of approximately 172 kilometers with 9,700 meters of elevation gain.

In the men’s category, American runner Ben Dhiman won with a time of 18:16:29, finishing over half an hour ahead of runner-up Baptiste Chassagne. Caleb Olson secured third place.

In the women’s category, Blandine L’Hirondel of France completed the course in 21:54:49. Her performance was noted as the first time a woman finished the race in under 22 hours, though the time is not considered an official course record due to the modified route. L’Hirondel utilized Kiprun Kipsummit Race footwear, featuring carbon fiber plates and A-TPU foam, during her victory.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Blandine L’Hirondel wins UTMB 2026

Blandine L’Hirondel won the 2026 UTMB in 21:54:49, utilizing Decathlon’s Kiprun Kipsummit Race shoes featuring carbon fiber plates and A-TPU foam.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blandine-lhirondel-wins-utmb-2026

### 2026-08-30: Ben Dhiman wins UTMB ultra-trail race

Ben Dhiman won the UTMB in 18:16:29, while Blandine L’Hirondel became the first woman to finish under 22 hours.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ben-dhiman-wins-utmb-ultra-trail-race

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Cite as: 2026 UTMB ultra-trail race results. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-utmb-ultra-trail-race-results