The Race that Changed Running

The Inside Story of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

By: Doug Mayer, Kilian Jornet (Preface by)

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Paperback | 19 October 2023

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How the ultra marathon around Mont Blanc turned trail running into a mega sport

Twenty years ago, a small band a runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alpsâ highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland. They expected a few crazy souls. Instead more than 700 runners showed up. Running was changed forever.

This is the improbable story of how Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) became one of the worldâs great sporting events even as it set new limits of human endurance. It is a story of how worldâs best runners, in the historic home of mountain adventures, brought about a revolution in running that has been felt across the globe.

For this unbiased and inside look at the past, present and future of the UTMB, author and trail runner Doug Mayer, was given unfettered access to the UTMB archives, and spoke to more than 100 people, from race organizers and winners, to experts and scientists, to those who love the UTMB, and even those who hate it. The result is a book with more than 200 photos, maps and infographics that is the most comprehensive perspective into trail runningâs greatest race.

Industry Reviews

"Mayer's book gave me a complete understanding of what UTMB is all about, and why trail running will continue to thrive in every corner of the planet. Pick up a copy as soon as possible." - Brian Metzler, Trail Runner Magazine

"In a word: noteworthy. The Race that Changed Running will be added to my and many other runner's libraries of "keeper books" that we refer to again and again in our bedside drawer, alongside the greats of Lore of Running, Once A Runner, Born To Run, and Running With the Buffalos. Thank you to Doug Mayer for the tremendous care and effort he dedicated to the topic, and thank God for his talent." - Bob Crowley, Former President of ITRA (the International Trail Running Association)

"Doug is passionate about trail running and the history of our sport. That passion fills these pages. His words about the UTMB experience will be of interest beyond those who toe the start line." - Krissy Moehl, Winner of the first edition of UTMB

"Doug Mayer leads us along the UTMB's magical trail." - Francois D'Haene, Four-time UTMB Winner

"Doug Mayer recounts the history of the most important trail race in the world, which is changing running itself. This is a book I highly recommend." - Meb Keflezighi, Winner Boston and New York Marathons, Olympic Silver Medalist

"Doug understands the very depths of this sport, from the inside out, and the trail running world is fortunate to have him documenting our most important moments." - Katie Schide, Winner 2022 UTMB

"A new book to mark the 20-year anniversary of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) highlights the human story behind the event...[Mayer] did not shy from asking controversial questions." - South China Morning Post

The definitive book on the event ... Doug Mayer is the closest the race has to an oracle.' - Runners World

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