How to Train for

HOKA UTMB® MONT-BLANC - MCC 50K

Find out all you need to know about the Ultra-Trail Mont-Blanc by UTMB

When?

Monday August 26th 2024

Where?

Martigny-Combe, Switzerland

Distance

40km / 25mi​

Elevation Gain

2,300km / 1,429mi

Mountain Index

58km / 36mi

About
the Race

The MCC is a 40 km race from Martigny-Combe to Chamonix.

This adventure, with 2300 meters of elevation gain, spans from Switzerland to France and aims to unite teams and share the love of trail running.

The course then winds through the hamlets of the upper Chamonix valley, culminating at the legendary finish line in the heart of Chamonix village.

Training
tips

To train for Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB, you’ll need a personalized training plan and to build up your weekly mileage progressively.

Runna offers running training plans for every runner and goal out there.

With Runna, your running coaching app, you get a personalized 100km training plan that:

  • Structures your week and sets out all sessions for you
  • Automatically adjusts your mileage and types of runs to help you perform at your best
  • Incorporates deloads and strength training
  • Helps you manage your recovery and nutrition

Having a plan will also help with accountability, meaning that you can focus purely on improving your running game.

Check out our personalized 100km training plans to find the one that best suits your goals.

race distances

40km

Elevation Gain: 2,300

Mountain Index: 58

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HOKA UTMB® MONT-BLANC - MCC

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Race
FAQ's

This 40km race, featuring over 2,300m of ascent, will take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning trails of Chamonix. But to conquer it, you’ll need more than just physical fitness – you’ll need a personalized training program that adapts to your life and goals. That’s where Vert comes in..

With our expert coaching and weekly support, you’ll be ready to tackle the MCC race with confidence and determination. Join us and let’s make this year’s race one to remember.

HOKA UTMB® MONT-BLANC – MCC

Through Vert.run, we’ve unlocked access to trail running for over 85,000 people from more than 100 countries. By working with races around the world–like the UTMB ® Mont Blanc, and 14 other races in the series–we know that we’ll be able to bring the joy of finishing a race and safely achieving their goal to thousands more trail runners.

Each plan is designed specifically for the demands of the race, including its distance, technicality, elevation gain, and type of terrain.

The plans also include a very important element: the Mountain Index of each race, a tool we developed ourselves at Vert.run so that racers can make sure they’re gaining exactly the right amount of elevation in their training for their race.

When you train with Vert.run, your personal Vert.run coach checks your training once weekly to ensure you’re training safely and following your progress. In addition to ensuring you’re on track for your goal, your Vert.run coach also answers any of your questions about training, nutrition, and gear–giving you direct access to an expert right in your pocket. Your connection with your Vert.run coach provides you with accountability, support, and encouragement—the key tools for success in reaching your trail running goals.

The total elevation gain is 2,300 meters.

The distance of the race is 40 kilometers.

The race starts in Martigny-Combe, Switzerland.

We really want to hear from you, and are here to answer any questions you have. So feel free to write us to explore@vert.run, and one of our coaches will get back to you within 48 hours or fewer.

If you’re a monthly subscriber, yes! You can switch between training plans however you’d like. Just go to your dashboard and choose the “change or restart plan” option. This will take you to your training plan menu. Of course, we do recommend that you finish a training plan once you’ve started it (unless you find it to be way to difficult or easy), since they’re designed to build your fitness over weeks. When you leave a training plan in the middle, you’ll miss key workouts; and when you start a new plan, you’ll start it from the beginning. This is to make sure that you train safely and responsibly, and that the skills you develop are built to last. We encourage you to stick out each plan, challenge yourself in a race or other personal challenge, and then to start a new plan with fresh legs.

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