Ben Dhiman 2026 UTMB men. Image accompanying iRunFar’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
American Ben Dhiman won the 2026 UTMB, finishing in 18:16:29. Dhiman led from 40 kilometers, achieving the fastest time in UTMB history. France’s Blandine L’Hirondel won the women’s race, completing the UTMB triple crown.
Dhiman, a resident of France, secured his victory despite a rain delay. He surpassed his runner-up finish from the previous year’s storm-affected race. L’Hirondel broke the 22-hour barrier, finishing in 21:54:49. Read more gear coverage.
The men’s race saw Baptiste Chassagne finish second in 18:47:38, followed by Caleb Olson in third at 18:48:24. The women’s race had Rachel Entrekin in second and Emily Schmitz in third. Related: Ben Dhiman Aims for UTMB Victory in Fourth Attempt.
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American Dhiman and French L’Hirondel claimed victories in the 2026 UTMB. American Ben Dhiman won the 2026 UTMB, finishing in 18:16:29. Dhiman led from 40 kilometers, achieving the fastest time in UTMB history. France’s Blandine L’Hirondel won the women’s race, completing the UTMB triple crown.
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Runner World published this brief on August 29, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated August 29, 2026.
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