Dauwalter and Bouillard Withdraw from 2026 UTMB — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Courtney Dauwalter and Vincent Bouillard, both former UTMB winners, withdrew early in the 2026 race. They stopped within 13 minutes of each other, around 68 kilometers in.
The race saw 177 withdrawals from 2,407 starters, with 21 of the top 100 bib holders out. Withdrawals were concentrated at key aid stations, despite mild weather. Read more culture coverage.
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What should runners know about Dauwalter and Bouillard Withdraw from 2026 UTMB?
Both former UTMB winners stopped early in the race, with 177 withdrawals reported. Courtney Dauwalter and Vincent Bouillard, both former UTMB winners, withdrew early in the 2026 race. They stopped within 13 minutes of each other, around 68 kilometers in.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 29, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 29, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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