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Marathon Handbook reports UTMB will feature six World Series Majors in 2027, adding Wildstrubel and Canyons. Wildstrubel, in Switzerland, runs Sept. 9 to 12, with entries opening Nov. 17 and 19. Canyons, in California, runs April 22 to 25, offering four distances.
Canyons, first U.S. Major in 2023, shifts to Kodiak from 2025. Both U.S. Majors will be in California. Wildstrubel, held only five times, starts in five Swiss towns and finishes in Crans-Montana. Read more trail coverage.
Top 10 finishers over 50K, 100K, or 100 miles at each Major get Finals entry. Prize money is equal for women and men, with €5,000 for the winner. UTMB Finals winner receives €20,000. Related: Stephanie Case Sets Women's Record in Antarctic Ice Ultra.
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What should runners know about UTMB Expands World Series Majors with Wildstrubel and Canyons?
Two new races in Switzerland and California join UTMB's Majors lineup for 2027. Marathon Handbook reports UTMB will feature six World Series Majors in 2027, adding Wildstrubel and Canyons. Wildstrubel, in Switzerland, runs Sept. 9 to 12, with entries opening Nov. 17 and 19. Canyons, in California, runs April 22 to 25, offering four distances.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on November 12, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 12, 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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