UTMB World Series Expands to Six Majors in 2027 with U.S. Additions — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
The UTMB World Series will expand to six majors in 2027, adding Wildstrubel by UTMB in Switzerland and HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB in California.
This expansion brings two of the six majors to the U.S., both in California. Majors offer double Running Stones and direct qualification for the UTMB Finals. Read more travel coverage.
The new majors will feature equal prize money, increased anti-doping measures, and live coverage. Registration for Canyons is open, while Wildstrubel registration opens November 17. Related: Runner Overcomes Challenges to Push Through Grindstone 100.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Canadian Running. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
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What should runners know about UTMB World Series Expands to Six Majors in 2027 with U.S. Additions?
Two new majors in California and Switzerland join existing races in 2027. The UTMB World Series will expand to six majors in 2027, adding Wildstrubel by UTMB in Switzerland and HOKA Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB in California.
When did Runner World publish this travel brief?
Runner World published this brief on November 10, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated November 10, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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