Ultra Running Hub Monteux, France · Thursday, October 1, 2026
UTLMonteux Ultra Tour du Lac de Monteux Backyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (86h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 266 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86h | 129 | Christophe Rouat · 576.716 km | Annie Paringaux · 422.478 km |
| 2024 | 46h | 106 | Valentin Costa · 308.476 km | Annie Paringaux · 281.652 km |
| 2023 | 63h | 104 | Nicolas Cointepas · 422.478 km | Corinne Gruffaz · 281.652 km |
| 2022 | 46h | 76 | Fabrice Puaud · 308.476 km | Patricia Schippan · 107.296 km |
| 2021 | 26h | 28 | Christophe Hillaire · 174.356 km | Maria Monteiro · 73.766 km |
The field grew 22% between 2024 (106) and 2025 (129). 15% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (86h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race with 18 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 46 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.