ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP July 4th, 2025

Morzine,

France

The Spartan UItra World Championship returns in 2025, with a traditional 50K Ultra course nestled in the picturesque mountains of Morzine, France.
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July 4th, 2025
Morzine, France
2025 Ultra World Championships

Compete at the Ultra World Championships in Morzine, France, where you’ll cross high-altitude lakes, climb dizzying inclines, swim through natural white water rivers and see how you stack up in the ultimate ultra-marathon OCR test.

The Main Event: Ultra World Championship
Date: July 5

Also on show: Trifecta Weekend
Join us and challenge yourself at one of the biggest European event featuring 5 more formats for everyone to conquer: Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, Kids and Hurricane Heat.

EVENT DETAILS

How to Get Here:
The nearest airport to Morzine is the Geneva Airport. This might seem strange because Morzine is in France and Geneva is in Switzerland, but this is because Morzine is located very close to the French-Swiss border. Geneva airport is 80km from Morzine which takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes by car or airport transfer.

Getting Around:
Morzine has a network of 10 free village shuttles that connect the different areas in town and make getting around quite easy. Otherwise we recommend renting a car to get to and from the race venue.

Weekend Schedule

Thursday
13:30-19:30 Race packet pick-up ULTRA 50k (MANDATORY)
18:00 Opening ceremony
18:30 ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Athlete Briefing - Mandatory for all championship athletes.
19:00 Parade of Nations

Friday
06:00-07:30 Exceptional ULTRA WC bib pick-up if not possible on Thursday
06:00-18:30 Spartan Festival
06:00-18:30 Merchandising+ Partner Village
06:00-23:00 Bag check
07:00-22:30 ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
07:00 Start Spartan ULTRA WC ELITE MEN & WOMEN
07:05-07:40 Start Spartan ULTRA WC AGE GROUP (Exact timetable on D-10)
07:45-08:00 Start Spartan ULTRA WC OPEN (every 5 minutes)
14:00 Flower ceremony at the finish line. Potential arrival of the first Ultra World Champion
20:00-22:30 DJ set live musique

Saturday
07:00-18:30 Spartan Festival
07:00-18:30 Merchandising + Partner Village
18:30 Podium ULTRA WC ELITE & AG
20:00 Party concert

Event Details
How To Qualify

How to Qualify as an Elite Racer:
If you’ve completed an Ultra in the Elite heat either this year or last year, then you qualify for the Ultra World Championship.

Open Invitation to All:
Age Group and Open racers are invited to be part of the championship experience. There's no need for qualification in non-elite categories—just bring your Spartan spirit.

Event Details
What You’ll Earn

Coveted Ultra™ World Championship swag is earned by only the bravest souls, and only if you make it across the finish line at Morzine. Each Ultra World Championship is one of a kind. Do you have what it takes to earn the buckle?

Ultra World Championship Special Edition Finisher T-Shirt

2025 Ultra World Championship Finisher Belt Buckle

Cash prizes (Elite) and awards (Elite & Age Group)

Ultra Competitor Bib

Check the Ultra Championship Event Page for exact details of the event.
THE EXPERIENCE

FAQ

Do I have to be a pro or qualify to race the Ultra World Championship?
I’m a purist ultrarunner or trail runner. Is this for me?
What are some of the harder things about the Spartan Ultra?
Can I race with friends?
I’m a runner / I’m not good at upper-body strength / insert excuse here.
What if I’m not fit enough? This is a championship right?
Does this count toward the Trifecta?
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