Ultra Trail des Chic-Chocs (UTCC) 45 km

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,060 m Climbing

5.3 Grit · Challenging

49.1240° N, 66.4924° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~131 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 359 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,060 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,060 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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