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Our Athletes.

Get to know our athletes who'll be taking on the trail.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Katie Schide | UTMB®

Originally from Maine, Katie now dominates trails on both sides of the Atlantic with wins at the 2022 Tour du Mont Blanc and the 2024 Western States.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Pau Capell | UTMB®

A two-time world champion, Pau is one of the most experienced runners in the field and former winner here in 2019.

Tour of Mont Blanc

German Grangier | UTMB®

Based in the Maritime Alps, Germain discovered his passion for running later in life and is looking to improve on his third place here from last year.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Ida Sophie Hegemann | UTMB®

Ida is a trailblazer with wins in major Alpine races and is the first woman to complete the Stubai High Trail in under 24 hours, finishing in just over 19 hours.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Lena Laukner | OCC

Based in Innsbruck, Lena arrives in Chamonix off the back of one her best ever results, victory at the K85 - Heart of the Alps Ultra on her home trails.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Giulia Pol | ETC

After taking up running during lockdown, Giulia quickly racked up top results including two Italian national skyrunning championships

Tour of Mont Blanc

Jon Albon | OCC

A Brit based in Bergen, Norway, Jon will toe the start line in the OCC race and attempt to take back the title he won in 2021.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Henri Aymonod | ETC

Henri is a mountain runner and alpine skier. He's competed in many of Europe's most gruelling vertical trail races and won two national titles.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Sarah Keyes | CCC

Based in the Adirondack Mountains, Sarah has raced around the world and directs the Whiteface Mountain race series.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Tara Fraga | UTMB®

After dominating the 84km race at Transgrancanaria, Tara is taking on the blue riband UTMB event.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Tracen Knopp | CCC

Also a keen climber and skier, Tracen calls Alaska home and specialises in 100km races.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Klaire Rhodes | OCC

Based in Alaska with a background in environmental science, Klaire took second at the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Stephanie Howe | UTMB®

A multiple-time UTMB finisher based in the Chamonix Valley , Stephanie will be racing on home trails and using her extensive experience to the max.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Seth Ruhling | CCC

Hot on the heels of his sixth place finish in 2023, Boulder-based Seth is back in Chamonix with sights set higher.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Jazmine Lowther | CCC

Jazmine hails from Nelson, BC. After a second place finish at the Transgrancanaria Classic, she has high hopes here.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Vasu Sojitra | MCC

Vasu is a mountain athlete and above-knee amputee running to create a more inclusive space in the trail running scene.

Tour of Mont Blanc

Josh Wade | MCC

Based in the heartland of UK trail running, the Lake District, Josh is well accustomed to racing in all conditions and has experience at many of Europe’s top races.

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