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25-28 Sep 2025
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Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB: Routes, contenders and how to follow

Runners will take on Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB for the second time from 4-6 October 2024, with the event forming part of the UTMB World Series.

It comes just a few days on from Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB and is set to attract over 4,000 athletes.

The French Riviera, Mercantour Massif and Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis provide a stunning base for the competition, which is aiming to become the biggest trail running event in the Mediterranean basin.

Running Stones are on offer in all three races, with four, three, two and one available in the 159km Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur, 107km Roubion – Nice, 54km Eze – Nice and 22km Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – Nice respectively.

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur will also provide direct access to Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) 2025 for the top three finishers.

The top three in the Roubion – Nice race will earn direct access to the UTMB CCC, while podium finishers in the Eze – Nice will earn a place at UTMB OCC.

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Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB routes

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur features 8,700m of climbing over 159km, reaching more than 2,650m above sea level.

The race begins in Auron and winds through chestnut forests, following the Tinée river before skirting the Mercantour massif.

After crossing a series of incredible ridges at the halfway point, runners head south, scaling Mont Leuze, Mont Vinaigrier, Mont Alban and then Mont Boron.

The route then winds down a steep staircase and onto the coast, with a final stretch before the finish on the Promenade des Anglais.

Roubion – Nice consists of 5,000m of ascent across 111km, starting in the small village of Roubion, which is built on a cliff in the south of the Mercantour National Park.

The early stages take runners along the Vignols track before joining with the 165km course between the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.

The 54km Eze – Nice route is a demanding one, starting from the legendary Col d’Eze and finishing on the Promenade des Anglais, it combines the most beautiful scenery and trails that the Côte d’Azur and its surrounds have to offer.

Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB
Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB is aiming to become the biggest trail running event in the Mediterranean basin. © Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB
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Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB start times

The main three races at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB will begin at the following times (all local):

Ultra Trail Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur – 12:00, Friday 4 October

Roubion – Nice – 06:00, Saturday 5 October

Eze – Nice – 07:30, Saturday 5 October

How to follow Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB

UTMB will provide live coverage of the races on Friday and Saturday here, while live tracking will also be available.

Olly Green
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Olly Green
Olly is the content lead for RUN247, is a regular contributor to TRI247 and keeps an eye out for content that appeals to both audiences including interviews with pro Heather Jackson.

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