4 points / 5 new points
2 points / 4 new points
The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) was formed to “give a voice to parties involved in trail running in order to promote its strong values, its diversity, the safety of races and the health of runners, as well as to further the development of trail running and ensure a constructive dialogue between the national and international bodies with an interest in the sport”.
It certifies and evaluates races in order to give reliable information to runners. This includes
Look here for a full explanation of the system ITRA has established.
Completion of either of the UTMR races will award you ITRA points. These can be helpful in assessing ability and experience for entry into other races and are a requirement for some.
Our UTMR races have received the following certification and evaluation:
Certification
D 114,4 km / D+ 7270 m / D- 7650 m (Link TraceDeTrail)
Evaluation Criteria:
Endurance points: 5 points (new scale) – 4 points (old scale)
Mountain level: 9
Finisher level: 420
Certification
Stage 1: D 27,7 km / D+ 1780 m / D- 1960 m (Link TraceDeTrail)
Stage 2: D 42,3 km / D+ 2770 m / D- 3270 m (Link TraceDeTrail)
Stage 3: D 44,5 km / D+ 2730 m / D- 2400 m (Link TraceDeTrail)
Evaluation Criteria:
Endurance points: 4 points (new scale) – 2 points (old scale)
Mountain level: 9
Finisher level: 200
Some races such as the UTMB require a certain number of ITRA points for entry. We will keep this list updated.
We are included in the UTMB list of qualifying races. See here to consult their full list.
ULTRA TOUR MONTE ROSA 2016 – Ultramarathon = 4 points / 5 new points
ULTRA TOUR MONTE ROSA 2016 – Stage Race = 2 points / 4 new points