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Our Athletes.
Get to know our athletes who'll be taking on the trail.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giulia Pol | ETC
After taking up running during lockdown, Giulia quickly racked up top results including two Italian national skyrunning championships
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.
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.
Sarah Keyes | CCC
Based in the Adirondack Mountains, Sarah has raced around the world and directs the Whiteface Mountain race series.
Tara Fraga | UTMB®
After dominating the 84km race at Transgrancanaria, Tara is taking on the blue riband UTMB event.
Tracen Knopp | CCC
Also a keen climber and skier, Tracen calls Alaska home and specialises in 100km races.
Klaire Rhodes | OCC
Based in Alaska with a background in environmental science, Klaire took second at the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace.
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.
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.
Jazmine Lowther | CCC
Jazmine hails from Nelson, BC. After a second place finish at the Transgrancanaria Classic, she has high hopes here.
Vasu Sojitra | MCC
Vasu is a mountain athlete and above-knee amputee running to create a more inclusive space in the trail running scene.
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.
