Val d'Aran by UTMB
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About the race
The HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB is a trail running event in Vielha, Val d'Aran, taking place from 7 to 11 July 2027. It brings together seven mountain races across the Pyrenees and is organised as the European Major of the UTMB World Series for the fifth consecutive year.
The event awards direct qualification places to the UTMB Mont‑Blanc 2028 finals. The top 10 male and top 10 female finishers in the VDA, CDH, and PDA categories receive direct access, and the event will distribute around 225 direct entries across its races. All finishers receive double Running Stones. In 2026 the event gathered more than 7,000 runners from 90 nationalities.
Races and core figures include:
- VDA: 163 KM, 10000 M+, 8 Running Stones
- CDH: 110 KM, 6400 M+, 6 Running Stones
- TDL: 75 KM, 5100 M+, 6 Running Stones
- PDA: 55 KM, 3300 M+, 4 Running Stones
- EXP: 32 KM, 2100 M+, 4 Running Stones
- SKY 18K PROMESAS: 18 KM, 900 M+, 2 Running Stones
- SKY Baqueira Beret: 18 KM, 900 M+, 2 Running Stones
- VIELHA 10K: 10 KM, 500 M+
The description summarises dates, location, race distances, elevation gains, Running Stones allocation, and qualification rules for the UTMB Mont‑Blanc 2028 finals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
