L'UTMJ RELAIS - 175 KM
Experience the intensity of the UTMJ as a team! Take on the 175 km challenge together and share an unforgettable human and sporting adventure. Form a team of 2 to 6 runners and set off on a unique course made up almost entirely of singletrack through the breathtaking landscapes of the Jura. Teamwork, solidarity, and incredible moments guaranteed! Ready to write your own collective story?
START IN LANCRANS (01) - 2 OCTOBER 2026 AT 12:00 PM
175 KM • 7,000m D+
3 DEPARTMENTS • 2 REGIONS • 2 COUNTRIES
Race Information
Start time: 12:00 PM on 02/10/2026 in Lancrans (01)
Number of runners: 2 to 6 runners per team(male, mixed, or female teams accepted)
Field size: 150 relay teams + 500 solo runners
Cut-off time 48 hours
- Les Rousses: 14 hours from start
- Mouthe: 28 hours from start
- Jougne (leaving the base camp): 36 hours from start
- Métabief (finish): 48 hours from start
Required year of birth 2007 or earlier (FFA Under-20 category)
Route & Profile
The GPX track will be released shortly before the race, in order to respect private landowners' properties and ensure their peace and quiet.
We kindly ask you not to venture onto these private sections, so that we can preserve our routes and agreements.
Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus is available to take runners to the race start in Lancrans. For the Relay, only the first runner in the relay may use this service.
Departure Hôpitaux Neufs (Camping du Miroir), Friday 2 October 2026 at 8:30 AM
Route: Hôpitaux Neufs (25) → Lancrans (01)
This service is optional and must be booked online for €30 (subject to availability).
No shuttle is provided for supporters along the course.
IMPORTANT No return shuttle will run from Métabief to the start (Lancrans) after the race.
Free return transport to the shuttle departure car park (Hôpitaux Neufs) will be offered from Métabief with regular departures.
Booked shuttle tickets are non-refundable if you change your mind.
Race Bib Collection
Vous pouvez retirer votre dossard la veille de la course sur le site d’arrivée (à Métabief) ou le jour du départ (à Lancrans).
- Thursday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Métabief, Place Xavier Authier
- Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lancrans, multi-purpose hall
ID is mandatory. Copies will not be accepted. A third party may collect your pack on your behalf only with your original ID.
Start Wave
Single start wave
Passages de Relais
Les passages de relais se font uniquement sur les zones de ravitaillement ou base de vie. Les relayeurs se passeront le dossard unique pour toute l’équipe.
Chaque relayeur s’inscrit sur un tronçon défini et peut parcourir plusieurs tronçons si nécessaire. Les zones de passage de relais sont clairement délimitées et tout relais réalisé en dehors de ces zones entraînera la disqualification.
Les passages de relais s’effectuent exclusivement à Lelex, Les Rousses, Bellefontaine, Mouthe et Jougne, conformément aux tronçons de courses définis dans le règlement.
| Relais | Tronçon | KM | Dénivelé + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relais 1 | LANCRANS – LELEX | 37 | 1880m |
| Relais 2 | LELEX – LES ROUSSES | 37 | 1300m |
| Relais 3 | LES ROUSSES – BELLEFONTAINE | 26 | 1250m |
| Relais 4 | BELLEFONTAINE – MOUTHE | 30 | 875m |
| Relais 5 | MOUTHE – JOUGNE | 23 | 900m |
| Relais 6 | JOUGNE – METABIEF | 25 | 1140m |
Race Regulation
The race regulation is available here
Mandatory & Recommended Kit
Mandatory kit: :
- 500mL water reservoir
- Brand-new emergency survival blanket
- Waterproof and windproof jacket with fitted hood
- Waterproof and windproof trousers
- Fitted hat/beanie
- Fully charged and switched-on mobile phone
- Individual reusable cup
- Working head torch
- Valid ID (required for crossing into Switzerland)
Recommended/Permitted kit: :
- Whistle
- Thermal base layer (top and bottom)
- Neck gaiter
- Gloves
- Spare clothes
- Personal food supplies
- First aid kit
Poles are permitted on all races (not recommended for the 40 km, 20 km and 10 km).
Cold Weather Kit / Warm Weather Kit:
Depending on forecast weather conditions, the organisation may require participants to carry additional defined kit items, on top of the mandatory gear (see race regulation). Runners will be informed of any such requirement in the days leading up to their race.
Aid Stations
Seul le relayeur arrivant et le relayeur partant pourront accéder au ravitaillement de leur passage de relais respectif.
Tous les membres de l’équipe hors accompagnants auront un repas chaud à l’arrivée à Métabief.
14 aid stations and 2 base camps
Menthières / Chézéry / Lelex / Le Manon / La Frasse / Les Rousses (BC) / Morbier / Bellefontaine / Chapelle des Bois / Chaux Neuve / Mouthe / Les Granges Raguin / Jougne (BC) / Grange Neuve / Jougne / Métabief (Finish)
At aid stations: Coffee, Tea / St-Yorre, Cristaline / Jura Cola / Broth / Oranges, Bananas / Dried raisins, Dried apricots / Peanuts / Cereal bars / Chocolate / Sugar / Bread / Gingerbread / Crackers / Dry sausage / Comté, Morbier cheese
Hot meals at base camps:
- Les Rousses: Hot ham – Mashed potato
- Jougne: Rice, bolognaise, pea soup