The 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) brought together the world’s top trail runners in Chamonix for the 22nd edition of the sport’s most prestigious race. Against a backdrop of frigid temperatures, spectacular crowds, and unpredictable mountain weather, this year’s event will go down in history for the shattering of records and the crowning of new champions.

Tom Evans: First British Male Champion

Tom Evans of Great Britain made history by becoming the first British man to win the UTMB. After two consecutive years of disappointment, Evans stormed around the Mont-Blanc massif, covering the 172 km of rugged terrain with 9,600 meters of climb in a breathtaking 19:18:56. His decisive move occurred on the famed Grand Col Ferret, where he attacked and never looked back. Evans crossed the finish line to roaring applause, hoisting the British flag and etching his name into ultrarunning lore.

“I’ve dreamed of this finish for so many years… The support out there was incredible. It finally came together,” Evans reflected at the finish.

He was joined on the podium by Ben Dhiman of the United States (runner-up) and fellow Brit Josh Wade in third.

Ruth Croft: Completing the Triple Crown

The women’s race was equally inspiring, as New Zealand’s Ruth Croft claimed victory in 22:56:23, becoming the first woman in history to win all three Chamonix World Series finals: OCC (50K), CCC (100K), and now UTMB (100+ miles). Croft’s consistency and experience shone through as she powered through cold, wet, and technical conditions, finishing nearly half an hour ahead of France’s Camille Bruyas. Germany’s Katharina Hartmuth took the final spot on the women’s podium.

“It’s taken ten years and a lot of hard work to get here. To complete this with a win at UTMB feels like a dream come true,” Croft told the press.

Podium Results

Men:

  1. Tom Evans (GBR) — 19:18:56

  2. Ben Dhiman (USA)

  3. Josh Wade (GBR)

Women:

  1. Ruth Croft (NZL) — 22:56:23

  2. Camille Bruyas (FRA) — 23:28:48

  3. Katharina Hartmuth (GER) — 24:16:39

More Than a Race

But UTMB is never just about the leaders. Over 10,000 runners from more than 100 countries took on the challenge this year, crossing France, Italy, and Switzerland. From elite performances at the front to hundreds finishing hours after dark, the event was a celebration of resilience and the human spirit at its most determined.

As the cheers echoed through Chamonix long into the night, the 2025 UTMB proved once again why it is the crown jewel of trail ultrarunning—and why, each year, legends are born on its trails.