The Young Race: young talent
The Young Race
The Young Race is the world’s premier trail running event for young athletes (U18 and U20).
🏁 The race will start on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Place du Triangle de l’Amitié in Chamonix.
👟 300 race bibs are available for the U18 and U20 age groups.
📍 Two separate courses depending on age category, both starting and finishing in downtown Chamonix.
🏆 Up for grabs for the U20 Men’s and Women’s winners of The Young Race: two spots to experience a training camp with the New Balance team. A unique opportunity to share in the athletes’ daily lives and unlock your full potential.
Many prizes to be won at the awards ceremony and raffle.
🕺 A festive evening with a DJ at Place du Triangle de l’Amitié starting at 8:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will take place at 9:45 p.m.
This race fully embodies our mission as a sports organization: to encourage young people to discover and thrive through sports. Take on the challenge of The Young Race! 🌟
🎉Your guests are also welcome to join the party!
They can participate in the evening event and the banquet by registering via a dedicated form. There is an admission fee for guests.
Buy a guest ticket
U18 race info
7 km trail
640 m D+/-
Open to U18 "Cadets" category (2009 to 2010)
Maximumtime: 2h00
1 refreshment station at finish
Sticks prohibited
U20 race info
13 km trail
1250 m D+/-
Open to U20 "Juniors" (2007 to 2008)
Two places at a New Balance training camp.
Maximum time: 3h30
2 refreshments
Sticks forbidden
Bibs pick-up
Bibs pick-up for the Young Race Marathon will be possible by appointment only, at the EMC2 space on Place du Mont-Blanc (Chamonix):
- Thursday June 26, 2025 from 9am to 9pm,
- Friday June 27, 2025 from 9am to 9pm,
- Saturday June 28, 2025 from 7:30am to 1pm.
Runners must present photo ID and their race bag containing all compulsory equipment, to enable a timing chip to be fitted and equipment to be checked.
No bibs will be issued to runners without their compulsory equipment and identity papers.
Compulsory equipment
- Cell phone in working order.
- Minimum 0.50-liter water supply.
- Waterproof jacket with hood (gore-tex type) adapted to your size.
- Survival blanket (140cm x 200cm).
- Whistle.
- Tumbler.
Recommended equipment
According to weather conditions:
- Cap.
- Tights.
- Gloves.
Maximum times for each race:
Runners crossing the finish line after the maximum race time will not be classified and therefore not considered as finishers. This maximum time is calculated according to the start time of your wave.
Young Race Marathon U18: maximum race time 2h00
Young Race Marathon U20: maximum race time 3h30
The organizers remind racers that, depending on the systems and settings used, GPX tracks may give different results for race distances and elevation gains.
