Vibram official X UTMB Mont-Blanc 2023
The global partnership between Vibram and the UTMB® World Series is confirmed stronger than ever at the highly anticipated Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc® week of events in Chamonix from August 28 to September 3.
The Vibram Innovation Mobile Lab
The Ultra-Trail® Village, located a few hundred meters from the Dacia UTMB® Mont-Blanc starts, will host the Vibram Innovation Mobile Lab throughout the week. At this truck, always present at the most important outdoor sports competitions, curious and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test firsthand the best Vibram signature compounds and technologies.
Resole, repair, upgrade and customize
After registering at vibram.testerplace.com, you will be able to resole your trail running shoes with Vibram Zegatrac until August 31. This sole combines the three iconic Vibram technologies, Vibram Megagrip, Vibram Litebase and Vibram Traction Lug, in one product. Ensure excellent grip on all surfaces, super light weight and super high traction performance.
Resolving aims for an increasingly waste-conscious and waste-reducing business model based on effective product durability. Resole, repair, upgrade and customize is the philosophy that encourages users to repair and resole their footwear, thanks to an extensive network of Vibram-certified shoemakers. An opportunity to extend the life of shoes and an initiative to support small craft businesses across Europe.
The events
During the event, there will also be scheduled meet-and-greets with some of the Vibram Trailrunning Team athletes who will take part in the competition over various distances. It will be possible to compare and discuss all the necessary steps for athletic preparation for competitions and get valuable advice for those who decide to approach the UTMB event circuit. Notable among the scheduled events is the Vibram Tech Talk with Hoka: trail runner Gediminas Grinius, top athlete of the Trailrunning Team Vibram, and Julien Chorier, athlete of Team Hoka, will talk about the collaboration between the two brands where performance and expertise meet, resulting in products that offer solutions for practicing ultra trail in the best possible conditions.
Here are the event schedules:
– Vibram Innovation Lab resurfacing activities – Monday, Aug. 28 to Thursday, Aug. 31
– Vibram Apero with Trailrunning Team Vibram athletes – Tuesday, August 29 h.17:00
– Vibram Tech Talk with Hoka – Wednesday, August 30 h.11:00 a.m.
– UTMB warm up by Vibram – Wednesday, August 30 h.15:00
Athletes
At the starting line over the 171-kilometer distance of the Dacia UTMB® Mont-Blanc, the queen competition that is part of the UTMB® World Series circuit, were Spain’s Maite Maiora Elizondo and Javier Dominguez Ledo, New Zealand’s Scott Hawker and Lithuania’s Gediminas Grinius. Italy’s Natalia Mastrota will be engaged in the 100-kilometer CCC course, while Stefano Ruzza will take part in the 145-kilometer TDS.
Finally, confirming its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Vibram, in collaboration with the UTMB organization, invites people to participate in post-race trail cleaning initiatives together with the Vibram Green Team, with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the restoration of mountain trails to their original condition.
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