The 2020 edition of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), a major trail running and mountain running event organized each year in Chamonix (France), has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic . "We regret to announce that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the UTMB Mont-Blanc cannot take place from August 24 to 31," the organizers announced on Wednesday. They specified "to have carefully examined all the alternatives in agreement with the governmental instructions" and "carried out a concertation with the runners, local communities and partners". Before emphasizing: "Canceling is the most responsible decision to preserve the health and safety of all participants, whether runners, inhabitants of the Pays du Mont-Blanc, spectators, providers, partners and volunteers. " The organizers have revealed that the athletes registered for the 2020 edition, after qualification and drawing lots to cope with the influx of applications, will be able to benefit from “a place reserved on the same race of your choice in 2021, 2022 or 2023 "
After carefully examining all the alternatives in accordance with government regulations, and consulting with runners, local authorities and partners, the 2020 edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc cannot take place: https: // t.co/tHSyFYu2QB
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