45.9237° N, 6.8694° E - Chamonix, France

Through the Lens: UTMB 2023 Photo Diary

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September 11, 2023

, by David Miller

Sally McRae (The Yellow Runner) making the most of her time in the mountains. Photographs by: David Miller

Located in the heart of the Alps, the UTMB World Series Finals draws runners from every corner of the planet to compete across a series of distances in and around Chamonix, France. The 20th anniversary of the race saw Americans Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley claim the prestigious title, while thousands of other runners realised their dreams on this tough, mountainous course.

In celebration of the race, UK-based photographer David Miller has shared twenty of his favourite photos from UTMB 2023.

Andreas Møller Andersen sharing a moment with his father at the finish line.

The start of the CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) seen through a spectator.

Courtney Dauwalter on the final straight before being crowned the female winner of UTMB 2023.

Notre Dame de la Gorge has a reputation for its unique and wild atmosphere. It marks the end of the road and start of the mountain trails for the runners.

Blood, sweat and tears isn’t just a chiché during UTMB.

A Switzerland sunrise.

Make of it what you will. Maybe a good luck message or a see you back in Chamonix?

Grand Col Ferret is an alpine pass which marks the highest point on the UTMB course and also the Italian/Swiss border.

The emotion in ultra-running is there for all to see. Sometimes you just need to look a little bit harder.

Sally McRae (The Yellow Runner) making the most of her time in the mountains.

UTMB winner Jim Walmsley embracing second place finisher Zach Miller.

British ultra-runner Tom Evans in the starting pen (and in the zone).

The streets of Chamonix are always bustling during UTMB week.

TDS winner Christian Meier with a helping hand post interview.

There are moments when time stands still and life moves on around you.

Gabriel Rueda running through big landscapes first light.

Thibaut Garrivier running through the lively streets of Saint Gervais.

A quiet moment in Courmayeur pre CCC.

Perspective from an Italian grocery shop.

Casquette Verte gave it everything…

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