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What UTMB branding did to Zugspitz Ultratrail entry fees (2025 → 2027)
I pulled together the entry fees for the Zugspitz Ultratrail (ZUT) over the last three editions. Quick context: 2025 was still the independent ZUT. 2026 was the first edition as "ZUT by UTMB", still with the old sponsors. 2027 is the first fully UTMB-run edition.
A few things stand out:
- 2026 was the soft landing. Early-bird prices were roughly flat vs 2025, and some were even cheaper. Tiered quotas then pushed late prices up by 35–95%.
- 2027 starts above the highest 2026 tier. The 2027 fee is basically where the most expensive 2026 tier ended, or well above it.
- Short races got hit hardest in relative terms. The Grainau Trail (16km) went from €45 to €120. The entry-level race used to be the low-barrier option for locals and first-timers, and it isn't anymore.
| Race | 2025 | 2026 early bird | 2026 4th quota | 2027 | Δ 25→27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZUT 100 167km | €280 | €283 | €382 | €386 | +38% |
| Ultratrail 108km | €180 | €185 | €251 | €326 | +81% |
| Ehrwald 86km | €160 | €164 | €224 | €300 | +88% |
| Leutasch 68km | €140 | €114 | €185 | €220 | +57% |
| Mittenwald 44km | €120 | €93 | €141 | €166 | +38% |
| GaPa 29km | €90 | €77 | €131 | €146 | +62% |
| Grainau 16km | €45 | €53 | €104 | €120 | +167% |
u/starcki — 8 days ago