Compressport will once again be the official compression supplier at the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, marking its 12th consecutive year in the role.
The 2025 edition of the event, billed as the 22nd ‘World Summit of Trail Running’, will take place in Chamonix, France, from Monday, August 25 to Sunday, August 31. The event brings together elite trail runners from around the world, alongside thousands of amateur participants, across races including the OCC, CCC, TDS and the UTMB.
Compressport activations
From Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29, the Compressport team will be at its stand to equip, advise and encourage runners. The brand will also operate ‘Le LAB’, where Compressport Body Science Manager Arnaud Ménétrier will present the benefits of compression before, during and after exercise.
Visitors will be able to take part in vibration and compression tests, as well as a compression-themed quiz with prizes.
On Wednesday, August 27, the traditional ‘Morning Run’ will set off at 08:00 CET from the Ultra Trail Village Fan Experience, followed by a breakfast. Later that morning, at 10:00, an athlete presentation will feature pre-race advice from Compressport-supported runners.
On Thursday, August 28 at 16:00, Arnaud Ménétrier will host a ‘Compression Talk’ at the Ultra Trail Village Fan Experience, covering how certain products can help optimise performance and reduce injury risk.
From Thursday, August 28 at 10:00 to Sunday, August 31 at 14:00, the Compressport team will be stationed at the La Flégère checkpoint to cheer on OCC, CCC and UTMB runners in the final stages of their races.
Compressport sponsored athletes, including members of its Young Trail team, will compete in various UTMB World Series races throughout the week. All will be wearing items from the brand’s Trail SS25 collection.
The UTMB 2025 Limited Edition range – featuring the Training SS T-shirt, 3D Thermo Seamless Hoodie, Free Belt, R2 3.0 and PRS V4.0 – will be available at the official UTMB World Series tent and via the Compressport online store.
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