As PTRA we are happy to have contributed to the talks with UTMB Group to work for a new anti-doping policy in the UTMB World Series to support the growth of the sport and guarantee the integrity and transparency of the competition. This anti-doping testing and framework that you’ll see implemented as in-competition controls as part of the UTMB World Series this year is more than a year in the making:

1️⃣ Systematic and random testing by an independent organization: UTMB will be partnering with the International Testing Agency (@internationaltestingagency) an independent international non-profit foundation that specializes in the fight against doping in sport.

2️⃣ New Anti-Doping Rules, aligning with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards for transparency and fairness: utmb.world/Anti-doping 🌍

3️⃣ Educational Programs: Offering free webinars to 1,400 elite athletes and their managers, helping them understand anti-doping rules and practices.

“We are incredibly happy to be working with the team at UTMB and at the ITA to take what is the first of many steps forward when it comes to safe and fair sport in trail and ultrarunning. We recognize that in-competition controls are just one of many steps needed, and will continue to work with UTMB and the ITA to carry out athlete, team, and race personnel education. We want to recognize that this is no small feat and commend UTMB for putting up the financial resources to make this first piece of the puzzle possible.”

Signed by the Pro Trail Runners Association Board