A major date in the UTMB World Series calendar, the Hoka Val D'Aran saw many mountain running elites vying for the podium and places in the 2026 edition of the main Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The trails of the Pyrenees saw their fare share of drama, as well as challenging weather conditions.
Stormy forecasts forced organizers to alter the race routes across all distances in order to ensure the safety of participants, staff, volunteers and spectators. Nevertheless, all those gathered were treated to a festival of trail running that saw some of the sport's biggest names deliver.
