UTMB 2023 // Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc From the Inside

Join me on an epic journey through the stunning landscapes of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). In this movie, we follow the incredible stories and struggles of mid-pack runners as they take on one of the world's toughest ultramarathons. Experience the highs, lows, and determination of these unsung heroes as they tackle the Alps and chase their dreams.
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The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) is one of the most iconic mountain ultramarathons in the world. The race takes place in Chamonix and it follows the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland. It has a distance of approximately 171 kilometres, and a total elevation gain of around 10,040 metres. It is widely regarded as one of the most difficult foot races in the world, and one of the largest with more than 2,500 starters. The races have strict entry and qualification requirements attained by accumulating enough race points through qualifying trail races over the previous two-year period.

[@afpinacosta]

It’s emotional to watch this. I’m The guy at 2:50. Great to meet you. I managed to finish but it took me 45:58. So hard. What a video! You are fast amigo. I’m still not 100%, physically or mentally. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

So great achievement. Thanks a lot for looping back. Always great to hear from everyone after the race 🤩

[@RussellBerry-kt6sp]

I did this race too (bib 2559) and you perfectly captured how I felt at many points - in particular on the section to Bonhomme with the well chosen music. Thank you!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Great to hear 👍

[@TK-ok6hk]

Marcus, you are such a beast! For the second time you are sharing unique insight into the mid-pack and I cannot be more glad that you decided to do that! Big inspiration for a lot of us, thats for sure. I hope you have great success in next big challenges! Thank you.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Lets see what the future brings

[@bev9708]

WOWWWW Marcus I can't thank you enough for this outstanding coverage!! But most of all huge huge huge CONGRATS on your phenomenal courageous performance!! Many of us were absolutely glued to the live stream, constantly commenting in the chat how in awe we were of those of you out there for not one but TWO nights , and then to face that endless climb up to La Flégère , our hearts were with you all!!! THANK YOU so much for taking us along on your epic journey!!! 🙏🏻💪🏻🏃‍♂💪🏻🙏🏻

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank is fantastic to hear. More adventures to come ..

[@albertocardinali5134]

Marcus gave us the best gift he could give us. I viewed his video almost 100 times and every time I find inspiration in his work.

[@SANTICOIN]

The best UTMB video I have ever seen (I saw hundreds of them). Nobody shows the night part of the race. I saw aid stations I had never seen before. On top of that you share the runners feelings and the way they face this monster race. You never run alone. Good job; good race!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

That is very kind. Really appreciate your kind words

[@goranwinblad]

Congrats on a great race and a great film Marcus 🤩Thanks for bringing us along on this beautiful course, hope to be there one day myself 😀

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank a lot. You will not be disappointed, it is stunning !

[@mofocm1979]

Marcus, I having followed your UTMB journey through live tracking, I eagerly awaited this video - and it did not disappoint. Your unique format of capturing the race and interactions with fellow runners adds a touch of humanity that’s truly inspiring. Even though I’ve never run an ultra trail, your videos ignite a fire within me to one day accomplish such a feat. Thank you for sharing your journey and being a source of motivation for many like me. Keep it up!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

That is fantastic to hear. I hope I inspire you to try the ultra trail. It is truly for everyone and it is great!

[@darlacrispin5533]

Marcus, your videos are outstanding, and this one is the best of the best. Dot-watching your race was inspiring, and to follow up with this informative, beautifull film gave such deep context. The way you show the way forward will give such a lot of help to future runners, and your willingness to share how you cope as a Type 1 diabetic will give hope to many with all sorts of challenges. Thanks for your honesty, humor and courage. And ‘Tusen takk’ from this Canadian/UK/former Oslo-based ultra runner. I hope to follow your example and get to Chamonix to race - some way!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you for your kind words. Hope you get the chance to run in Chamonix. It is great!

[@tomvandermeer9125]

Perhaps I am a bit late to the party but I would like to thank you for your videos Marcus. You are one of the only ones that shows how a big mountain ultra is without the additional drama or inspirational quotes. Not that I dislike other movies but this is how an ultra for most people is. Just run/hike, have a chat with fellow runners and enjoy the mountains and scenery. That in itself is inspirational enough for me. Thank you!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks. Just finished Snowdonia. That was one long hike where I met many new friends on the trail. It was the most brutal but beautiful mountain race I have ever done

[@IakovosPeristeridis-si9hc]

Great job from a Greek ultra 100miler runner... Keep moving my friend... We're watching you...

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you Greece

[@PatrickDelorenzi]

Epic video, thank you for sharing and congrats

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@pcellsus6793]

Great stuff, Marcus! As an aspiring ultra runner and parent to a child with t1d I find your content particularly interesting. Thank you so much and congrats to the UTMB finish!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Nothing is impossible. I'm still learning to handle my t1d after 20 years or so :-)

[@byeoh9065]

Wow! I still remember your last UTMB video! Glad to see you again!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks for watching. More adventure to come :-)

[@danjamesrunning1433]

Yet again as was last year a fantastic video and such an easy watch 50 minutes goes by so quickly. Deserving of many more subscribers, I look forward to watching again next year!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks. I hope to come back. It is such a great experience

[@MatthieuHebert]

The best movie from the inside i ever seen. BRAVOOO. I was also "from the party" on the CCC. Great Job, Thanks for your film, your good vibes and congrats for your UTMB !!!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. That means a lot!

[@HeritageThatching]

What a remarkable video! So inspirational! ❤

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@stuartwebster2203]

Thank you for sharing your journey, an amazing race, your strength, your commitment, and your engagement with the other runners is inspiring. Congratulations on another finish.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much

[@samvanhove2650]

Looked forward to this video! Great job once again Marcus!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much

[@jankincl4464]

Thank you for your video, its good viev of race UTMB for me. !

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Hope it inspires to aim for UTMB 👍

[@PaulSmith-dc4om]

A very enjoyable watch & congratulations on a fine achievement 😊

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot for watching. There Will be more adventures 2024 🤩

[@anhanus]

Tusind tak 🙏 thanks so much for the great video and the video from last year was superb too-helped me to get an idea what is waiting for me this year! I was running too,finished sub 41 hours,I really agree about the section from Vallorcine to La Flegere, brutal -so close,but still far away... I really enjoy your running videos! Thanks,tak,I guess see you at Kullamannen!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Congratulations and see you at Kullamannen 🤩

[@anastasiafua]

I saw this on my feed and was like I’m watching this! Watched your UTMB last year a few months ago - brilliant video again 🎉

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much. I'm happy you liked it

[@Barbara060781]

Bra jobbat, Marcus!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack 🤩

[@dreejz]

What an amazing report. I'm gonna try to compete in next years event. This video is a huge inspiration and helps a lot! Congratulations on your great performance!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Great if it help you to prepare. Good luck!

[@sutechantv]

Your movie was incridible and help me to see what is it. I hope I can stand on the both line. Thank you

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Good luck 🤩

[@faustofornasier5591]

Thanks Markus for sharing this video, it's amazing! I ran this UTMB, too, and more or less had your timetable until Bertone. Then I lost a lot of time due to stomach pain, and I had a long rest in Arnouvaz and La Fouly. After that, I was able to recover, and had a pretty good section from Champex to the finish line, but with more than 43 hours. I was super happy! Many compliments for your race

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Sounds like you had the experience of all ups and downs. Congratulations 🎉

[@stefanaugustsson6834]

Tack Marcus för en väldigt fin film och stort Grattis...

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tackar

[@AlasdairBayne]

you are a freaking champion, than you so much for the video Marcus!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@ville-pekkalehto9706]

Excellent document! Thanks a lot!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much

[@markblackwell5324]

Hi Marcus - I was looking forward to this video and really needed it. I have a 50k tomorrow and was really feeling lazy and doubtful. I do not anymore. I will think of you tomorrow during my race. The people you interview, your friends, and the support of your family make your videos so good. They really teach me things. thx again Marcus! Keep up the great work.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot for the kind words and best of luck on your 50k run Enjoy 🏃‍♀️

[@Phantom_Six]

Love the vids Marcus! Keep it up. Hopefully I'll meet you out there one day.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks. See you in the trail

[@Iris-unplugged]

Great! Thank you very much for sharing 🤞

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed it

[@carloscosta1386]

Amazing!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you

[@pedropadilha6954]

What a great video!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@rust3365]

The video we have been waiting for !!!!!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Hope you liked it

[@user-rw3lz8vq9g]

What a super performance! Once again a top video Marcus! Your videos are for me total relaxation, incredible inspiration for body and soul and at the same time a sign for human cohesion and community among each other! Ambition and joy in life are incredibly important!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much. I agree 100% that it should be fun and a joy. If not it will be a struggle

[@owenboyhan880]

Thank you, well done.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you 😊

[@Intrepid_women]

Fantastic video Marcus, thank you for bringing us along on your journey. Congratulations on your awesome achievement 😎

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much for watching. Hope you enjoyed it

[@Andaroo27]

amazing video, great work

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@nguyenmanhlan]

Thank you very much for your amazing film, big congrats!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@belanaellie681]

Great Video! Thanks for taking us with you through this epic adventure. Hugh respect and congrats!👏👍

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much for watching

[@tomylee]

Well done man!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Cheers 👍

[@sailonstellarwinds]

Thanks so much for sharing this, and I love hearing from all the random runners around you - their stories are just as important and interesting as the winners'.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

100% - there are so many untold stories to uncover.

[@debasishsen9397]

Congratulations. Awesome. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you!

[@veayoislost]

Fantastic!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks

[@blaiserobinson]

Marcus, thank you so much, this is absolutely amazing, and the REAL UTMB

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@maurits5609]

awesome video!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Great to hear 🤩

[@luciogomes672]

Thank you Marcus! You're such an inspiration! Congratulations for the 2nd UTMB. I'll try to see you one of these days 😉

[@MarcusKjellberg]

I'll see you on the trails somewhere

[@3MountainTrailrunning]

Good job! 💪

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@albertocardinali5134]

I love this video. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you for the kind words 🤩

[@sunnyescher9714]

Big big congratulations 👏👏👏. Awesome time! I ❤ your vlogs! Keep going!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks!

[@alex_br_87]

Great Job Marcus !!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you

[@sleepeating888]

wow thank you for this beauty! and for all the little interviews of the runners. ♥

[@MarcusKjellberg]

I like to hear the stories from my fellow runners. Happy I can share them

[@valoumad]

Awesome video and a great race and management of your effort on the trails! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. I was really happy with the race, it fel controlled the whole way

[@chriseikens3102]

Awesome performance and again gratis video. True inspirational 🔥

[@MarcusKjellberg]

I’m glad to hear you liked it

[@bennyytube]

What a nice genuine guy! Great watching!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Cheers!

[@sunnydas8802]

Tack så jättemycket Marcus. Det var så kul. Stort grattis.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack själv för att du tittar

[@jasonwong1219]

What an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot 🤩

[@TheRusticCoder]

Great video Marcus! Next week will be my first trail running and aiming to run utmb, you gave me chills man. You are so fantastic!!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks you so much and good luck!

[@maiquangtrung1451]

your video tell the most realest story of UTMB ever and ever. All things of 99% runners there actually must experience and overcome when going UTMB, not the beautiful livestream of Jim and Zach on social media.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks great to see that you appreciate this as a complement to the beautiful live streams

[@phatchavaweatsaetiew4066]

ดูแล้วเพลินดีมากครับ ยอดเยี่ยมมากจากคนไทยที่รับชม

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@carbs.vs.fossils]

Truly the best depiction of your experience. They say that a sequel is always worth, well done keeping them wrong. Bra jobbat!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack så mcket. Even more preasure if I go there agian :-)

[@ivandonchev836]

Много хубаво видео😊 Congrats Marcus!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks

[@omniainspe]

Great job and very nice editing. Congratulations

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@jofu6488]

Grymt imponerad, tack för att du delar med dig av dina äventyr.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack för att du tittat. Kul med alla kommentarer!

[@chrisowen4152]

Well done Marcus for your race and for the video 👍

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much!

[@helkeseitz4704]

Congrats to a great UTMB race and finish sub 40! What an accomplishment! Great video as always!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Happy to finish the race and not be totally broken down :-)

[@SalemRaggaRiddim]

grymt jobbat !

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack !

[@today-nl]

Great video and strong performance as always! Congratulations!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you

[@DanielHernandez-py4zv]

felicidades , mucha admiracion !!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

🙏

[@matsnilsson4560]

ännu en bra film, tack för att du tog oss med på ditt äventyr 💪🏔️

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Kul att höra. Det blir fler äventyr !!

[@juliesteele6437]

One of the most informative and inspiration videos of the UTMB challenge I have seen! Thank you for sharing your epic adventure.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching

[@Elvis19701000]

great job mean top top top

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@GoldAruba]

watched the whole movie thank you for taking us with you. really inspiring

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks for watching 🤩

[@robdevine4361]

Fantastic video and a beautiful race❤. Congratulations 😎

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Many thanks

[@bluet3073]

bravo

[@MarcusKjellberg]

🙏

[@linustornqvist145]

Start jobbat! 👏

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack

[@timokonkol7388]

What a beautiful video! It reflects all that what I experienced too at the end of the pack… sub 40 and taking this incredible footage in parallel - congratulations to you!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot

[@harrisonaero]

Great overview of the race from an amateur perspective- nice edit, thanks :)

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Hopefully complementing all the great live coverage

[@Klaus_678]

Congratulation 🎉. Great Video, thank you for sharing.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 😊

[@emmanueldurand-berdugo5865]

Massive performance as last year....you are so inspiring, you are epitomizing the ultra racer and simply epitomizing a true and sincere person. Beautifuly produced as well like a pro production...

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you very much. That is inspiring to hear

[@sebastianandersson8433]

Thanks for describing the race in such a realistic way. When I watched the video ir felt like I was in the race again. So professional ! And congrats for finishing the race , weĺl done !👏🏃‍♂️💪

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Congrats to you and thanks for sharing your story in the middle of the night

[@joanh.2365]

Congratulations!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks

[@nunoestacio3390]

Well done Marcus! Great race. I was glad to see me going up to Col Volza. Congrats for film.🎉

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. Great to see you and everyone else on the trail!

[@sturgmanrunning8546]

Well done mate 👏

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you

[@ArindyaAnindita]

Superhumans.... So inspiring.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Everyone can do it. Look at me :-)

[@ChristinaPetro]

WOW!! Phenomenal job! Your race seemed more difficult this go 'round but you powered through it! Congratulations on the sub 40! I will be thinking about you and all those incredible athletes when I run my first dinky little half marathon next week! 😅

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Good luck and enjoy you half marathon

[@lenagennemarkedsbacker]

Fantastiskt att du ger dig på detta i år igen! Bugar! 👏👏👏 Och tack för att vi får följa med! 🤗👍

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Tack för att du tittat. Hoppas det var bra :-)

[@lenagennemarkedsbacker]

@@MarcusKjellberg Superbra! 🤗👍

[@grandcolferret]

Congratulations on a great run, and an excellent time. We must have been close for much of the race; we entered Champex at almost exactly the same time. Loved reliving the experience through your video. Thanks.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

That is great to hear.

[@user-xz4nu4bi8x]

Precioso Marcus y muy humano. Un abrazo.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thank you

[@philipantoni679]

Really enjoyable perspective here 😊 A lot of nice little details (shit happens, typical dress of Peru, a little bit more pasta please,...) I like all the different impressions of nature, people, statistics, and the mind game 💪 Thanks for your effort and this nice documentary!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks a lot. I try my best so I glad you liked it 🤩

[@rossphillips1382]

Thank you, Marcus 🙏. Amazing that you manage to film when you are at the low points. Being able to compare this film with the one from last year -- that is certainly unique and so it will be cool if they let you in again next year too. Must be tricky managing the Type I while out there, I mean it is hard enough to get the nutrition right without having to think about that too. Respect.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Would be cool if UTMB let me in again but I do not think there are any shortcuts

[@michalfronko5198]

Amazing realistic point of view, thanks Marcus. Hope to will be there soon!! Can imagine much better what you were through. 💪

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks and hope to see you there at the start 👍

[@fredrik.eriksson]

Nice video Marcus! Wish I could conquer the mountains like you :)

[@MarcusKjellberg]

If I can I'm sure anyone can. Go get it

[@Cattenso]

Grymt jävla bra jobbat! Och så bra dokumenterat, uppskattar att du pratar om både det positiva och negativa under loppets gång. Och vilka vyer! Hoppas att jag får uppleva det själv någon gång.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Det tycker jag du ska göra. En grym upplevelse

[@aramis.sasinka]

Kul att vi lyckades springa några meter tillsammans. Grymt kämpat kompis! Bravoooooo!!! 😉😊

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Det var superkul att träffas på banan!

[@brettkennedy_]

Loved last year’s vid - the reason I subbed. Keen for this one. Congrats!

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Hope it was ok this year as well.

[@brettkennedy_]

Many sequels don’t meet the hype. This one did 😁

[@MarcusKjellberg]

@@brettkennedy_ Fantastic 🤩

[@amateur_running]

way to go Marcus! Thanks for the video, is very inspiring and very helpful, i'm training for 2025's utmb and found what you shared, invaluable. Regards, Hernan

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Have a look at the film from last year as well. Good luck

[@cloeymason8484]

Fantastic achievement. Loved the film it showed me the course parts that were in the dark on the CCC.

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Thanks 🙏

[@carlossanchez4722]

Genial felicitaciones vi todo el vídeo y sentí la misma emoción,dolor , sufrimiento, alegría y un gran orgullo al terminar este demandante reto ,saludos desde México

[@MarcusKjellberg]

Gracia. Merci. Thank you