38 years old – ITRA 884
I’m Sébastien Spehler, from France. I’m 38 years old and have been trail running since 2012, though I’ve been running since the age of 6. I love combining my passion for sport with exploration, which is why I can’t wait to take part in your race.
2nd – Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) 100 km – 2021
1st – Trail de Haute Provence, Cap à Lure 50 miles – 2022
2nd – Grand Trail des Templiers 50 miles – 2022
1st – Lyon Urban Trail 37 km – 2023
1st – 23 km du Mont-Blanc – 2023
1st – Trail de la Sainte Baume 50 km – 2024
2nd – Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB 100 km – 2024
1st – Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB 100 miles – 2024
1st – Trail du Ventoux 50 miles – 2025
1st – La 6000D, Trail de Légende 50 miles – 2025
32 years old – ITRA 798
Samuel Poher is a passionate athlete who’s always pushing his limits. A fan of fast and intense race formats, he has specialized in recent years in Golden Trail-style events. However, exploration and adventure remain deeply rooted in his DNA. Lately, Samuel has been reinventing himself with a multi-sport approach, combining cycling, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing in his daily training.
33 years old – ITRA 769
After several years competing on the Ironman circuit as a professional triathlete, I discovered a true passion for ultramarathons. With a PhD in sports science, I’m an exercise physiologist, coach, and podcaster (Le podcast du coach), driven by everything related to endurance and human performance.
After two challenging experiences on the UTHC 125 km, I’m returning this year with the goal of finally crossing the finish line with a smile and a sense of accomplishment. I have a special attachment to this race and this course. So far, the course has had the upper hand on me, but I’m still driven by the same desire to come back year after year.
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32 years old – ITRA 755
I’ve been running since 2023, and what really thrills me is moving through mountains and forests over long distances, for a long time. The more technical it is, the more comfortable I feel!
31 years old
Brandon is a mountain athlete who loves technical races and outdoor challenges. Coming from a background in climbing and backcountry skiing, he discovered trail running in 2021. In 2023, he completed the UTMB. In 2024, he placed 4th at the Mont-Mégantic Marathon, and in 2025, he ran a half marathon in 1:14:03 and finished 3rd at the QMT 32. He ended the year with a bikepacking traverse of the Dinaric Alps with his wife — over 2,300 km in 5 weeks.
26 years old
I grew up at Mont-Ste-Anne surrounded by the world of outdoor sports. I competed in several high-level mountain biking events before beginning my university studies in pharmacy. After graduating, I started trail running. I ran my first race in 2024 and my first 100 km in 2025. I once said I’d never do an ultra that involved running all night with a headlamp—but here I am, signed up for the UTHC 125 km.
32 years old
Carly has been running competitively since her teenage years, and it’s become her favorite way to discover new places and meet people. Since moving from British Columbia to Québec in 2023, she has been fully enjoying the province’s trails—especially those in the Saguenay region, which she now calls home. She particularly loves the spirit of mutual support that defines Québec’s running community: cheering each other on during climbs, sharing training tips, and celebrating every new trail discovered together. Through running, she’s been able to integrate more easily into her new province and make great friends. For her, trail running is a way to feel grounded in her surroundings and be part of a warm, dynamic community.
