Elite and Headline Guest Program
UTHC 2026 Elite and Headline Guest Program
The Ultra-Trail Harricana™ of Canada is proud to present its new Elite and Headline Guest Program for the 2026 edition.
The program is divided into two categories:
1. Elite Program: Free Registration for Athletes Meeting ITRA Criteria
Athletes are automatically eligible and may benefit from free registration for the following three distances only*:
125 km
42 km St-Siméon
30 km Coupe QC
*An elite athlete wishing to participate in another distance than the three listed above will have to pay the registration fee.
Eligibility criteria:
Men: Minimum ITRA score of 725
Women: Minimum ITRA score of 600
Athletes not meeting the ITRA criteria may submit an application explaining their background. These applications may be accepted with a 50% discount on registration fees.
Deadline to submit an application: July 10, 2026
Responses sent no later than: July 15, 2026
Athletes must complete the application form. No reimbursement will be granted for athletes who have not completed the form.
No reimbursement of travel expenses.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE ELITE FORM
2. Headline Program: Visibility and Influence in the Service of UTHC
This category is intended for media, public figures, influencers, or engaged members of the community. Unlike the Elite category, it is not necessary to have a high ITRA score to apply.
Criteria and conditions:
Free registration for the distance of choice.
Applicants must complete a form detailing their commitment to promoting the event through their social media, media, or other platforms.
Possibility to request accommodation support, subject to review by the committee.
Deadline to submit an application: July 10, 2026
Responses sent by: July 15, 2026
No reimbursement of travel expenses.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE HEADLINE FORM
Application Review Process
A committee made up of UTHC organizers and former participants will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:
Reach (social media, community involvement, media visibility)
Athletic performance for elites (ITRA, victories, rankings)
Commitment to promoting UTHC
Common conditions for all participants in both programs:
All participants will be highlighted in UTHC communication tools.
Invited athletes and headline guests must attend the launch press conference (Thursday evening).
A separate form must be completed for each program:
🌲 Join UTHC 2026 and leave your mark on our trails. Good luck to all!
