Bright, exposed, and unrelenting. High-altitude ridges offer no shelter from direct sunlight, demanding maximum glare protection and optical precision.
RUDY PROJECT x UTMB WORLD SERIESRudy Project is the Official Eyewear of the UTMB World Series.
A new vision for trail running
Rudy Project becomes the Official Eyewear of the UTMB World Series — the most iconic global circuit dedicated to trail running. This partnership unites performance eyewear, outdoor innovation, and a shared passion for endurance, mountains, and exploration.
From exposed alpine ridges to shadowed forest trails, UTMB World Series represents the ultimate proving ground where clarity, protection, and focus aren't optional — they're essential. Rudy Project brings its decades of optical engineering directly to the world's most demanding terrain.
Together, these two icons of outdoor performance share a belief: that the right gear doesn't just support performance — it elevates it.
Ridgelines
Forests
Sudden shadows and reduced contrast challenge depth perception. Lenses must adapt instantly as runners move from open skies into dense canopy.
Technical Trails
Fast decisions on complex terrain. Rocky descents require split-second reactions and the visual clarity to read every obstacle before it arrives.
On the Trail, Light is Never the Same
Sunlight, forest cover, and sudden terrain transitions constantly reshape the way runners perceive the trail ahead. Every step moves through a different luminous reality — from the glare of open ridges to the deep shadow of wooded descents.
Seeing clearly is not just about comfort. It means reacting faster, maintaining focus, and navigating the terrain with absolute confidence. When vision falters, performance suffers. When vision is sharp, the trail opens up.
ImpactX Laser Purple HDR lenses and ImpactX Red HDR represent a breakthrough in trail running optics — photochromic technology engineered to adapt in real time to shifting environments, while actively enhancing contrast in the shadowed terrain where most runners struggle most.
When trail running moves into open alpine terrain, light conditions can become intense and highly reflective. Rudy Project RP Optics Multilaser lenses provide exceptional visual comfort in bright environments, ideal for exposed ridgelines, high-altitude trails, and long efforts under strong sunlight.
Where to Discover the Rudy Project UTMB World Series Collection in 2026
Explore the 2026 UTMB World Series calendar to find events where you can experience the Rudy Project UTMB World Series collection firsthand. From the rugged peaks of Europe to the diverse trails of the Americas and Oceania, our performance eyewear will be on display, ready to tackle any challenge.
UTMB® WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE
Events Featuring the Rudy Project x UTMB World Series collection
1. Arc of Attrition by UTMB® - United Kingdom - January
2. Tarawera™ Ultramarathon by UTMB® - New Zealand - February
3. Chianti Ultra-Trail by UTMB® - Italy - March
4. Desert Rats Festival by UTMB® - USA - April
5. Istria 100 by UTMB® - Croatia - April
6. Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB® - USA - April
7. Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB® - France - April
8. HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB® - Australia - May
9. Trail Alsace by UTMB® - France - May
10. Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB® - United Kingdom - May
11. Rothrock by UTMB® - USA - May
12. Mozart 100 by UTMB® - Austria - May
13. Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB® - South Africa - May
14. Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB® - Andorra - June
15. Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB® - France - June
16. Salomon Zugspitz-Ultratrail by UTMB® - Germany - June
17. La Sportiva™ Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB® - Italy - June
18. HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB® [MAJORS EMEA] - Spain - July
19. Trail Verbier Saint Bernard by UTMB® - Switzerland - July
20. Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB® - Switzerland - July
21. Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB® - Italy - July
22. Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® - USA - July
23. Kat100 by UTMB® - Austria - August
24. Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB® - Canada - August
25. HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc [FINALS] - France - August
26. Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB® - Canada - August
27. Wildstrubel by UTMB® - Switzerland - September
28. Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB® - Malaysia - September
29. Snowbasin by UTMB® - USA - September
30. Grindstone by UTMB® - USA - September
31. Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB® - France - September
32. HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB® [MAJORS US] - USA - October
33. Kullamannen by UTMB® - Sweden - October
34. Puglia by UTMB® - Italy - November
35. HOKA Pacific Trails California by UTMB® - USA - November
36. Translantau by UTMB® - Hong Kong - November
37. Ultra-Trail Kosciusko by UTMB® - Australia - November
