{"id":20712,"date":"2026-08-26T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/?p=20712"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:56:25","slug":"running-with-poles-utmb-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/running-with-poles-utmb-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking About Running with Poles? UTMB Week Is the Perfect Time to Try Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20712\" class=\"elementor elementor-20712\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0134ae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0134ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf20ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecf20ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-20714 not-transparent\" alt=\"Running with Poles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pic-Poles-Zenone-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"9a7499\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9a7499\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b9add e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7b9add\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4e8613 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4e8613\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323388c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"323388c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thinking About Running with Poles? UTMB Week Is the Perfect Time to Try Them<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4329d3c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"4329d3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-2adc81a elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>Agosto 26, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4238004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4238004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you&#8217;re heading to UTMB Week in Chamonix, chances are you&#8217;ll spend some time exploring the famous expo. With dozens of brands showcasing the latest innovations in trail running, it&#8217;s one of the best places in the world to discover new gear.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered whether trail running poles could improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mountain running,<\/a> this is also the perfect opportunity to try them before making a decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abca66b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abca66b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why More Trail Runners Are Using Poles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-120675b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"120675b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A few years ago, poles were mainly associated with the longest mountain ultras.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Today, they&#8217;re becoming increasingly common across a wide range of trail races.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When used correctly, poles can offer several advantages:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Reduce fatigue on long climbs by sharing the effort between your legs and upper body.<\/li><li>Improve stability on steep or technical terrain.<\/li><li>Help maintain a consistent rhythm during long ascents.<\/li><li>Preserve your legs for the later stages of an ultra.<\/li><\/ul><p>Of course, poles aren&#8217;t necessary for every race. On flatter or faster courses, they may add unnecessary weight and complexity. But for <a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/\">mountainous events<\/a> with significant elevation gain, many experienced runners now consider them an essential part of their equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed0a011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed0a011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why More Trail Runners Are Using Poles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99f967 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c99f967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A few years ago, poles were mainly associated with the longest mountain ultras.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Today, they&#8217;re becoming increasingly common across a wide range of trail races.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When used correctly, poles can offer several advantages:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Reduce fatigue on long climbs by sharing the effort between your legs and upper body.<\/li><li>Improve stability on steep or technical terrain.<\/li><li>Help maintain a consistent rhythm during long ascents.<\/li><li>Preserve your legs for the later stages of an ultra.<\/li><\/ul><p>Of course, poles aren&#8217;t necessary for every race. On flatter or faster courses, they may add unnecessary weight and complexity. But for mountainous events with significant elevation gain, many experienced runners now consider them an essential part of their equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-791ce96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"791ce96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why UTMB Week Is the Best Place to Test Trail Running Poles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6ded13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6ded13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Buying poles online can be difficult.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Should you choose carbon or aluminium? Fixed length or foldable? Cork or foam grips? How light is too light?<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">UTMB Week offers a rare opportunity to compare different brands in person, handle the equipment, ask questions and learn from the people who design and use it.<\/p><p>Rather than relying solely on online reviews, you can experience the differences for yourself and find the model that best suits your running style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e13ce67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e13ce67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Meet Zenone at UTMB Week<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54070be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54070be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Among the brands present in Chamonix this year is Zenone, a specialist in lightweight carbon trail running poles.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you&#8217;re curious about incorporating poles into your training or racing, visiting the Zenone stand is a great opportunity to:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Discover their latest range of carbon poles.<\/li><li>Compare different models and features.<\/li><li>Learn how to fold, carry and deploy poles efficiently.<\/li><li>Speak directly with the team about choosing the right poles for your next adventure.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you&#8217;re preparing for your first mountain ultra or looking to upgrade your current equipment, trying the poles in person can make all the difference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23a4fed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23a4fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Runners Benefit Most from Poles?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d2f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67d2f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">While every runner has different preferences, poles are particularly useful for:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>Mountain ultras with long, sustained climbs.<\/li><li>Technical races where extra stability is an advantage.<\/li><li>Multi-day stage races.<\/li><li>Runners aiming to reduce muscular fatigue over long distances.<\/li><\/ul><p>Many elite athletes now rely on poles for major mountain races, but they&#8217;re just as valuable for recreational runners looking to enjoy the mountains more comfortably and efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a59d092 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a59d092\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Still Unsure? Learn More Before You Buy<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df90164 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df90164\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you&#8217;re planning to visit UTMB Week, take the opportunity to test different models and ask questions directly to the manufacturers.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">And if you&#8217;d like to do a little research beforehand, we&#8217;ve created a dedicated guide to the Zenone trail running poles available through our partner. It includes an overview of the different models, their key features and who they&#8217;re best suited for.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\ud83d\udc49 Explore our Zenone trail running poles guide and affiliate page here:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/shop\/\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\">https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/shop\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce07be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cce07be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">See You in Chamonix!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406b97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"406b97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">UTMB Week is much more than a series of races\u2014it&#8217;s the perfect place to discover new equipment, meet the people behind the brands and learn from fellow trail runners.<\/p><p>If trail running poles have been on your &#8220;maybe&#8221; list, this could be the week that helps you decide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-681f7f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"681f7f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a21ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34a21ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Will you be visiting the expo? If you stop by the Zenone stand, let us know what you think of their poles\u2014and whether they've earned a place in your kit for your next trail adventure.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdfe6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1bdfe6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb8c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfb8c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e91a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-saswp-faq-block\" data-id=\"66e91a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"saswp-faq-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\t<li style=\"list-style:none\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-1cd302b\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Are trail running poles useful for mountain races?<\/h3><p><p>Yes. Trail running poles can help reduce fatigue on long climbs, improve stability on steep or technical terrain and help runners maintain a consistent rhythm during long ascents.<\/p>\t<li style=\"list-style:none\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-ab88083\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Are running poles necessary for every trail race?<\/h3><p><p>No. Poles may be less useful on flatter or faster courses, where they can add unnecessary weight and complexity. They are generally more beneficial on mountainous courses with significant elevation gain.<\/p>\t<li style=\"list-style:none\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5796a12\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Why is UTMB Week a good place to test trail running poles?<\/h3><p><p>UTMB Week gives runners the opportunity to compare different brands and models in person, handle the equipment, ask manufacturers questions and find the poles that best suit their running style.<\/p>\t<li style=\"list-style:none\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-cdf7934\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Which runners can benefit most from using poles?<\/h3><p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Poles can be particularly useful for runners taking part in mountain ultras, technical races and multi-day stage races, as well as runners looking to reduce muscular fatigue over long distances.<\/p>\t<li style=\"list-style:none\" class=\"elementor-repeater-item-0947868\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can I test Zenone trail running poles during UTMB Week?<\/h3><p><p>Visitors to the Zenone stand can discover their range of carbon poles, compare different models and features, learn how to carry and deploy them and speak directly with the team about choosing the right poles.<\/p><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281696a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"281696a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dec6bf elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"5dec6bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/lucian\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-Lucian-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Immagine di Lucian\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/lucian\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLucian\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re heading to UTMB Week in Chamonix, chances are you&#8217;ll spend some time exploring the famous expo. 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