Spartan Conquers the French Alps as Elites and Amateurs Take on the 2025 Ultra World Championship in Morzine

July 7, 2025

Three days. One mountain. Endless suffering. Spartan racers pushed mind and body to the brink.

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Morzine-Avoriaz, France — [7 July 2025]/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2025 Spartan Ultra World Championship and Trifecta Weekend brought raw endurance and next-level grit to the French Alps, as over 10,000 racers from around the globe descended on the majestic French Alps from 4-6 July for a challenge that tested every muscle, every mindset, and every ounce of willpower.

Over three intense days, athletes battled steep technical ascents across multiple distances that peaked with the Ultra World Champions event over a stunning but unforgiving 50K Ultra course packed with 60 brutal obstacles. From first-time Spartans to world-class elites, competitors dug deep across every event – all set against the jagged peaks and punishing trails that make Morzine the crown jewel of the European OCR season.

The Ultra World Championship was the pinnacle moment of the weekend, with the world’s best going head-to-head in a brutal high-altitude showdown. After a fierce battle of endurance, speed, and strategy, the top finishers stood atop the podium:

PODIUM ULTRA – 50K l 60 obstacles

WOMEN

#1: Leslie LEJEUNE – FR – 8:02:15

#2: Andréa BERQUEZ – GB – 8:17:45

#3: Sandi MENCHI ABAHAN – PHI – 8:34:22

MEN

#1: Luca Pescollderungg – ITA 0 6:25:18

#2: Ryan ATKINS – CAN – 6:29:03

#3: Antoine FREYMOND – SUI – 6:35:48

With events including the Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, Hurricane Heats, and Kids Race, Morzine offered something for every type of Spartan and delivered a weekend packed with sweat, suffering, and unforgettable moments. The buzzing event village, roaring crowds, and mountain backdrop created an atmosphere like no other, cementing Morzine as the undisputed home of high-altitude OCR in Europe.

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