Video: This Father and Sons Made it a Family Affair on the UTMB

We all know that the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is one of the toughest trail races in the world, tasking runners with the arduous task of circumnavigating the iconic mountain as quickly as possible. It typically isn't a race for beginners, but as you'll see in this video two semi-pro racers who also happen to be brothers, convince their father to join them out on the trail, making this a true family affair. Fun, inspiring, and beautiful, this is a great short film about their adventure.

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