John Kelly and Damian Hall to go head-to-head in 2024 Spine Race

Tom Evans training for Transgranaria

Tom Evans pulls out of Ultra Trail Cape Town after being mugged at knifepoint on training run

‘I’m so proud’: Julia Davis on her first 100km race at Kullamannen by UTMB

UTMB World Series heads to China with Ultra-Trail Mount Yun debut

SCARPA Goldengate Kima RT Trail Running Shoes
Review:

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT

John Kelly and Damian Hall to go head-to-head in 2024 Spine Race

Tom Evans training for Transgranaria

Tom Evans pulls out of Ultra Trail Cape Town after being mugged at knifepoint on training run

‘I’m so proud’: Julia Davis on her first 100km race at Kullamannen by UTMB

What is compression sportswear? Could boost your training and recovery

Compression sportswear being used for recovery post-exercise.

Running recovery: Four ways to recover faster from your long run

Race Guides

Race information for runners & fans
7-9 Dec 2023
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
8-10 Dec 2023
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB
14-21 Jan 2024
Winter Spine
26 Jan 2024
The Arc of Attrition

RUNNING News

The latest trail running & ultramarathon news
Pro triathlete Laura Siddall wearing SKINS compression sleepwear

How to improve sleep for endurance sport performance

What is compression sportswear? Could boost your training and recovery

SKINS compression sportswear can help to inhibit the onset of fatigue in endurance sports such as trail running

Compression sportswear benefits for training and racing

Compression sportswear being used for recovery post-exercise.

Running recovery: Four ways to recover faster from your long run

Spinks, Roberts claim 2023 Montane Cheviot Goat successes

John Kelly and Damian Hall to go head-to-head in 2024 Spine Race

Three runners mugged at gunpoint during Ultra Trail Cape Town

Tom Evans training for Transgranaria

Tom Evans pulls out of Ultra Trail Cape Town after being mugged at knifepoint on training run

COMPRESSION IN PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

What is compression sportswear? Could boost your training and recovery

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall wearing SKINS compression sleepwear

How to improve sleep for endurance sport performance

SKINS compression sportswear can help to inhibit the onset of fatigue in endurance sports such as trail running

Compression sportswear benefits for training and racing

Compression sportswear being used for recovery post-exercise.

Running recovery: Four ways to recover faster from your long run

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‘Unfinished business’ – Sonia Ahuja eyes Badwater course record after inspiring Indian runners with 2023 podium

‘People thought I was crazy’ – Why Sonia Ahuja ran three 100-mile races in three months to reach Badwater 135

Simen Holvik hails Badwater win as ‘biggest accomplishment of my sports career’

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Harvey Lewis ‘a zombie’ after Badwater 135 podium and Backyard Ultra

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Youngest entrant ever, 26 nationalities and a casino dealer: A breakdown of the 2023 Badwater 135 field

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RUNNERs

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Nicky Spinks

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ESP
Killian Jornet

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USA
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Marathon des sables

‘The desert sucked the life out of me’ – David Kilgore on Marathon des Sables DNF

Marathon des Sables: Rachid El Morabity says withdrawal was ‘form of protest’ against ‘injustice’

Marathon des Sables 2023: Follow live as Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache claim wins

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Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache claim Marathon des Sables titles

El Morabity and Nakache extend winning leads on stage five of the Marathon des Sables

Rachid El Morabity pulls out after “unfair” Marathon des Sables penalty

Ragna Debats’ dream over as Mohamed El Morabity holds firm on stage four

Mohamed El Morabity, Ragna Debats lead after stage three of Marathon des Sables

SHoe Reviews

Independently tested reviews of the best trail running shoes...and the occasional road shoe
SCARPA Goldengate Kima RT Trail Running Shoes

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT

8.9

Inov-8 Trailfly G70 Running Shoe Review

Inov-8 Trailfly G270 V2

7.3

Hoka Mach 5

8.0

Scott Supertrac RC2 Trail Running Shoe Review

Scott Supertrac RC 2

8.2

Barkley Marathons

John Kelly and Damian Hall to go head-to-head in 2024 Spine Race

‘There has never been a race director like Lazarus Lake’: Harvey Lewis on the Barkley Marathons creator

Harvey Lewis wins Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra

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Barkley Marathons: UTMB great Kilian Jornet on the intriguing prospect of Frozen Head

Barkley Marathons finisher Karel Sabbe crosses California in record 29 days during FKT attempt

Marathon des Sables: The route conundrum also posed by the Barkley Marathons

Barkley Marathons finisher Karel Sabbe on Marathon des Sables ‘training session’

Ultra running: 10 BRUTAL races which will blow your mind

"The Race That Eats Its Young"

If you've never come across the madness of the Barkley Marathons this documentary is a great place to start.
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