The start of the 2023 Tor des Geants

Barkley Marathons finisher John Kelly almost quit Tor des Geants amid ‘near total collapse’

A runner at Mammoth Trail Fest in California [Photo credit: Golden Trail World Series]

Follow LIVE: Mammoth Trail Fest hosts penultimate race of Golden Trail World Series

Courtney Dauwalter crosses the line to take victory at the 2023 UTMB

‘My tank was nearing empty’ – Courtney Dauwalter on emerging from ‘pain cave’ to take UTMB title

The scenery near Moab, where the Moab 240 is held

Moab 240: Route, live tracking & how to enter

SCARPA Goldengate Kima RT Trail Running Shoes
Review:

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT

Race Guides

Race information for runners & fans
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RUNNING News

The latest trail running & ultramarathon news
The start of the 2022 UTMB

2024 UTMB World Series schedule: The 39 events

Andy Symonds after winning Wildstrubel by UTMB 2023

UTMB World Series: Symonds and Escobar-Carron take Wildstrubel titles

Remi Bonnet takes victory at the 2023 Pikes Peak Ascent

Pikes Peak Ascent: Remi Bonnet sets course record at Golden Trail World Series race

Sophia Laukli wins the women's race at the 2023 Sierre-Zinal

Follow LIVE: Golden Trail World Series continues with thrilling Pikes Peak Ascent

Damian Hall in action at the 2023 Tor des Geants

‘That may just have been my best ever run’ – Damian Hall on fourth at ‘gruelling’ Tor des Geants

Franco Collé breaks course record, Emma Stuart also victorious at Tor des Géants

2023 UTMB champion Jim Walmsley after winning

“Finally I get to give a gift back:” UTMB champion Jim Walmsley reflects on his 2023 triumph

Muthoni Joyce Njeru (centre) on the Canfranc Canfranc Vertical Uphill race podium.

Muthoni Njeru claims Canfranc-Canfranc double in WMRA Mountain Running World Cup

BaDWATER 135

‘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’

LATEST NEWS

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

‘Smiling tricks the brain’- Ashley Paulson reacts to her record-breaking Badwater 135

Ashley Paulson demolishes own course record at Badwater 135 as she takes overall victory

‘Life doesn’t seem real’ – Youngest ever Badwater 135 entrant Kaylee Frederick

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

RUNNERs

A selection of the top mountain, sky & trail runners
USA
John Kelly

John

Kelly

GBR
Jasmin Paris

Jasmin

Paris

GBR
Damian Hall

Damian

Hall

GBR
Nicky Spinks

Nicky

Spinks

ESP
Killian Jornet

Kílian

Jornet

USA
Courtney Dauwalter

Courtney

Dauwalter

GBR
Jon Albon

Jon

Albon

KEN
Joyce Muthoni Njeru

Joyce Muthoni

Njeru

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

LATEST

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

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

LATEST

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

Ultra running: 10 BRUTAL races which will blow your mind

‘We had an absolute blast’ – Eoin Keith on ‘brilliant’ Barkley experience

Teamwork and ‘treachery’ – Tom Hollins’ experience as a Barkley virgin

Damian Hall Q&A on his epic first experience at Barkley Marathons

"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.
Movie Review

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