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Scout Adkin wins WMRA World Cup title 2024 Photo credit: Marco Gulberti for WMRA

British phenom Adkin claims first WMRA overall crown as Kipngeno retains men’s title

Russ Cook completes his epic run across the entire length of Africa [Photo credit: The Snapshot People Ltd]

‘I ran the length of Africa – what’s next?’ ‘Hardest Geezer’ announces 2025 project

Courtney Dauwalter Nice Cote Azur 2024

Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2024: Dauwalter wins AGAIN – and second OVERALL

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How to prevent blisters while running

Laura O'Driscoll at Cape Wrath

Ultra marathon gear: expert kit tips for winter ultras

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The latest trail running & ultramarathon news
Scout Adkin wins WMRA World Cup title 2024 Photo credit: Marco Gulberti for WMRA

British phenom Adkin claims first WMRA overall crown as Kipngeno retains men’s title

Kipngeno and Njeru win credit Jonathan Wyatt

Lombardy plays host to WMRA World Cup finale as star Kenyan duo seek more glory

Russ Cook completes his epic run across the entire length of Africa [Photo credit: The Snapshot People Ltd]

‘I ran the length of Africa – what’s next?’ ‘Hardest Geezer’ announces 2025 project

Courtney Dauwalter Nice Cote Azur 2024

Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2024: Dauwalter wins AGAIN – and second OVERALL

Courtney Dauwalter after winning UTMB 2023.

WATCH AGAIN as the great Courtney Dauwalter triumphs at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB

2 Valleys winners Arron Larkin and Emilia Platt [Photo credit: 13 Valleys Ultra]

Youngster Emilia Platt bags 13 Valleys Ultra success for trailblazing Alpine Run Project

Alpine Run Project 13 Valleys Ultra recce 3

How the career criminal jailed for life is MOVING MOUNTAINS to get kids into trail running

Appalachian Trail signpost

The GREATEST ever FKT? Tara Dower smashes Appalachian Trail record to worldwide acclaim

utmb WorlD series

26 Aug-1 Sep 2024

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Courtney Dauwalter Nice Cote Azur 2024

Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 2024: Dauwalter wins AGAIN – and second OVERALL

Courtney Dauwalter after winning UTMB 2023.

WATCH AGAIN as the great Courtney Dauwalter triumphs at Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 50K winner Tom Evans

Tom Evans reveals what went wrong at UTMB: “To win a race like that, the stars have got to align”

Aussie ultrarunning star Lucy Bartholomew bids for the ULTIMATE endurance double this weekend

“We’re back now baby!” Hayden Hawks on battling back from serious injury

South African star Toni McCann in two minds on UTMB – CCC – OCC hat-trick bid

UTMB 2024: Lovely tribute from GOAT Courtney Dauwalter to record-breaker Katie Schide

UTMB 2024 women’s results: Katie Schide rewrites record books and completes famous double

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Race Guides

Race information for runners & fans
11-16 Oct 2024
Moab 240
1-2 Nov 2024
Kullamannen by UTMB
7-9 Nov 2024
Puerto Vallarta México by UTMB
28-30 Nov 2024
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
6-8 Dec 2024
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB
12 Jan 2025
Winter Spine
15-16 Feb 2025
Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB
2-12 Mar 2025
Lapland Arctic Ultra
5-9 Apr 2025
Northern Traverse
4-14 Apr 2025
Marathon Des Sables

Barkley Marathons

26 Aug-1 Sep 2024

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John Kelly day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

“If I could trade one of my Barkley Marathons finishes for a Tor podium, I would’ – John Kelly after TOR330 DNF

Lazarus Lake day 2 Barkley Marathons 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Barkley Marathons guru Laz Lake says “people who quit” shouldn’t be declared winners after Olympics gold medal controversy

Jasmin Paris climbing Barkley Marathons loop three 2023 photo credit: Davidmillerphotography_ on Instagram

Jasmin Paris’ Barkley Marathons race top raises over £5,000 for charity

‘Life is like a journey run’ – Barkleys guru Laz Lake reflects on what really matters after #Lazcon

“A fitting end” – Barkley Marathons genius Laz Lake’s epic #Lazcon trek reaches conclusion

Jasmin Paris, ultrarunning sensation and Barkley Marathons history maker, awarded MBE

Barkley Marathons star John Kelly wins Old Dominion 100-miler: ‘Not too shabby for a slow multi-day guy’

Laz Lake’s trek across America back on track after ultra community rallies round Barkley Marathons genius

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How to improve sleep for endurance sport performance

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

Western States

28-29 Jun 2025

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Katie Schide winning the 2022 UTMB

‘Back for another lap’ – Katie Schide confirms she will bid for second UTMB victory

Courtney Dauwalter crosses the finish line Mt Fuji 100 Photo credit: Fuji Hakone Izu Trail Support - Gran Canaria World Trail Majors

‘Exploding what everyone thought possible’ – Dauwalter and Schide are opening ‘the floodgates’

Jim Walmsley UTMB 2023

Walmsley, Farvard and Hawks class acts on and off the trails after Western States

‘Nothing new on race day’ – Western States star Katie Schide on why she didn’t run with a pacer

Western States 100-mile Endurance Run women’s results: Schide just spectacular

Western States 100-mile Endurance Run men’s results: Another Walmsley masterclass for win number four

WATCH AGAIN: Western States 100-mile Endurance Run 2024: Walmsley and Schide a class apart

Walmsley and Schide favourites as Western States line-ups are finalised

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RUNNERs

A selection of the top mountain, sky & trail runners
USA
Courtney Dauwalter

Courtney

Dauwalter

ESP
Killian Jornet

Kílian

Jornet

KEN
Joyce Muthoni Njeru

Joyce Muthoni

Njeru

KEN
Patrick Kipngeno

Patrick

Kipngeno

GBR
Jasmin Paris

Jasmin

Paris

USA
Jim Walmsley

Jim

Walmsley

USA
Camille Herron

Camille

Herron

USA
John Kelly

John

Kelly

GBR
Nicky Spinks

Nicky

Spinks

GBR
Jon Albon

Jon

Albon

THE WINTER SPINE

12 Jan 2025

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British ultrarunner James Nobles photo credit Team Montane

James Nobles on juggling family life with training – and cutting down on tangfastics!

Ultrarunner James Nobles [Photo credit: Team Montane]

‘Unfinished business’: James Nobles already focussed on Montane Winter Spine return

Jack Scott 2023 Spine Race

Spine Race record holder Jack Scott reveals INSANE treadmill workout during build up to race

Jack Scott reveals how he trained to destroy the Winter Spine Race record

‘Mind boggling’ – John Kelly hails Jack Scott’s ‘near perfect’ Spine Race display

Lucy Gossage raises thousands for cancer charity after Montane Winter Spine Race podium finish

Damian Hall pays tribute to Jack Scott after historic battle at Montane Winter Spine Race

Claire Bannwarth SHOCKED by personal best after defending Winter Spine Race title

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RUNNING 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

Marathon de sables

26 Aug-1 Sep 2024

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Rachid El Morabity wins 2024 Marathon des Sables

Marathon des Sables 2024 results: Rachid El Morabity equals record as Aziza El Amrany wins women’s title

Aziza El Amrany Marathon des Sables 2024

Marathon des Sables 2024: How the ‘toughest foot race on earth’ unfolded stage by stage

Mohamed El Morabity Marathon des Sables 2024

Marathon des Sables 2024 stage five: Drama as Mohamed El Morabity limps over finish line

Marathon des Sables 2024 stage four: Rachid bounces back and a scare for Aziza El Amrany

Marathon des Sables 2024 stage three: Mohamed El Morabity makes decisive move

Marathon des Sables 2024 stage two: Calm ahead of the ‘storm’ on Tuesday

Marathon des Sables 2024 stage one: Moroccan stars dominate

Marathon des Sables 2024: Route, live tracking & how to enter

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