The UK trail and ultra-running calendars started with the Devon Coastal Challenge last weekend which saw competitors cover a coastal trail marathon over three days, totalling more than 78 miles
After a successful inaugural event in 2020, ULTRA NORTH returns on Saturday 5 June 2021. The 2021 event will retain all of the best bits which proved a big hit with participants, but with an improved shorter route and a new start & finish in Derwenthaugh Park, just a few minutes from Newcastle in Gateshead
Davy Newell describes The Lap, “This is a beautiful 47-mile, fully signposted event on some of the most stunning and runnable trails in the UK”
We can announce the return of the hugely successful Asics Coast Ultra Xtreme which will see athletes take part in a gruelling 214km, 5-day, ultra-running challenge over the rugged and beautiful Cornish coastline
After the successful 2019 events, Forestry England are opening up entries to their races in the nation’s forests this autumn in their new running series; Forest Runner
Here’s a charity event that’s a walk or a run. The Running Bee Foundation takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough within 12 hours
Craft, famed for their sportswear and shoes, now includes the Craft Elite Run Team. The newly formed world-class outfit will compete all over the world in various long-distance events, focusing primarily on trail races
Peak-District-Challenge.com registrations are open now with total entry fees of £21-71. On 17-18 September 2021, entrants can chose from 5 challenging distances, from our 10km Back Before Dark race, up to an epic 100km Gold Ultra trail distance
In response to the rapid increase in the number of runners who are choosing to increase their competitive running distances the organisers of the Hever Castle Triathlon, the UK’s second largest triathlon event, have created a 50 mile run route that will be an excellent addition to their already busy Festival of Endurance
Both days of the Engadiner Sommerlauf ended smoothly, with many happy faces enjoying the best summer and running weather. The Special Edition 2020 was impressive, with a very dense field of top international athletes.
Leading outdoor footwear retailer, Merrell, has announced that it is the headline sponsor of the Mountain Running Evening at the 40th anniversary of the Kendal Mountain Festival.
Julia Davis and Ry Webb might not have raced multi-day stage races before, but both showed they were more than capable of enduring three glorious days and 80 miles of Cornish coastline as they took victory in the Coast Ultra Xtreme.
Tony Riddle yesterday broke the record for the quickest Three Peaks challenge on foot. To top it all off, Tony scaled the peaks completely barefoot.
The Coast Ultra Xtreme (9th to 13th October 2020) is a new UK 5-day, 220km, ultra-running challenge in Cornwall brought to you by the team at VOTWO and endurance coach, Ryan Sosna-Bowd.
The FKT (Fastest Known Time) concept has grown exponentially and in its wake has left a trail of fallen records. Let’s find out more.
