Brownlee Fitness Training Plans
Henriette Albon reaches the finish line at the 2023 MaXi Race

Henriette Albon ‘very pleased’ with comeback race after ‘long winter’ following diagnosis

Candice Burt on her way to running 200 ultramarathons in 200 days

‘Physically I feel great’ – Candice Burt tapering off after 200 ultras in 200 days

Record-breaking Meek and Parrish claim Cape Wrath Ultra titles

Comrades Marathon

Comrades Marathon: 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

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia

Barkley Marathons

Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

4x4x48 Challenge

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

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

ESP
Killian Jornet

Kílian

Jornet

USA
Courtney Dauwalter

Courtney

Dauwalter

GBR
Jon Albon

Jon

Albon

KEN
Joyce Muthoni Mjeru

Joyce Muthoni

Njeru

UTMB World SERIES

Perrillat, Bouisse claim Ultra titles at Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

‘Bit of a blur’ – Ryan Sandes on ‘epic’ comeback win at Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB

RACE GUIDES

Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Mountain Ultra-Trail by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Valhöll Argentina by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

Transvulcania by UTMB: Route, live tracking & how to enter

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

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

LATEST

‘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

‘I do think a woman can finish’ – Jasmin Paris hopes Barkley effort inspired others

Lucky walnut shells, Brer Rabbit and more – what the Barkley Marathons finishers said

"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

RUN247 - Global trail running news, events & advice

The global home of the off-road running news and participation advice. RUN247 provides news coverage from the iconic sky, mountain & trail running events from around the world and stories about amazing athletes that epitomise what is great about this sport. Additionally, we offer a range of off-road running tips and advice for runners of all ages and experience including running shoe and other gear reviews, training advice, nutrition & health recommendations and much more.