Pendle Way in a Day I’d picked Pendle Way in a Day as my February ultra, mainly because it’s a part of Lancashire I’d only been to once before when I did the LDWA 100 miler. I’d only ever been up Pendle Hill in the dark and I was keen to explore the countryside, discover […] The post Pendle Way in a Day Race Report appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Running India: 700km across India In December 2024 Will Robinson completed ‘Running India’ – 700km across India from Chennai to Mangaluru. This took 7 days, 11 hours and 2 minutes, totalling 741km.  Photo Credit: James Poole My role was to organise and prepare the nutrition, support and crew Will across the challenge. As a sports […] The post Running India: 700km across India  appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Win an Instinct X10 Race Vest PLUS an entry to Dig Deep 30 in February’s prize draw! In February’s prize draw we have two fabulous prizes to give away to one lucky winner! The X10 achieves increased storage capacity while remaining ultra-compact, breathable, and with minimal body contact. Its unique design follows one of Instinct’s main goals; […] The post Win an Instinct X10 Race Vest PLUS an entry to Dig Deep 30 appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Standing on the start line for the first time on the Spine, at the foot of the Pennine Way in winter, you can feel the stories already swirling in the freezing air. This isn’t just me being ultra-romantic – how can neck deep snow and ice-filled bogs covered in segments of around 50 miles not […] The post First Time on the Spine appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Running is one of the most basic human activities that anyone with two legs (or appendages) can do. There is nothing more to it than simply deciding to speed a walk up and jump from foot to foot in a forward motion at any time of their choosing. Yet some women aren’t able to run […] The post Running After Dark; The Challenges Women Face appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

WINTER DOWNS 100 “What kind of sicko puts the finish line of a 100 mile race just after Box Hill?!” Asked BBC Radio Host Allison Ferns at a recent interview I had with her I had been looking for a December 100 mile race, so when I saw the Inaugural Winter Downs 100 by Centurion […] The post Winter Downs 100 appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Running the Divide 200: A Test of Strength and Spirit I felt my feet slide out from under me, there was no stopping the movement, I was falling! I grabbed as I fell and managed to get hold of some grassy bushes. I screamed out as I hung over the edge of the cliff, my […] The post Running the Divide 200: A Test of Strength and Spirit appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Win a ticket to Ultra X Spring Trails in our latest prize draw! The Spring Trail Series takes place on the Serpent Trail, a stunning route that weaves through the greensand hills, rivers, woodland, and lowland heath of the South Downs National Park. The Spring Trail Series offers three event distances: 75km, 50km and 25km. […] The post Win a ticket to Ultra X Spring Trails in our latest prize draw! appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

Where’s the endurance of supporting our off-road runners gone? Until 2023, GB Mountain, trail and ultra running teams were fully funded to compete in the World Championships, enabling our top UK athletes to represent the Nation, offering unmissable opportunities to showcase what we do best. Since a drop in sponsorship to UK Athletics, it was […] The post Funding Shake-Up for GB & NI Athletes at World Championships appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more

This was the second serious Ultra I have run, so consider myself a novice ultra runner. Having completed the MIUT 85k earlier this year, I approached the E51 a little calmer and with more confidence. Knowing more what to expect from a mountain ultra allowed me to enjoy the days leading up to the event.  My primary […] The post Eiger Trail by UTMB E51 Race Report appeared first on Run Ultra ..read more