I enjoy ultras that take me into the heart of beautiful places such as the Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia. I have completed fifty mile events in both these areas, and the exhilaration of competition added to the privilege of experiencing nature at such close quarters is just reward for the efforts of any runner. No snow here over the last few weeks thank goodness, so ample opportunity for me to try out the BAM Long Technical trail running socks.     After the socks dropped through the letter box, the first thing I noticed was the absence of those nasty little plastic ties that hold t ..read more

History was made at the Northern Traverse as winners Dave Phillips and Hannah Rickman battled Storm Kathleen to reign supreme and conquer the 300km race. The Silva Northern Traverse is an incredible adventure that follows the Wainwrights’ coast-to-coast route from St. Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The route is 300 km long and has approximately 6,500m of elevation gain, crossing through three national parks and taking in valleys, moors and mountains. ©NorthernTraverse – No Limits Photography Dave Phillips is no stranger to races of exceptional distance; his previous races include the Arc of Attriti ..read more

Rachid El Morabity wins the Marathon Des Sables for the 10th time, taking victory alongside female athlete Aziza El Amrany, winning on her debut race. The Marathon Des Sables has a reputation for being one of the hardest races in the world. Over 252 km, participants must navigate through the Moroccan desert, encountering dunes, jebels, and a myriad of terrain. The race lasts seven days and includes six stages. During that time, runners must carry a backpack containing all supplies, including the food and camping gear needed for the week. Each stage offers a unique experience traversing extrem ..read more

The third race of the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors will occur on the mythical Mount Fuji in Japan. It is an exciting weekend of the best trail running in the world, and over 3000 runners from 34 different countries will compete over two distances. In 2024, the most prestigious ultra race in the land of the rising sun celebrates its tenth edition and changes its name to Mt.Fuji 100. Inspired by the Japan’s Highest Mountain It was runner Tsuyoshi Kaburaki, a legend in his country, who brought the idea to reality and has set himself the challenge of running all ten Gran Canaria World Trail Maj ..read more

Earlier this week, trail running and ultramarathon giant UTMB announced their second race in the United Kingdom; the popular Arc of Attrition event is joining for the 2025 season.   credit: Mud Crew Organised by MudCrew, the Cornish event will now be known as Arc of Attrition by UTMB, held on 24-26 January 2025. The race organisers, Jane Stephens, Andy Trudgian, and Andrew Ferguson, known as Andy, Jane, and Fergy, will continue to run the race to ensure it’s a success; however, their decision to join forces with UTMB World Series arose from “a shared commitment to delivering an exceptiona ..read more

Sometimes, the weather on race day can betray what a course holds in store for you. This year’s Rose of the Shires was just such an event. The day dawned bright and sunny, with the run’s Brixworth Country Park start looking resplendent. But when you’re racing across 54-miles of road, canal path and field through Northamptonshire’s picturesque, but rain saturated, countryside, things are never going to be as easy as such a welcoming start suggests. It’s fair to say that if 2024 has brought us one thing so far, it’s rain. And wind. And generally the kind of weather you might normally expect ..read more

As an avid ultra runner, my journey into the world of endurance sports began in 2019, with a passion for pushing my physical and mental limits. I’ve always been an active person which has now evolved into a fervent pursuit of ultra distances. I’ve taken on and completed over 14 ultra races since 2020, ranging from the demanding 50-mile distances to the monumental 100-mile life changing challenges. With a dedicated training regimen consisting of 5-6 runs per week and twice-weekly strength sessions, I embrace the exhilarating challenges that the ultra-running world presents, constantly striving ..read more

RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town, South Africa’s premier festival of trail running, is proud to announce adidas TERREX as their official technical sponsor. RMB UTCT hosts its tenth edition in 2024 and looks forward to taking its place as the final event on the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors race calendar, a series of iconic ultra-trail events that is gaining momentum and interest across the globe. Stuart McConnachie, Race Director of RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town, says: “We are very excited to welcome adidas TERREX on board for the RMB UTCT. This partnership is a significant milestone for our event, so ..read more

With its sprawling trails and technical mountains, the United Kingdom has made its name in the ultra running space, producing some top athletes who are recognised throughout the world. Through deep research and hard decisions, we have picked out the Top 10 UK ultrarunners and what they may be expected to achieve soon.   Copyright: ANDY MILTON PHOTOGRAPHY Jasmin Paris  Support the whole team who put all this together This is premium stuff! Subscribe for ONLY 99p for ALL online content! Login if you have purchased Subscribe Get right to the heart of ultra-running featuring interview ..read more

The Trailflys are Inov8’s answer to exceptional trail footwear this summer. Released earlier this year, the Trailfly and Trailfly Speed form part of a radical new 2024 footwear collection that headlines INOV8’s first-ever rebrand.  The new innovative footwear specialises in hard ground trails, following on from the Mudtalon shoe they released for muddier and boggier trails.  I was excited to try this new range, as I had heard many great things about their shoes, having been worn by athletes like Jack Scott, Nicky Spinks, and Damian Hall. My first thought when wearing them was how ..read more