Austria’s highest mountain, the Hohe Tauern National Park, hot spots like Zell am See-Kaprun, Kals am Großglockner, Uttendorf-Weissee, Heiligenblut and Fusch an der Glocknerstraße form the backdrop of the Grossglockner ULTRA TRAIL (GGUT), which will be held for the ninth time from July 25 to 28, 2024. Mostly on single trails you will cross the Alps twice, over clear mountain creeks and along the 14 glaciers through the beautiful high alpine landscape of the National Park Hohe Tauern. The trails run through 3 federal provinces, 7 valleys and 6 villages, passing 14 glaciers and 300 peaks over 3 ..read more

It’s 8am on Saturday 19th December 2018 and my running buddy had talked me into attending my very first GB Ultras Chester recce. This was my first introduction to ultra running and since then I’ve completed over 50 Ultra runs and races over varying distances. During the past 5 years I still find myself admiring other runners gear and equipment, so let’s see how the Montane Icarus Lite Hooded Jacket gets on.   As a runner I like to vary my terrain types so it’s not uncommon to find my partner and I packing up the campervan to go explore some new routes and terrains. In order to give a good ..read more

Over the weekend, we experienced the world’s best 24-hour runners race against one another in Taipei. The lineup included world record holder Alekandr Sorokin and Camille Heron, alongside decorated British Athletes Sophie Power, Dan Lawson and Robbie Britton.  (All distances are provisional and are yet to be confirmed fully by the IAU)  Top 3 Singular Runners  Male Top Three  1. Aleksandr Sorokin (LTU) 301.790 km 2. Fotios Zisimopoulos (GRE) 292.254 km Support the whole team who put all this together This is premium stuff! Subscribe from ONLY £3.99 for ALL online content ..read more

Kevin Sinfield is a dynamite athlete and rugby coach raising money for a very personal cause. In a personal challenge of seven Ultras in 7 Days, the former rugby player is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which affected teammate and dear friend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019. The fundraiser challenge will see Kevin run 27 miles for seven days, travelling to different parts of the country as “MND is everywhere”, Kevin said. Kevin has completed many challenges to raise funds for MND in honour of Rob Burrow over the years following his diagnosis, including the London ..read more

It’s officially December and only 25 days to go until Christmas. So let us put another spring in your step with a chance to WIN a fantastic headlamp – the new Swift RL – from the pioneers at Petzl. One lucky winner can get their hands on this ultra-powerful headlamp, the perfect kit addition for ultra running! And to top it off we’ll draw the winner just before Christmas to make it an extra special Christmas bonus!   The new SWIFT® RL gives 1100 lumens at a weight of only 100 g and is the ultimate multisport headlamp for outdoor activities. Using updated REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology whi ..read more

The IAU 24-Hour World Championship is now underway, with countries worldwide sending the best of the best to compete against one another.  The event is the pinnacle of competition regarding 24-hour runs, with athletes showing extreme tenacity and determination. Often, the top runners will run over 200km (124m), with some even stretching as far as 270km (168m) in the 24-hour period.  Who is the British Team this year?  Robert Britton – @Ultrabritton Robert ‘Robbie’ Britton is a decorated ultrarunner currently holding the British 24-hour record with 277km (172 miles), which he ach ..read more

Fire up your imagination! We’re excited for Christmas and all the magic it brings. You may need a few handy gift ideas to pass to your loved ones (ahem to make sure you get what you really want of course!) and our Gift Guide attempts to wet your appetite with a variety of superb gifts from £5 to £500. If you need a next level headlamp our sponsors Petzl has an excellent choice in both our Under £100 and Over £100 gift categories. We have awesome options from tech t-shirts, running outerwear, trail shoes, waterproof trousers to beer, gel bundles, books and laces.   “Ultra running demands ..read more

Upon turning 50, Nikki Love wanted to extend her running distances. She had taken on marathons; in 2010, she did seven marathons in seven days. In 2016, the year before she turned 50, she completed the Jungle Ultra in Peru. However, now, she was looking to do something different. “I think it’s just a slippery slope once you start doing these things. I keep asking myself, “Oh, if I can do this, what else can I do?”  Nikki had grown up in Australia, moving to the UK for work; however, she yearned for something she could take on in her own country. She was especially inspired after witnes ..read more

Since 2013, the Threshold Trail Series has consistently welcomed a higher proportion of women than the industry standard. However, female participation across all running distances has declined by 10% since the covid pandemic,* and there is a 24% drop in female participation in Ultras compared to participation in shorter 5km events. Just one third of UK ultrarunners are currently female.  Threshold Sports aspires to reverse this trend and tackle the challenges to female participation in ultra-distance events through initiatives around health, safety, preparation and representation.  ..read more

Ultra running is all about exploring your limits, pushing your boundaries, and defying the odds. It’s an extreme sport that requires both physical endurance and mental stamina. And if you’re one of those adventure junkies who crave for more challenges, then mountain ultra running might just be the next level of thrill that you need. We will dive into the exciting world of mountain ultra running with ThruDark, discuss its unique challenges, and how you can prepare yourself for this incredible journey that lies ahead.   Credit: ThruDark What is mountain ultra running? Mountain ultra runnin ..read more