This Epic Ultramarathon Has More Llamas Than Runners
Past meets present as rural farmers play a big role in the Andes Race high in the Peruvian mountains
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The Golden Trail World Series Promised to Revolutionize Trail Running. Is it?
Seven years into the global sub-ultra trail series, our European correspondent provides her on-the-ground analysis from the GTWS Grand Final in Switzerland
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The Fastest Trail Shoes at the 2024 UTMB
More brands are using UTMB-Mont Blanc week to showcase of their latest models, which were put to the test in the UTMB World Series Finals races
UTMB Group Doubles UTMB Mont Blanc Prize Money
The new total annual prize purse for the UTMB Finals and the World Series will be approximately $370,000, with the women’s and men’s UTMB Mont Blanc winners each earning roughly $21,500
What UTMB’s New Anti-Doping Program Means for Clean Sport
The global race organization is strengthening its commitment to clean trail running with a sizable investment this year for in-competition testing, illuminating both the progress toward clean sport—and the structural issues that remain
Broken Arrow Skyrace Kicks Off Top Week in U.S. Trail Running
There are three uber-competitive races, a new 18K race, a bevy of top-tier athletes, and nearly 3,000 total entrants at this action-packed weekend
Your 2023 Javelina Jundred Party Preview
In addition to loaded 100K and 100-mile races, there’s also a 31K night race, costume contests, and a Halloween rave.
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Want to Know What It Takes to Finish at Western States? Just Ask Hellah Sidibe.
Find out what happened when this six-year run streaker and HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador took on an iconic ultramarathon in California's Sierra Nevada
IRONMAN’s Big Bet On Trail Running
Why the global triathlon giant opted to go all-in on a niche sport
Will 2022 Be The Last Big UTMB?
With entry changes on the horizon, this year’s UTMB might be the most competitive ever. Here’s why.
Your Complete Guide To The 2022 Leadville 100
This year's Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva is turning out to be one of the fastest fields ever. Here’s what you need to know about this historic race.
François D’Haene Launches New Community-Focused Ultrarunning Event
One of the world’s most decorated ultrarunners is starting Ultra Spirit, an event that centers community, exploration, and...berry picking?
Is The High Lonesome 100 The Future of Ultrarunning Equity?
The Colorado 100-mile race became so popular it needed a lottery system. Its 50-50 gender split is one of the first of its kind.
The Speedgoat 50K Turns 15 This Year
Here’s what you need to know and who to watch for during this weekend’s festival of trail running at Speedgoat.
Jornet, Dauwalter Headline 2022 Hardrock 100 Showdowns
Hardrock 100: Kilian Jornet is back in Silverton, Colorado, to compete in what many consider the world’s hardest 100-mile trail running race.
RECAP: Western States 2022
The 49th running of the world’s oldest 100-mile race proved one of the most exciting races in years. Here’s what went down.
The Broken Arrow Skyraces Return to Olympic Valley
Broken Arrow is back, and the field is deeper than ever. Here’s what to know about one of the U.S.’s premier mountain running events.
Joe McConaughy, Annie Hughes win second-ever Cocodona 250
The Seattle-based thru-hiker and the reigning Leadville champion dominated the men's and women's fields at the 250-mile race through Arizona.
Here’s Who To Watch For At The Cocodona 250 – And How
The second iteration of the Cocodona 250 will kick off Monday, May 2 in Arizona with a formidable field of athletes.
Race Preview: The Gorge Waterfalls 50K/100K
After five years, one of Oregon’s most stunning races is back.
How Jasmin Paris Conquered the Barkley Marathons “Fun Run”
The runner from the UK became the first woman since 2013 to complete three loops of the infamous Barkley course.
UTMB Continues to Expand with Thailand Series
The UTMB series continues to expand with new opportunities to qualify for the flagship races in France and to explore new places.
Volcanic Eruption Cancels 2021 Transvulcania After 2020 Covid Cancellation
After a non-race year in 2020, La Palma’s volcanic eruption prevented the iconic race's planned 2021 return.
New and familiar faces vie for JFK 50-Mile Titles This Weekend
The 59th edition of this historic race will see a number of road athletes as well as some familiar faces, but few past champions.
China Temporarily Suspends Ultras and Mountain Races to Develop Safety Standards
It should also make race directors around the world — including in the U.S. — pause to double-check their own safety measures and consider creating mandatory gear lists.
2021 Marks The Year Trail Running Gets Its World Championships
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UTMB Is Back!
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Dauwalter Wins U.S. Big’s Backyard Ultra With Record-Setting Effort
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Despite the Wacky Year, Wacker Finds Ways to Stay Fast and Motivated
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Holding Out Hope For U.S. Championships
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TRAIL STOKE: No Trail-Race Plans? Go Virtual
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You Can Still Run Races … In Utah
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The World’s Superbowl of Trail Running Falls to Coronavirus
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Leadville Cancels 2020 Trail Race Series
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Trail Runner VIP Race Partner Program
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NEWS FLASH: Pau Capell smokes UTMB field
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UTMB Results
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What Went Down at the 2019 CCC
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The Winners and Losers 16 Hours into the 2019 UTMB
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Ready for the Big Dance
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Dispatch from UTMB
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Hillary Allen Returns to Europe in Search of Redemption
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UTMB: By the Numbers
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Kilian Crushes Sierre-Zinal, and Turns His Sights to Pikes Peak
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Western Shootout
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The Hardrock 100 Canceled Due to Snow and Avalanche Debris
One of the stellar spots along the Hardrock course. Photo by Megan Janssen.
15 Fall Trail Races Under 15 Miles
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Photo Essay: The Gaoligong China by UTMB
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Phenomenal Female Finishers at the 2018 Western States
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A Slick Finish at the 2018 Tarawera Ultra
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Team U.S.A. Earns Five Medals at World Mountain Running Championships
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Breakouts, Breakdowns and Bib Offerings at the 2017 Western States 100
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5 Crazy Things that Happened at Hardrock
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5 Things That Were Different at Leadville This Year, and One That Stayed the Same
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5 Takeaways from the 2014 UTMB
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2015 U.S. Skyrunner Series Announced
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21 Destination Trail Races for Your 2016 Bucket List
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4 Trail Races for Kids
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7 Things to Watch at the Hardrock 100
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7 Remarkable Things That Happened at the 2015 UTMB
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Decades of Dipsea
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A Fast New World: Showdown at the 2010 Western States
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Chasing Immortality
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Running for Red, White and Blue
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Cobblestones, Cols and Cowbells
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Too Cool
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Gnarly Northeastern Terrain
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Hill Billy Half Marathon: Run Your Pace
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A Monster Miwok 100K
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Leadville or Bust
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Transvulcania Preview
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Jones and Frost Dominate Transvulcania
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Close Competition at the Jemez Mountain Trail Races
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Snow at Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Double Marathon
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The Dipsea is a Race for All Ages
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2012 Mount Washington Preview
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One Big Hill
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No Record Safe at Western States
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Hard Times in the San Juans
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