Race Preview: The JFK 50 Mile Celebrates 60 Years
This weekend, 1,200 runners – including two Olympians – embark on a 50-mile race in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know.
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IRONMAN’s Big Bet On Trail Running
Why the global triathlon giant opted to go all-in on a niche sport
The Run Rabbit Run 100 Miler Turns 10 This Year
With the biggest purse in ultrarunning and a new team challenge, this Colorado race attracts some of the fastest in the world.
Lessons From Five World Class Masters Mountain Runners
This weekend is the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Ireland. These five runners are more than ready to bring their A-game, no matter the age.
For Emily Schmitz, UTMB CCC 100K is about conquering a new challenge
With Midwest roots and South American training, Schmitz is ready to push her limits.
Hardrock Champ Sabrina Stanley Turns to Tackle UTMB
Anchored by relentless positivity, Sabrina Stanley’s career continues on an upward trajectory.
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?
The Best of UTMB
This is your one-stop shop for all the best coverage on Europe's most highly anticipated ultrarunning event.
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.
Meet the Only Indigenous Ultrarunner To Attempt This Year’s Badwater 135
Rancher and Native lands advocate Eli Neztsosie shares his approach to running through the world’s hottest place with reverence.
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.
Maggie Guterl Brings Her Mental A-Game To Hardrock
Maggie Guterl has earned a reputation as one of the toughest athletes in trail running. This weekend, she'll take on one of the toughest 100-mile races.
Nick and Jamil Coury Are Ready To Tackle Hardrock Together
Nick and Jamil Coury are teaming up to run the “graduate-level” 100-mile course around Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
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.
Tim Tollefson’s Perfectionism Is Paying Off At the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
This Hoka athlete is currently at the top of his game. Here's how Tollefson is approaching the race of his life.
Race Preview: Western States 2022
It's time for Western States! Here’s what you need to know about the biggest event in ultrarunning.
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.
5 Ways To Know if a Stage Race is Right For You
Stage races are different from any other type of ultra. Here's how to tell if running long distances for days in a row is right for you.
15 Years In, The Lake Sonoma 50 Is Keeping It Fresh
One of Northern California’s most competitive ultras turns 15 this year. Here’s what the new RD has planned, and how you can follow the action.
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.
Stream UTMB Live
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What is the UTMB Mont-Blanc All About Anyway?
Your complete guide to the UTMB races
5 Things To Know About This Year’s Leadville 100 Run
Our guide to the Race Across The Sky
In Chamonix, France, The Trail Racing Never Stops (Well, Almost Never)
The Mont Blanc Marathon series started in 1979 with the 23K distance, making the it one of the oldest trail races in the Alps.
It Is Time For The Big Dance aka Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
In our video interviews, see what the top contenders for Saturday's hyper-competitive event have to say about their prospects, training and the meaning of Western States.
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.
Celebrate Pride With Us By Running This Virtual 5K With a Mission
Running to promote mental health and safety of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Partners with Ironman
Trail running grows up, and with it comes an uncertain future.
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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Cloud City Comeback
Trail running helped put Leadville back on the map and on the verge of revitalization.
Last Woman Standing
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Golden Trail Series Wraps Up In Nepal
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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.
Bring Out the Black Loop!
Ragnar Relay is stocking its arsenal with a new experience for their most elite runners.
2019 Transvulcania in Photos
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The New Entry Rules of UTMB, Explained
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Trail Races Continue Making Strides Toward Gender Equality
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Bring Out the Black Loop!
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Reach for the Sky
The final battle for victory in the 2018 Sky Running World Championships and the Golden Trail Series.
Reach for the Sky
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No Finishers
The Barkley Marathons won again. Both 2018 and 2019 saw no finishers and some are starting to wonder if it's become an unbeatable race.
No Finishers
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Need Motivation? Sign Up For a Trail Half Next Month
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The Art of Suffering
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The Art of Suffering
What it takes to survive the infamous 100-mile Barkley Marathons in the unforgiving mountains of Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee. PHOTOS BY HOWIE STERN
The Most Stacked Race for 2019 Is a Race You’ve Never Heard Of
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Running, and Winning, One of the Coldest Races of the Season
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Despite Navigational Error and Recent Crash, Browning and Herron Break Records at Tarawera
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Next Level
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Top Trail Race Bucket List Series – This Week, Escarpment Trail Run
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Top Trail Race Bucket List
8 iconic trail races from 5K to 100 miles that should be on your radar.
Chuckanut 50K
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