One may think that ultramarathons are just the latest trendy thing among runners. That Gordy Ainsleigh invented the 100 milers or Dean Karnazes is the first popular ultramarathoner. But running beyond 26.2 miles is not something of the 21st century. As early as the 1920s the first endurance runners gathered together to compete against each … Read more
As trail running is slowly getting more mature as a sport in its whole, performances of runners on competitions all over the world are getting better and better. To sneak into a top spot at the most popular races is becoming something you really have to sweat out. And the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is not … Read more
Before breaking the record in running the across the US – actually, his partner Marshall Urich was who finally made it to the end -, adventurer Charlie Engle embarked in another amazing challenge: running across the Sahara desert to raise awareness of the need for clean water supplies in Africa. The three runners – Charlie … Read more
What: 50K trail raceDistance: , UltramarathonWhere: Albion, Indiana, USAWhen: 12/17/2011Website: http://VeepRaces.com One of North America’s largest ultramarathons. Also includes a 3-person 50K Relay and a One Loop Run (10 Mile). There are discounted fees for 19 and under relay entrants. A new venue for 2011! The Chain O’ Lakes State Park trails are easy enough … Read more
Defi de l’Oisans, ultra marathon in Oisans wilds of the French Alps 200km 12000m total climb 6 days 8 stages, mountain running at over 8,500 ft in altitude 5′03” length, added on January 29, 2008 by thinaway
Congratulation goes David Manthey (race Director) and all of his volunteers and sponsors for putting on a great inaugural Bear Chase Trail Race! The race ran through Bear Creek Lake State Park in Lakewood, Colorado. There were four different trail race distances that runners could choose from: 50 Mile, 50k, Half Marathon, and the Baby … Read more
Dec 4, 2020Blood Rock 100 and 50100M, 50M trail run Dec 5, 2020The Final Nutcracker Trail Run25K, 10K, 5K trail run Dec 5, 2020Arctic Frog Endurance Run50M, 50K, 25K, 15K trail run Dec 5, 2020Barnesville Park/Rotary Lake 5K Trail Walk/Run5K trail run | kids run Dec 5, 2020Beat The Bumble 10K10K trail run Dec 5, … Read more
What: 98K Alps RunDistance: , UltramarathonWhere: Courmayeur, , ItalyWhen: 08/28/2009Website: http://www.ultratrailmb.com/page.php?page=CCCpresentation Seven valleys, 71 glaciers, 400 summits… The Mont Blanc range is fascinating.Doing the Tour du Mont Blanc, allows one to discover an incomparable universe, the impressive and magical high mountains; it is sharing the eternal dream of the pioneers, crossing the magical gardens of … Read more