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Aug 17 to 31, 2008

Madagarun, Tulear, Madagascar
Tulear, Madagascar 8:00am
Multiday race of 130 miles in 7 stages ranging from 13 to 28 miles in mountains (Isalo and Andringitra massifs) in the centre of Madagascar. Fee-pre:$1950. Fee-post:$ 1980 after April 15
Return flights from London, food, accommodation and transfers. Annual: 2nd. Magali Bouley
Email: Magalibouley@gmail.com Web:http://www.raids-aventure.com
Fri, Aug 29, 2008
The North Face Ultra Trail tour du Mont Blanc
Chamonix, France 6:30 a.m.
Course de pleine nature empruntant en grande partie le sentier international de Grande Randonne du Tour du Mont-Blanc (GR TMB)
Time limit: 46. Fee:$140
T-shirts, finisher's awards, pre and post-race dinners. Annual: 6th
Catherine POLETTI, info@autmb.com, 0033 4 50 53 47 51
Email: info@autmb.com. Web: http://www.ultratrailmb.com
Fri, Aug 29, 2008
The North Face Ultra Trail Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix
Chamonix, France 11:30 a.m.
Course de pleine nature empruntant en grande partie le sentier international de Grande Randonne du Tour du Mont-Blanc (GR TMB). Time limit: 24. Fee-pre:$95
T-shirts, finisher's awards, post-race dinners. Annual: 3rd
Catherine POLETTI,info@autmb.com, 0033 4 50 53 47 51
Email: info@autmb.com. Web: http://www.ultratrailmb.com
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
12h National Championship Hungary
Cskvr, Hungary 7:00 a.m.
1020,4 m flat course, asphalt, IAU Bronze medal, chip timing
Time limit (hours): 12. Fee-pre: $30 Fee-post: $50 after Jun 1
T-shirt, finisher's certificate, paste-party, masseur, doctor. Anniversary: 2nd
Szabolcs Szalai, 8200 Veszprm, Egyetem str. 14., +36203507108
Email: info@futohetvege.hu Web: http://www.futohetvege.hu
Sun, Aug 31, 2008
La Grande Traverse des Alpes
Thonon-les-Bains, France 7:00am
14-day stage race on trails from Lac Leman to the Mediterranean Sea; typical stage is 45 km/2800 m elevation gain; 650 km total distance; entry deadline 7/30/08
Fee-pre: 1300 Euros. Lodging, meals, baggage transport, course maps, one aid station per stage.
Philippe Delachena, l3 chemin de la Reclusiere, 38200 Vienne, France, +33 6 19 60 93 09
Email: postmaster@couriretdecouvrir.fr Web: http://www.couriretdecouvrir.com

Sun, Sep 14, 2008
Trail Cote d'Opale en Pas-de-Calais
France, Wimille 9:15 a.m
Three races: 10km (10 euros), 31km (25euros),53km (30euros). In nature (beach, cliffs, asphalt in the NordPasdeCalais. Part ot the French championship 1st edition. Time limit (hours): 8:30. T-shirts, French Champion of Trail 2008 at end of the championship(8races), cups. Anniversary: 2nd
Viandier Franck, (w)0321874871, (f) 0321874872, (mobile) 0685677424
Email: franck@tendao.net Web: http://www.trailpasdecalais.com
Wed, Sep 24, 2008
1000 Dunes Marathon (330Km in 7 days)
Purni Bore, Simpson Desert, Australia, Dawn
This is a 7-day stage race across the Simpson Desert -- one of the remotest places on earth. It is organised on the same principle as the Marathon des Sables.
Time limit (hours): 7 days Field limit: None. Fee-pre: 3,440E. Fee-post: 3,600E after May 1
Finisher's T-shirt, Award, and post-race dinner. For other details see website. Annual: 1st
Serge Girard, GSI Communication, BP14, 76110 Breaute, France, 33-2-35-29-15-69(f)
Email: sergegirard@wanadoo.fr Web: https://www.sergegirard.com/1000_dunes/index.en.html
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Hardmoors110
Helmsley, UK 5:00 p.m.
110 of undulating, mixed terrain over moorland and through small villages. Mud, rock, stone, moor, tarmack. Time limit (hours): 36 Field limit: 150 Fee:$60
T-shirt, Buff, goodie bag, winners prizes tbc, post race ceremony, refreshments. Anniversary: 1st annual
Martin Hall, martin2hall@yahoo.co.uk, 07527183721
Email: hardmoors110@gmail.com Web: http://www.hardmoors110.co.uk
Sat, Oct 4, 2008
Sri Chinmoy 24 hour Festival of Running. Incorporating the National Championship 24 Hr Race, 12 Hr & 6 Hr Events
Adelaide, South Australia 9.00am (24 & 12 hr; 1pm 6hr)
Santos Stadium at 145 Railway Terrace, Mile End is a picturesque stadium with a certified floodlit track. Trackside camping is available with great facilities. Time limit (hours): 24. Field limit: open
Fee-pre: $24hr $15012 hr $80 6hr$65. Fee-post: $24hr$170 12hr$100 6hr$85 after Sept 26. Pre-race Pasta party, Running Tshirt, Finisher's Medallions, Perpetual Trophy
Kylie Williams, 1/4 Sarah St, Marleston, S.A. 5033, (mob) 0415 334 892
Email: kylie_williams@goldenboat.net Web: http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/au
Sun, Oct 5 , 2008
London to Brighton
Brighton, UK 7.00a.m.
The London to Brighton Run is a 56 mile (90 kilometre) ultra running event from the River Thames at Greenwich to the coastal city of Brighton. Fee $113.00. Medals, prizes.
Aniversary: 1st Liz Fulford, 124 Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ND, UK, +44 127 322 0806 (w) Email: liz@extremerunning.org Web: http://www.extremerunning.org
Sat, Oct 5, 2008
ULTRA Q50 FINCA LAS NUBES - Coffee Fields
Matagalpa Nicaragua 6:00 AM
Hilly course, trails, mountains, coffee fields, 50 miles you will not forget! Entries open April 2008 - Limited entries. Time limit (hours):12. T-shirts, Finisher Medal, Pre race lunch. Annual: 2nd
Cesar Torres, 618 Aspinwall Rd. Winslow AZ, 520 820 0598
Email: info@q50races.com Web:http://www.q50races.com
Oct 7-16, 2008
Jungle Marathon
Santarem, Brazil 8:00a.m.
Stage race through the Amazon jungle. Self sufficiency six stage event on jungle tracks, trails and roads. Fee:$ 3000
T-shirt, finisher medallion, post race party, some transfers, water. Annual: 4th
Jay Batchen, PO Box 921, Victor, ID 83455 USA, 208.787.2077
Email: info@dreamchaserevents.com Web: http://www.dreamchaserevents.com

8-12 Oct, 2008
Cape Odyssey 202K
Hermanus, South Africa 10:30 a.m.
202km over 5days, two person team event, fully supported, terrain varied. Tented race village, catering, T-shirts, kit bag, finisher's awards. Annual: 2nd
Michael Flinn, michael@grandstandmanagement.com, +27 21 426 4373
Email: info@cape-odyssey.com Web: http://www.cape-odyssey.com
Thu, Oct 9, 2008
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
Augrabies, South Africa
7-day, 250km self-sufficiency run through the Kalahari Desert
Field limit: 200 Fee:$ZAR16400(approx USD2500) T-Shirt, Trophy Anniversary: 9
Nadia Arndt, nadia@extrememarathons.com, +27 (0)83 309 7755
Email: nadia@extrememarathons.com Web: www.extrememarathons.com
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Trans-Australia Footrace
Perth-Melbourne, Australia. Dawn
3500Km in 51 days. Ave 68Km per day, no days off! Perth, Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Melbourne
Time limit (hours): 51 days. Field limit: none. Fee-pre: $3,950 E. Fee-post: $4,300E after Jun 1
For details see website. Annual: 1st
Serge Girard, GSI Communication, BP14, 76110 Breaute, France, 33-2-35-29-15-69(f)
Email: sergegirard@wanadoo.fr Web: https://www.sergegirard.com/trans-australia_foot_race/index.en.html
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
4 Deserts: Sahara Race (Egypt) 2008
Cairo, Egypt 9:00 am
A seven-day, 250 kilometer footrace across the Sahara Desert of Egypt. Technical jacket or t-shirt, Pewter Medal, Awards Banquet. 15th annual. Alex M. Cooper. Email: info@racingtheplanet.com. Web: http://www.4deserts.com/sahararace
Sat, Nov 1, 2008
Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race
Darjeeling, India
Daily stages of 24, 20, 26, 13 and 17 miles mostly on trails. View Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse and mountains in five countries. All food, lodging, aid station, transportation provided from 01-08 November.
C.S.Pandey, Himalayan Run & Trek Pvt. Ltd. T-5, Manish Chamber, Plot No. 6, Block-B,
Mayur Vihar Phase - 2, Delhi - 110091, INDIA
Email: hrtpl@del2.vsnl.net.in or cspandey@vsnl.com Web: www.himalayan.com
Sat, Nov 8, 2008
The Great North Walk 100s
Teralba, NSW, Australia 6:00am
T-Shirts, finisher's awards. Annual: 4th. Dave Byrnes
Email: dave@davebyrnes.com.au Web:http://www.terrigaltrotters.com.au/GNW100s_Home_Page.htm
Sat, Dec 7, 2008
Q50 PATAGONIA ULTRA
Northern Patagonia, Argentina 8:00 a.m.
Mountain trails, Dirt roads, Hilly course, lakes. 50 Miles Solo & 2x25Miles Relay.
Time limit (hours): 14. Fee: $70
Running T-shirt, Finisher medal, post race Argentinian Barbacue! Anniversary: 3rd
Cesar Torres, 1309 Main St Apt 1806 Dallas, TX 75202, 520 820 0598 (cellphone)
Email: info@q50races.com Web: http://www.q50races.com

Sat, Dec 13, 2008
Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua 100k
Moyogalpa, Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua 4:00 a.m.
Rough and narrow dirt roads, gnarly straight-up singletrack. jungle, white sand beach, ascent and descent of both volcanoes- Aid Stations, Marked Course
Time limit: (hours) 30. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $donation. Fee-post: $donation after Sept 1st. Patagonia Tech T-Pre Race Dinner, Awards ceremony, Locally crafted trophies. Annual: 1st
Josue Stephens, P.O. Box 203 Marble Falls TX 78654, 512-961-6098 (w)
Email: fuegoyagua100@mac.com
Web: http://fuegoyagua100.com
Fri, Dec 19, 2008
Patagonia Running Adventure
Patagonia 7:00 a.m
This event includes 166 miles in three National Parks in Patagonia - Torres del Paine, Parque los Glaciares and Tierra del Fuego. T-shirts and All-Inclusive arrangements in Patagonia. Anniversary: 9th. Devy Reinstein, 1323 12th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-395-5265
Email: info@andesadventures.com. Web: http://www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm

Sun, Jan 18, 2009
Trail Blanch
Font-Romeu, France 7.30 a.m.
Foot race in a natural snow-covered environmenth with 3 itineraries : 13km (8.1 miles) , 24km (14.9 miles) and 51km (31.7 miles). Annual: 5th
Magali Bouley, 00447776191086
Email: magalibouley@gmail.com
Web: http://www.trailblanch-fontromeu.org

Jan 31, 2009
The Costal Challenge
San Jose, Costa Rica
Mix of gravel road, fire-road, single track and mountain trails. Time limit (hours): 144. Field limit: 125
Fee pre: $1950. Fee post: $2200 after Nov 1
Shirt, meals, ground transportation, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Anniversary: 5th
Tim Holstrom, 30 Louis Street, Trumbull, CT 06611, 203-353-1608 (w)
Email: info@thecoastalchallenge.com Web: http://www.thecoastalchallenge.com

6, 7, 8 Feb, 2009
Columbia Cruce De Los Andes 2009
Patagonia
100k trail running race in 3 stages with campsites. Teams of 2. The objective is to cross the Andes and unite Argentina and Chile. Fee: $600. Official race t-shirt, money award prizes, mealsin campsites, fleece. Anniversary: 8th
Maria, 00541147801010
Email: maria@clubdecorredores.com Web: http://www.clubdecorredores.com

Sat, 22 Feb, 2009
RAW Africa
Namibia, Africa
250km, 5 days, 5 stages, 100 competitors, the ultimate african adventure through the Namib Desert over the highest sand dunes in the world. Fee: $ 930.00. Tshirt, finisher's medal, pre & post event race dinners, accomodation, H20, med
Kirsty Slater, 102 Colosseum, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa 7441, 27 21 551 7785
Email: kirsty.slater@ambitionevents.com Web: http://www.runacrosstheworld.com

Sun, Mar 1, 2009
Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon
Urique, Chihuahua, Mexico 7 a.m.
47 miles, dirt road and singletrack trail up and down river with diversions up arroyos [side canyons] 7,500 feet of climb, the same descent, runnable and fast
Time limit: (hours) 12 hours. Field limit: 40 non-native runners
Fee-pre: $donation. Fee-post: $donation after Feb 1-2009
Mas Loco Tshirts, Cash and 1 ton of for top 5 finishers, corn for all finishers. Annual: 7th
Micah True, In mexico, 303 584-3076 [message while in Mexico]
Email: truecaballoblanco@yahoo.com
Web: http://caballoblanco.com

Sat, Mar 28, 2009
Annapurna 100k
Nepal 6.00 a.m.
Probably the toughest 100k race in the World - Himalayan mountain trails in a stunning rhodadendron forest with snow capped peaks of the Annapurnas. Time limit (hours):24. Field limit: 500. Fee-pre:$100. Fee-post:$ 150 after March 1st
Pre race pasta party, prize giving dinner, T-Shirts, medals certificats.
Jan Turner, Garden Flat, 3 Hardwick Road Eastbourne UK BN21 4NY, uk +1323641388 (h)
Email: jan@annapurna100.com Web:http://www.annapurna100.com

Sat, Apr 11, 2009
Namibia Ultra Marathon
Namibia 9.00am
120km in 24hrs, across the desert, through gravel plains past dramatic inselbergs
Time limit: (hours) 24. T-shirt, post race dinner, awards and prizes. Annual: 2nd
Steve Clark, Jubilee House, Fore Street, Thorncombe, nr Chard, Somerset TA20 4PP. UK, +0044 1460 30456
Email: susan@acrossthedivide.com Web: http://www.adventure-racing.org

1-6 June, 2009
La Trans Aq'
Aquitaine- France 9:00 a.m
240km in 6 stages across Aquitaine(S-W of France). Wild trails in pinewoods, wild bivouac places. 6 different stages between 30 and 60km. Fee-pre: $ 630? Fee-post: $ 680? after Oct 1st
Bivouac, 2 pre and post race dinners, egional awards (wine, etc..), T shirts. Annual: 5th
Caroline Caupene, dunesorganisation@wanadoo.fr, +33556 09 54 17
Email: dunesorganisation@wanadoo.fr Web: http://www.transaq.fr
Thu, Jun 4, 2009
Project 65 challenge
Tarrant Ruston, Dorset, UK 2:00 p.m.
Historic run from Tarrant Rushton, Dorset to Peagsus Bridge, Normandy, France. Time limit (hours): 21. Field limit: 199
Fee:$65. T shirt, Medal, Ferry crossing, French Accommodation, VIP status at unveiling of. Annual 1st
B Tappenden, 15, Blenheim Road, Shortstown, Bedford Mk42 0UY UK, 01234 741852 (h)
Email: team@project65.net Web: http://project65.net

Sat, Sep 19, 2009
100 Miles
Nyk?bing Mors, Denmark 9:00 a.m.
100 Miles around the island Mors
Time limit: (hours) 26. Fee: $70. T-Shirt, Finisher awards. Annual: 3th
Allan Trans, +4526806411
Email: jann@pinenogplagen.dk Web: http://www.100miles.dk