UltraRunning Magazine

Superior 100, Wasatch 100, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc and lots more

UltraRunning Interview: 2013 Western States Champion Pam Smith Western States Champion Pam Smith had a race for the ages on one of the hottest and most challenging days in the …

by Andy Milroy North America has a long, rich history in ultrarunning, one that stretches back thousands of years. For much of that time, walking and running were the only …

by Paul Norberg   If there were a trail runner’s heaven, at least some of it would be in Patagonia. It is a place of tortuous trails threading thick forested …

UltraRunning Interview: Comrades and World Champion Bruce Fordyce At the 2005 Comrades Marathon 89 Km, the world’s biggest and most famous ultramarathon, Mark Bloomfield had the opportunity to talk with …

by P.J. Salmonsen Hawaii’s ultra history dates back to about the early 1970s. Some of the key figures in those early days included Bill Carrol, one of the founders of …

by Luis James Escobar A short drive away from the friendly shops, warm hotels and outdoor restaurants of Waikiki Beach lies the Division of Forestry’s Nature Center, high in the …

Ho`i a Na Pali ao Kalalau by akabill “Brutally beautiful”, “devilishly (spectacularly) difficult” is the trail from He`e Beach to the waterfall at Kalalau Valley on the island of Kauai …

by John Medinger The Grand Canyon is almost perfectly set up for ultra runners. The classic rim-to-rim-to-rim double crossing is between 41 and 48 miles long, depending on the route. …

by John Medinger Planning your own double crossing of the Grand Canyon? The logistics are relatively simple. Leaving from the south rim there are two basic routes: the South Kaibab …

by Mary Gorski From start to finish the run is magical. My trip to the starting line of the 85th Comrades started the week of the 84th running. My boss …

Los Llanos de Aridane, Canary Islands, May 11. Kilian Jornet pulled away from the field on the incredibly long downhill in the later stages of the race to win the …

Stinson Beach, California, May 4. Dylan Bowman and Darcy Africa won the Miwok 100K, which was shortened to about 38 miles due to a park closure. A week of hot, …

Lynchburg, Virginia, April 27. Shaun Pope and Alison Bryant were winners at the Promise Land 50K. Pope finished three minutes clear of Frank Gonzalez, who out-sprinted Sam Dangc for second …

Meghan Hicks of Park City, Utah took control of the race during the long fourth stage and coasted to victory in the grueling 150-mile six-stage event held in Morocco’s Sahara …

Columbia River National Scenic Area, OR, March 30. After a close first 14 miles or so Chris Kollar pulled away from Mario Mendoza (sprained ankle DNF) and the rest of …

Fairhaven, Washington, March 16. Newcomer David Laney and Jodee Adams-Moore set course records in winning the 21st annual Chuckanut 50K. Laney, a former Southern Oregon University star running his first …

Cool, California, March 9. Max King shattered the course record at the 24th annual Way Too Cool 50K, which traditionally kicks off the busy northern California ultra racing season. King …

Appomattox, Virginia, February 9. Holly Bugin broke the women’s course record in winning the 18th annual Holiday Lake 50K++. Bugin edged Stephanie Manny for the women’s victory and shaved 48 …

Huntsville, Texas, February 3. Mike Morton, the 2012 Ultra Runner of the Year, opened his 2013 season with an easy win at the 21st annual Rocky Raccoon 100. Morton ran …

Honolulu, Hawaii, January 20. Gary Robbins of North Vancouver, BC broke his own course record in winning the 13th annual HURT 100 Mile Run in the mountains above Honolulu. Robbins …

Bandera, Texas, January 12. Sage Canaday won the Bandera 100K, setting a course record despite very muddy conditions. Canaday ran away from the field, winning by 40 minutes and besting …

Mike Morton of Lithia, Florida and Ellie Greenwood of North Vancouver, British Columbia have been voted the 2012 UltraRunning magazine North American ultramarathon runners of the year. Morton, 41, a Master Sergeant …

Phoenix, Arizona, December 15. Jon Olsen and Pam Smith recorded stellar performances for 100 miles at the Desert Solstice 24-hour race. Olsen’s time of 12:29:37 was the third fastest ever …

Sausalito, California, December 1. Miguel Herás of Spain and Emelie Forsberg of Sweden were winners at the rain-drenched The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship. The race was re-routed the day …

Boonsboro, Maryland, November 17. Max King and Ellie Greenwood took advantage of strong competition and ideal racing weather to win the 50th annual JFK 50 in record times. King outpaced …

Lynchburg, Virginia, November 3. Brian Rusiecki and Krissy Moehl were the winners of the 30th annual Mountain Masochist 50. Rusiecki passed early leader Eric Grossman at about mile 35 and …

Fountain Hills, Arizona, October 28. Michael Arnstein and Katelyne Fischbeck were winners at the 10th annual Javelina Jundred held at McDowell State Park northeast of Phoenix. Indian summer heat reached …