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This point-to-point course has it all: running through laid-back “Old Florida” beach towns, very upscale areas like Ponte Vedra Beach, “get down” eclectic Daytona Beach and quiet “Wilbur-by-the-Sea,” wide open …

Sometimes, the pain you’re feeling on the bottom of your foot is plantar fasciitis and sometimes it’s not. Here are some conditions that can masquerade as plantar fasciitis.

I can feel the concerned glances from strangers at the supermarket. My clients wince in empathy. Family members stare blankly, unbelieving that anyone would willingly subject themselves to this torture. …

The results have rolled in from Aravaipa’s Desert Solstice Track Invitational in Arizona, the Lookout Mountain 50-miler in Georgia and the Woodside Ramble 50k in California for our Ultra Weekend …

We’re getting close to the end of the year, but our North American UltraRunning Calendar still has some races where you can either line up at the start or simply …

As the running industry’s largest annual trade show, The Running Event (TRE) functions as a yearly check-in on the state of the running world. It’s also a barometer of trends …

Andrea Larson, an incredible trailblazer, recently set an FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota. As a resilient mother of three and executive director of Ironbull, Andrea shared …

Even as the temperatures drop, we’re finding fast times in our Ultra Weekend Recap. There was a new course record at the 21st Hellgate 100k in Virginia, and we’ve also …

My daughter is an avid fan of the mega pop star Taylor Swift. I’ve enjoyed watching her dive into each of Swift’s 13 albums, which is also how Swift orchestrated …

While many ultrarunners have closed the books on the 2023 racing season, the depth of UltraRunning Calendar indicates that the year is anything but over. Headliners include the 20th Hellgate …

32 days into his ultra, I sat beside my dad when he transitioned into his next chapter. My hand on his heart, I wished him an amazing journey. The mystery …

I returned to Wausau, Wisconsin, for a second dose of type two fun on the challenging Ironbull Ultra Trail course. However, I had no idea what I was in for …

December’s first Ultra Weekend Recap delivers results from the Ray Miller 50/50 in Southern California, the Sawmill 50k in Colorado and the 43rd Pine Mountain 40-miler in Georgia. 

UltraRunning Magazine would like to congratulate Harvey Lewis for being selected to receive UR’s sponsored entry ticket for the 2024 Western States Endurance Run.

After last weekend’s lightest racing lineup of the year, during the first weekend of December, our UltraRunning Calendar has over 40 races. Leading the way is a 50/50 in Southern …

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry… while hopefully not completely abandoning ultra training. Here are our favorites for food, hydration, gear and apparel to stuff an ultrarunner’s …

Newer ultrarunners might not know of Olga King, but if you were to go back 20 years, she was a mainstay of the North American ultra scene. In a sport …

Ultrarunners, crews, volunteers and spectators all “got their kicks on Route 66” at the second annual Route 66 UltraRun in Arizona. Solo runners and relay teams took on 140 miles …

We have some lightning-fast results from the 40th Quad Dipsea in California, a 50k in North Carolina and a 50k in Seattle to cover in our Ultra Weekend Recap coming …

As expected, the weekend after Thanksgiving is slim on our UltraRunning Calendar—there’s only a baker’s dozen or so of races to choose from. The highlight, as it’s been for four …

Late October meant dark skies at the start of the 24th Tussey Mountainback 50-miler in central Pennsylvania’s Rothrock State Forest. The event’s 50k option was introduced last year, which incorporates …

The only thing missing from Topo’s road lineup was a true max-cushion trainer, and that gap is now resolved with the new Atmos. It features the largest midsole volume and …

As we head into the week of Thanksgiving, highlights in our Ultra Weekend Recap include some speedy times at the country’s oldest 50-miler, two new course records at a large …

The weekend before Thanksgiving on our UltraRunning Calendar offers up some great opportunities to earn your feast next Thursday. There are boatloads of options around the continent, but we’re highlighting …

Wrapped into every challenge exists an opportunity—even when the hurdle is repeatedly running the same routes every week.

Jeff Kozak pays tribute to well-known and respected ultra runner Chris Scott, who was known for his wonderfully crazy races and who touched the hearts of many in the sport. …

What a weekend for ultrarunning in North America. In Illinois, we saw a new World Record, age group records and course records go down. We also have results from Oregon …

There are just under two months remaining on our 2023 North American UltraRunning Calendar, but there are still tons of places to get out and find a finish line across …

Like most shoes, low and zero drop shoes seem to work well for some and not so well for others. To be clear, this isn’t a rant against low drop …

A good wool base layer can be used day after day, on its own or under a shell, and consistently provides comfort and thermoregulation in a variety of conditions without …