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For the first weekend in August, our Ultra Weekend Recap includes results from the inaugural Kauai 50 in Hawaii, a new women’s course record at the Waldo 100k in Oregon …

August starts off with a bang on our North American UltraRunning Calendar with the USATF 50k National Championships in New Hampshire, an inaugural 50-mile race on Kauai with a massive …

In this new format, First & Last, we talked with two amazing women: Western States 100 first-place woman and female course record holder, Courtney Dauwalter, and the very last finisher, …

Long summer days demand clothing that is comfortable over long distances and helps manage heat and humidity. We’ve tested a variety of options to keep you moving and performing your …

Public land is a crucial factor in our sport, yet it is rarely discussed. There’s a good chance you’ve recently run on public land. For almost every trail run or …

Welcome to the final Ultra Weekend Recap of July, where we have results from the White River 50 in Washington, the Burning River 100 in Ohio and the Minnesota Voyageur …

For the last weekend of July on our UltraRunning Calendar we’ve got two classic 50-milers—one in the Pacific Northwest and one in Minnesota, a technical 100k in southern Utah at …

It’s Sunday and that means we’re back with our Ultra Weekend Recap. Highlights this week include Daybreak Racing’s Wy’east Trailfest 50k in Oregon, a new course record at the High …

Heavy April rains bring muddy May trails. Shortly after the 2022 McDonald Forest 50K, Oregon State University Research Forests, owners of the land where the race course is located, asked …

The heat is on! And we’re not just talking about Courtney Dauwalter’s blazing wins at WS100 and Hardrock. Join us as we talk with Dr. Jason Wagner to explore the …

If you thought you could take a breather after last week’s excitement on our UltraRunning Calendar, think again. This week we have a couple of epic mountain 100-milers, two vertical-heavy …

For anyone who is contemplating the Leadville 100 but is uncertain of the terrain and altitude, the Silver Rush 50 is a much lower-pressure environment, providing a perfect test lab …

In this episode, we bring Rebecca Joyner back on the podcast to chat with Scotty about her experience at Western States and her DNF. She talks about her battle with …

It was a weekend for course records to be broken across the country at the Hardrock 100 and the Tahoe Rim Trail 100, plus results from the Teton Mountain Runs …

It’s a big week for a couple of notoriously challenging and historic ultras on our UltraRunning Calendar from Colorado to Tennessee.

Coaching and being coached should be an ongoing, give-and-take relationship. It can give back to everyone in ways far beyond planning workouts and executing a perfect race day. When we …

Topo has made extensive efforts in sustainable material sourcing and manufacturing over the years, and this spring they incorporated several of their best process practices with the new Ultraventure 3 …

Our July 9 Ultra Weekend Recap highlights a big 50-miler in Colorado, a 50k in Maryland, the new Badwater 135 women’s course record and more.

On Monday, John Kelly was finally resting in a fold-up chair. Besides the dark mud that painted his shins, he didn’t look like someone who’d just beaten the fastest known …

Join us as we take a deep dive into the pages of our special July / August issue which features a captivating celebration of the profound experiences we encounter on …

Summer hits its stride during the first full week of July on the UltraRunning Calendar. We’ve got a robust lineup of races to choose from, including events in Ashland, Oregon, …

There are few places where complete strangers from different countries, cultures, beliefs and backgrounds come together and form an instant bond. Nowhere is this more evident than the Keys. Florida’s Keys …

This week’s Ultra Weekend Recap covers races from a 50k in California, ultras in Canada, a big 50k in Minnesota and more.

After the record-breaking and awe-inspiring performances at the 50th Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, our UltraRunning Calendar takes a bit of a breather with two dozen events to kick …

Sometimes there’s nothing that helps the miles pass more quickly and comfortably than listening to your favorite music or podcasts. We’ve spent several months testing a handful of headphone options …

After a year of devastating wildfires and epic snowfall, the highlight of the 2023 Western States Endurance Run could have easily been the significant damage to the trails and surrounding …

Summer has landed and so has the most anticipated ultramarathon on the North American calendar, the 50th Western States Endurance Run. As with all the Golden Ticket races on the …

We recently conducted a survey aimed to collect data from numerous professional runners from around the globe. This anonymous survey was filled out by nearly 200 athletes and was designed …

How do you prepare for races that have 10k of climbing/descent when access to hilly terrain is limited? First, proper preparation, according to sound exercise physiology principles, helps ensure that …

With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan’s Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running …