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There’ve been many times in my life when I’ve encountered moments where the choice of flight was never really an option. And the clarity of fight was an all-or-nothing endeavor. …

Shokz headphones are great for trail use thanks to their combination of comfort, functionality and sound quality, and their OpenSwim Pro model provides a compelling option for runners who routinely …

The September 6, 2025 ultramarathon race calendar includes Wasatch 100, Superior Fall Trail Races, Mogollon Monster, TARC Fall Classic, and Lost Soul Ultra.

August 31, 2025 ultramarathon race results include UTMB, the Grand Traverse, Yeti Snakebit 50/50, and Rock Hawk Trail Races.

The 2025 Loud Thunder 50 in Illinois City, IL, was all about a return. Last year, leading up to the race, torrential rain cast aside the original course and all …

This weekend’s ultramarathon action includes Rock Hawk Trail Races, Booneville Backroads Ultra, A Race for the Ages, Last Man Standing Ultramarathon, and La Chute du Diable.

There is something of a demarcation line among endurance athletes when it comes to sports watches. Some like the robust, expedition-style watch that says, “I do epic sh*t.” Others prefer …

I know from experience that this mountain terrain is tough only in the moment. It won’t haunt me, unlike some unforgettable scenes from the past that resurface in my mind …

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Habanero Hundred, Black Spur Ultra, Midwest States 100, and Continental Divide Trail Run.

Altra’s Experience line of running shoes offers a natural running experience for users with added support and comfort in three unique models: Flow, Form and Wild. With the recent release …

We recently spoke with 24-year-old Shea Aquilano who competes professionally as an ultrarunner. Shea won her first 100-miler at age 21, won the Gorge Waterfalls 100k this year, ran with …

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning, Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain, a sports bras 101 feature, a …

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar includes the Oregon Cascades 100, Midwest States 100, Habanero Hundred, Baker Trail UltraChallenge, and Black Spur Ultra.

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Leadville 100, Twisted Branch 100k, Headlands 50k, and Squamish 50/50.

The phrase “labor of love” is beyond cliché in the world of race directing, but it couldn’t be truer for events like the Berryman 50-mile and Marathon Trail Races. Like …

Even though ultramarathons are hours or even days long and it seems best to warm up as the race unfolds, there are a number of physiological and psychological responses to …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Leadville Trail 100, Marquette 50, Miner’s Lady 8-Hour Endurance Race, Twisted Branch 100k, and Squamish 50.

This is an all-purpose, all-conditions shoe that provides a comfortable and responsive ride on a wide variety of terrain. We might call it a “workhorse,” but there’s also a bit …

In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we highlight results from Oregon, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Maryland. Be sure to check out all the results on the UltraRunning Magazine results page. Let’s …

Imposter syndrome is quite a phenomenon and became a familiar friend over the next 13 hours. I tried to keep my mindset on “getting to the next aid station” and …

When I moved to Central Oregon, I was treated to probably the most wonderful trails of all: they are truly butter. By then, I knew it and I very much …

We spent the summer testing three varieties of folding trail poles (about 5,600 miles away from Austria) in the Sierra Nevadas and coastal California mountain ranges: one is intended for …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Wy’east Trailfest, Howl at the Moon Ultra, Vertigo Night Runs, Eastern States 100, and Fat Dog 120.

The first weekend of August saw 36 ultramarathons take place across North America. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we highlight results from California, Oregon, Wisconsin and Alberta, Canada. Be …

Christian Allen’s mullet precedes him—his foray into the professional running scene seems, like his elite hair and mustache combo, shocking. However, for those that know him, his rise has been …

Waldo 100k race director, Craig Thornley, sits down with host Scotty Sandow to talk about the history of this Oregon ultramarathon and why it’s such a classic.

I’m tackling technical terrain nearly every time I leave the pavement. Since the obstacles are constant, it’s hard to even remember how I first learned to dance on the rocks …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes the Waldo 100k, Badger Trail Races by Ten Junk Miles Racing, A Louisiana Summer Night, Loopy Looper, and the Canadian Death Race.

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Speedgoat 50k, Minnesota Voyageur, Burning River, and Hood Hundred.

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bob Becker. As a race director and ultrarunner, Becker recently became the oldest finisher of Badwater 135 at age 80.