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As the race director, I’m totally biased, but I truly believe we have something unique and special. And by “we” I mean the volunteers, the runners and the community that …

Backyards are now in over 80 countries around the globe, with team championships, golden tickets and at-large lists all leading to a biannual showdown in Bell Buckle, Tennessee: last runner …

We began our grassroots campaign in late 2020, and the Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra was born. The name is a nod to those who go beyond the limits of what …

Historically, the Barkley Fall Classic has had a 50k finisher rate around 25–33%, but this year the figure was just under 5%. Imagine that – the BFC is harder than …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar features Rio Del Lago, Chicago Lakefront: Fall Version, Pinhoti, TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival, and The Dark: 24 Hours Underground.

As doctors and scientists, we aim to distinguish between science and pseudoscience, and we hope to persuade you to reject wellness spas and clinics offering IV therapies and adopt a …

Muscular endurance, what many in the endurance community now more accurately refer to as durability, is a cornerstone of ultrarunning performance. It reflects the ability to sustain movement, resist breakdown …

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar features the Canyonlands Ultra, Door Count Fall 50, Javelina Jundred, Womp Romp, and The Bad Thing.

Our romantic partners, those who we’re in a personal, intimate relationship with, often contribute significantly to the ultramarathon events we participate in. However, there’s an argument to be made that …

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra in Halfway, Missouri, features the standard 4.167-mile loop used by most last person standing events, but this one has a daunting twist: one minute is subtracted …

A quad and lung-searing challenge offering breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley, the Continental Divide Trail Run (CDTR) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is one of 11 races in the non-profit …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes the California Fall Classic, Wild Duluth Races, Big’s Backyard Ultra, Ghost Train Trail Races, and Bromont Ultra.

Norda recently released the 001A, which is essentially a mash-up of the workhorse 001 model and the race-ready 005.

This article explores how these athletes—and their coaches—navigated the critical stretch between those summer “A” races and the World Championships using smart recovery, strategic training and data-informed decisions to peak …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Le Grizz, Indiana Trail 100, West Virginia Trilogy, Midstate Massive Ultra Trail, and Grizzly Ultra.

The new Mafate 5 represents a significant departure from its predecessor, dropping the “Speed” designation and embracing an even more cushioned, comfort-focused philosophy that prioritizes long-distance protection over technical agility.

Few trail races begin with compulsory mountaineering helmets, but the unusual start of the Kailas FUGA Gongga 100 Extreme Glacier Challenge was different from most races.

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Cuyamaca 100k, The Hennepin Hundred, Arkansas Traveler, Oil Creek 100 Trail Runs, and Iron Horse Ultra.

Although Twisted Branch is just one Saturday in August, its impact on the people in the community, the runners that train for it and perhaps, most importantly, the longevity of …

This year’s race was difficult to pull off due to the aftermath of two major fires that affected the race at both the start in Wrightwood (WW) and the finish …

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes the Bear 100, FlatRock, Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run, Vermont 50, and Rockcut Ultra Marathon.

Running events of 200 miles or longer are increasing in popularity year after year. The time and resources necessary for training, traveling, participating in the actual race and recovering from …

Saucony’s Xodus Ultra 4 sports an updated upper and modified midsole composition, but the key update is the addition of a full-coverage Vibram Megagrip outsole. The shoe has a more …

I cannot say that I like aging or finishing dead last or making sure of generous cutoffs before I sign up for a race, but running also hasn’t stopped offering …

Unlike the pain cave, gratitude is a journey, not a destination. And, by staying on the gratitude path, you can avoid the pain cave completely.

Peak bagging has a particular set of gear needs to help ensure success, which we break down with the items we tested this summer.

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Mountain Lakes 100, Dances with Dirt – Hell, MI, The Georgia Jewel, Wild Goose Trail Festival, and Rivers Edge Ultra.

As I floated between PTA warriors and snack table philosophers, one question kept pacing through my mind: What actually makes someone a well-rounded ultrarunner? (Aside from questionable life choices and …

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar features Run Rabbit Run, Rib Mountain Trail Races, Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour, Boulder Field 100, and the Divide 200.

Cody Poskin is a recent Ole Miss graduate who rose to prominence with a win at the Jackpot 100 in February, and a top ten finish at Cocodona this past …