Race Reports

“Ten weeks ago, was the storm. Nine weeks ago, we started planning.” These words were spoken by one of the organizers of the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival.

The Snowdrop ULTRA 55 Hour Race and Relay in Missouri City, Texas, is a fundraiser for the Snowdrop Foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research and provides college scholarships to pediatric …

Standing on the start line of the Western States 100 at age 67, I was not worried about course or age group records. However, I was concerned that while 78% …

I trained enough. I was thoughtful in my gradual build up. Roughly halfway through my training leading up to the Oregon Cascades 100, I started to think I might be …

The official website of the Last Annual Vol State (LAVS) claims, “Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Things,” but immerse yourself in the race and you will find that these journey …

This race wasn’t on my radar at all when I was planning my 2024 race calendar, but I had no reason to say no. Midwest States 100 in Westboro, Wisconsin, …

Since 2021, the Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra has seen its runner participation increase year after year and in 2024, 87 runners toed the line. Starting under the lights of a …

Palo Duro is the second biggest canyon in the US, after the Grand Canyon. Located in North Texas, Palo Duro Canyon State Park has its sacred geology. Layers of colorful rock …

After getting a taste of the Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) last year, I couldn’t wait to return. I knew several people who entered the lottery, and the first to receive …

As I drove to Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood, Missouri, on September 14, it hit me that this would be my 10th year running in the Rockin’ Rockwoods 53k. I …

You’re not supposed to be leaping and singing with just a few hours left during an ultra. But how could I not? I was running through the most majestic scenery …

Each summer, 6 Days in the Dome is held at the Petit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After finishing the race with 324 miles in 2023, it was an …

The Whiterock Ultra in Iowa is the “Cheers” of the ultrarunning world. If you’re under 35, you may need to Google that to know what I mean. The 50-miler begins …

In 1979, director Walter Hill released one of the most iconic cult movies of all time — The Warriors, which follows a street gang over a single night as they …

I almost lost my friend Todd at the Night Hawk 50K in Lawrence, Kansas. Well, not literally. When we arrived at the start/finish to begin a third loop, he grumbled, …

The 36th running of the Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run returned to the original point-to-point route from Wrightwood to Altadena through the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California, which …

On the third weekend in July, runners and riders flocked to the dirt roads of central Vermont, toeing the line and completing a 100-mile adventure known as the Vermont 100. …

The Old Dominion 100-Mile Endurance Run is the second-oldest 100-miler in the country – steeped in history, rich in tradition and iconic in status. Why did I think I could …

Two young bothers, Noal and Trace Mitchell, ages 13 and 15, respectively, recently found the sport of ultrarunning through attending Land Between the Lakes in Grand Rivers, Kentucky with their …

In May, an unsponsored physical therapist from Alabama won the Cocodona 250, her 11th consecutive first-place ultramarathon finish. Those who have been watching have seen her arrival coming from a …

As the Badwater 135 approaches, we sat down with last year’s youngest finisher, and this year’s youngest entrant, Kaylee Frederick. A student at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Kaylee …

Not all races are created equal, and that’s our belief at The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) which takes place in Sedona, Arizona. So, when we set out to host our …

Facing temperatures near 90 degrees with humidity cranked all the way up, 117 runners attempted to conquer the 11th running of Manitou’s Revenge. The course is a 53-mile adventure through …

Ultrarunning Magazine contributor, Drew Dinan, discusses his experiences at the Western States Endurance Run.

Recently, I interviewed Penelope Allen who is a rising senior at Montana State University. At 21 years old, Penelope was the youngest entrant in Western States this year, until a …

This year’s Western States could be considered one of the fastest races in the 51-year history of the event. With the return of a three-time champion and a course-record-breaking second-place …

Northern Ohio’s 2024 Mohican Trail 100 was the 35th annual event, making it one of the oldest 100-mile foot races in the United States. Mohican is also in the Midwest …

From the Youghiogheny River to the Conemaugh Gorge, a record 132 runners traversed the Laurel Highlands Trail this past Saturday, finishing the 45th running of the Laurel Highlands Ultra. After …

After a period of relative international quietude, the 2024 Mt. Fuji 100 roared back into the spotlight. First and foremost, it was because of its inclusion in the prestigious World …

A cooler start than previous years gave runners a bit of a break during the infamously rugged and exposed first section through the Crown King Saloon. The first section winds …