What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 4
On this week’s ultramarathon race calendar we feature the Miwok 100k, Strolling Jim, Collegiate Peaks, and the Sisters Country 50k.
Get Lost on Purpose
Being focused on metrics and numbers can take the joy out of running. Yes, having goals is important, but sometimes the best goal is simply not to have one.
Old School Ultras: Record Temperatures & Record Numbers at Diez Vista
The hottest day in the Diez Vista’s 26-year history didn’t just apply to the weather in Port Moody, BC, as the top runners all but lit the 50k course on fire.
Ultra Weekend Recap — April 28
Ultramarathon results from this weekend include Canyons 100k results, Canyons 100-mile results, Canyons 50k results, Chippewa 50k results, and Weiser River Trail 50k results.
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — April 27
Ultramarathon Calendar: Canyons Endurance Runs, Zane Grey Highland Trail Ultramarathon, C&O Canal 100, and Coast to Coaster 200.
Spring 2024 Sock Roundup
The team at UltraRunning reviewed the following socks to find out which will keep your feet cool and comfortable while building up your mileage.
Are Women Closing the Gap?
There’s no obvious physical reason why women and men cannot race ultramarathons in equal numbers, just as they do in nearly every other sport. We hope the examples set by the Baker Ultra and the High Lonesome will steer the direction of the sport toward greater female participation.
Ultra Weekend Recap — April 21
Ultramarathon results for Earth Day 50k, Forget the PR Mohican 50k, Royal Gorge Groove 50k, and Spitfire Ultra Trail Challenge.
Ultra Shorts: What’s The Issue W/ Amy Clark
It’s spring and that means the April issue of UltraRunning Magazine is in full bloom. Scotty catches up with Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark to chat about race coverage in this issue including Rocky Raccoon, Cactus Roulette, Tarawera and Frozen Gnome.
Moroccan Adventure
Perpetual movement, while critical in an ultramarathon, is not the rhythm of life. We need to ebb and flow. The pauses are what enable us to reflect, renew and spring forward. In Morocco, I laughed more than I have in years. How do I replicate that reckless abandon and joy in my daily life?
What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — April 20
This week’s ultramarathon calendar features ultrarunning races throughout the United States including Forget the PR Mohican 50K, Promise Land 50K, Virginia Race for Cancer, and Capitan Mountain 34 Hour.
Meeting Youth Where They Are
It’s important to meet kids where they are, whether they are excited about doing a 50k or a 5k, and give them the knowledge that trail running is something that’s accessible to them. We can help them with the training, experience and skills that it takes for them to do it safely.
Ultra Weekend Recap — April 14
Ultramarathon Results include Lake Sonoma 50 results, Gorge Waterfalls results, Singletrack Maniac 50k results, and more.