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Read MoreXTERRA 2026 Trail Run World Championship heads to Gozo, Malta, bringing the world’s top trail runners to the Mediterranean for a festival of endurance, culture, and stunning island terrain. The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship will take place 9 May 2026, marking the first time the event visits Malta’s smaller sister island, Gozo. Known for its rugged coastline, limestone cliffs, and centuries-old footpaths, Gozo offers a dramatic setting for the sport’s most adventurous athletes. Next years event will feature a 42 km marathon, 21 km half marathon, and 10 km…
Read MoreUTMB 2026 adds Zugspitz and Oman to the World Series, expanding the circuit to two striking new destinations. Both events celebrate culture, nature, and endurance at their heart. The Salomon Zugspitz Ultra Trail powered by Ledlenser, held June 18-20 2026, joins as Germany’s premier alpine race. Set in Garmisch-Partenkirchen beneath the Zugspitze, it offers seven routes from 20K to 100 miles through rugged Bavarian terrain. Founded in 2011, it has grown into one of Europe’s most loved mountain ultras. Registrations open November 11 for UTMB Index holders. In December, the…
Read MoreUTMB – Strava Collaboration : UTMB® World Series, the global circuit for trail runners, and Strava, the leading digital platform for active people, have today announced a strategic global partnership and released a joint data story exploring the evolution of trail running. The initiative comes as both brands aim to better serve the trail running community by delivering innovative, immersive, and community-driven experiences. Key features of the collaboration include: UTMB® World Series and Majors featured on Strava: UTMB® World Series Majors and Finals will reinforce their presence on Strava, in…
Read MoreThe Via Apsyrtides Stage Race, is a new adventure is arriving on the Adriatic in 2026 – a five-day running challenge across the spectacular Croatian islands of Cres and Lošinj. Taking place from 1-7 March 2026, this event offers participants a rare chance to combine the spirit of competition with the breathtaking beauty of the islands. Over the course of five consecutive days, ultrarunners will cover a total of 150 kilometers, with daily stages ranging between 25 and 35 kilometers. The design of the race makes it accessible to a…
Read MoreXTERRA Dolomiti di Brenta Trail Run Opens a Historic Month in Northern Italy More than 1,000 runners joined the XTERRA Dolomiti di Brenta Trail Run in northern Italy, part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series, to take on courses through the UNESCO-listed Brenta Dolomites. The program featured a Half Marathon (21K) and Full Marathon (45K) as the main races, alongside a 64K ultra distance, offering opportunities for exploration across one of the most iconic mountain landscapes in Europe. The event also marked the opener to a special month for…
Read MoreHOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025 UTMB 2025: Tom Evans and Ruth Croft crowned champions after a memorable edition marked by challenging weather conditions After an emotionally charged and exciting start for the 2,300 runners of the 22nd edition of the UTMB®, the adventure continued at full pace this Saturday in Chamonix, in a vibrant atmosphere. While the men’s and women’s winners had already crossed the finish line after 172 km and 9,600 m of elevation gain around the Mont-Blanc massif, thousands of amateurs were still pursuing their journey on the trails,…
Read MoreThe Dragon’s Back Race starts Monday 1st September at at 06:00 am BST. Nearly 300 ultrarunners will gather at Conwy Castle in North Wales to begin their 380km journey across the mountains to reach Cardiff Castle in 6 days. Formatted as a stage race, the distances vary from 52k for the shortest day to 71k for the longest day and runners have 14 hours each day to complete the distance. Women’s favourites are Holly Wooten (GBR) and Lianne Van Dijk (NED) Mens favourites are Pieter De Wortelaer (BEL) and David…
Read MoreHOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025 The OCC opens the Finals: a spectacular start with favourites in the spotlight The first Final of the UTMB® World Series, the OCC (61km – 3,400m D+), took place today on a re-routed course. More than 1,200 ultrarunners set off this morning from Orsières and although the weather conditions required last-minute changes, they did nothing to diminish the intensity or the spirit of the race. A masterstroke from Jim Walmsley, Joyline Chepngeno crowned in the women’s race In the men’s race, UTMB Legend Jim Walmsley (USA,…
Read MoreNew UTMB World Series Event to Debut in Indonesia: Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba The UTMB World Series is expanding into Indonesia with the introduction of Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba by UTMB, scheduled for October 17-19, 2025. This marks the first time the UTMB experience will be held in the country, bringing a major international trail running event to the local community. The event will take place on Samosir Island, a volcanic island situated in Lake Toba. Organizers are highlighting the unique cultural and geological…
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