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UTMB – Strava Collaboration

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 abichal27Gen Z females, HOKA UTMB®, Mont-Blanc World Series Finals, More women, Strava, Strava Segments, Trail runners, trail running, trail running community, trail runs, ultra-endurance challenges, UTMB, UTMB - Strava, UTMB Index Races, World Series Majors0 comment

UTMB – 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…

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Via Apsyrtides Stage Race

September 16, 2025 abichal27Cres, Croatia, Croatian islands of Cres and Lošin, Lošin, prize money, stage race, Via Apsyrtides Stage Race0 comment

The 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…

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XTERRA Dolomiti di Brenta Trail Run 2025

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 abichal2764K ultra, Dolomiti di Brenta Trail, Dolomiti di Brenta Trail Run, Full Marathon, Gionata Cogliati, Half Marathon, Irene Saggin, Jacopo Troiano, Mauro Rasom, off-road community, Rea Kolbl, Sylvie Pighini, XTERRA, XTERRA Trail Run World Series, XTERRA World Championship0 comment

XTERRA 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…

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UTMB 2025: Tom Evans and Ruth Croft Crowned Champions

August 31, 2025 abichal27Ben Dhiman, Camille Bruyas, Chamonix, Courtney Dauwalter, Fanny Barbara, Josh Wade, Katharina Hartmuth, Mont Blanc, Pyramides Calcaires, Ruth Croft, Team Adaptive, Tom Evans, trails, UTMB, UTMB 2025, Yanis Debaud0 comment

HOKA 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,…

Ultramarathons

The 2025 Dragon’s Back Race

August 31, 2025 abichal27Cardiff Castle, Conwy Castle, David Parrish, Dragons back race, Holly Wooten, Lianne Van Dijk, Ourea Events, Pieter De Wortelaer, stage race, ultrarunners0 comment

The 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…

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HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc 2025 – The OCC

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 abichal27Andrzej WITEK, Cristian MINOGGIO, HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, Jim Walmsley, Joyline CHEPNGENO, Judith WYDER, Miao YAO, OCC, ultrarunners0 comment

HOKA 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,…

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Trail of the Kings – Lake Toba by UTMB: Indonesia’s Epic Debut

June 19, 2025 abichal272025 trail race, Bataknese heritage, Indonesia trail running, Indonesia ultramarathon, Lake Toba UTMB, Running Stones, Samosir Island, Trail of the Kings, ultrarunning Asia, UTMB® World Series1 Comment

New 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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Swiss Canyon Trail 2025 – Report

June 11, 2025 abichal27100 Miles, Anthony Pipitone, Ariane Wilhem, Céline Bernasconi, Dominique Montandon Brunner, Janosch Kowalczyk, Marie Janod, Maxime Hourdebaigts, Miguel Arsenio, Sangé Sherpa, Swiss Canyon Trail, Sylvaine Cussot, trails, World Trail Majors0 comment

Swiss Canyon Trail 6 to 8 June 2025 Val-de-Travers, 7 June 2025 A hard-fought 100-mile race dominated by Sangé Sherpa and Anthony Pipitone For its anniversary edition, the brand-new 100 Miles – a 166-kilometre race – was inaugurated in the most spectacular manner. This extreme debut brought together 150 runners, ready to brave the elements —and they certainly did! At nightfall on Friday, 6 June, torrential rain fell on the course, rendering the trails particularly treacherous and transforming the event into a true mental and physical challenge. The event started…

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Sidas Expands Partnership with UTMB WS

May 26, 2025 abichal27athlete footcare, endurance running, foot care solutions, foot comfort, injury prevention, race preparation, running insoles, Sidas, sports performance, Trail runners, ultra-trail running, UTMB® Mont-Blanc, UTMB® World Series0 comment

Sidas Strengthens Partnership with UTMB World Series to Support Runners’ Foot Care Needs UTMB World Series is proud to expand its partnership with Sidas, a leading specialist in foot care solutions for athletes. Already an established partner in French UTMB® events, Sidas has committed to a three-year collaboration that will extend across European races in 2025—including the prestigious HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc, home of the UTMB World Series Finals. By 2026 and 2027, this partnership will encompass the entire global UTMB World Series circuit, ensuring trail runners worldwide receive the best…

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HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

May 6, 2025 abichal27Blue Mountains of Australia, equity and inclusion, Female-only change tents, gender equity, HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia, hygiene products, support for women, trail, trail running, UNESCO World Heritage, UTMB, UTMB World Series Finals lottery, Women at the forefront, Women for Trail, Women-only toilets0 comment

UTMB World Series Major for 2025 Blue Mountains to Host Elevated HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® in 2025! The stunning Blue Mountains of Australia are gearing up to welcome 8,000 runners from May 15-18 for the 17th edition of the HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB® – and this year, it’s a UTMB® World Series Major! This prestigious new status recognizes the event as one of the premier trail running experiences on the global calendar. For athletes across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, it offers the unique opportunity to compete in…