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DirtBags : A Reusable, Compostable Alternative to Single‑Use Running Fuel Packets

July 29, 2026July 28, 2026 abichal27bulk fuel options, compostable running products, DirtBags, eco‑friendly fuelling, environmental running projects, For The Trail, low‑waste running, reusable gel packets, running nutrition, Sustainable Fuel Guide, sustainable running gear, trail running sustainability, ultrarunning gear0 comment

For years, runners have watched gel packets, chew wrappers and single‑use plastic sachets pile up on trails and roadsides. Even when they’re disposed of properly, they head straight to landfill after one use — an expensive, wasteful system that doesn’t sit well with many runners who care about the places they move through. One runner decided to fix that. After two and a half years of prototyping, testing and small‑batch manufacturing, DirtBags have arrived — a simple, practical idea designed to cut plastic waste and make fuelling cheaper and more…

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Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB 2026: Standout Performances Across the 114K, 72K, 50K and 33K Races

July 28, 2026 abichal27114K Ultra Rocks, 33K Rocky, 50K Lady’s Rocks, 72K Four Summits, Aina Cusi Batlle, Alberto Agúndez, Alejandro López García, Alin Batea, Bucovina Ultra Rocks, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Eastern Carpathians, Elena Alexandra Ungureanu, European trail running, Igone Campos Odriozola, Ioana Madalina Amariei, Jonasz Szewc, Karol Siola, Lasse Finstad, Magdalena Laczák, Marco Podschaedel, Miguel Arsenio, mountain running, Oana Marina, Roger Comellas Espelt, Romania ultra running, RUNC climb, Running Stones, Slătioara Primeval Forest, Therese Årvik, trail running Romania, ultra race results, UTMB qualifiers, UTMB® World Series0 comment

Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB® took place last weekend with more than 2,000 runners from 60 countries participating in Romania’s first UTMB® World Series event. From July 24 to 26, Câmpulung Moldovenesc became a meeting point for the international trail running community as it hosted Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB® 2026. This year’s edition marked the event’s debut as part of the UTMB® World Series, the world’s leading international trail running circuit. More than 2,000 runners ran across the event’s seven race distances, centeringt Bucovina in the spotlight as one of…

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North Face Transgrancanaria 2026

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 abichal27North Face Transgrancanaria0 comment

Victory for Antonio Martínez and Ikram Rharsalla in an exciting Transgrancanaria Marathon Race 3 of 10, World Trail Majors 2026: The North Face Transgrancanaria. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Short Series by World Trail Majors: 46 Km and +1784 m/-2800 m. Male Winners: Antonio Martínez, Fran Anguita, Miguel Benítez, Juha Ylinen and Marcel Fabian. Female Winners: Ikram Rharsalla, Núria Gil, Caterina Stenta, Gemma Arenas, Olivia Amber. The North Face Transgrancanaria kicked off racing on Wednesday with a Vertical Kilometre in 5 days of the world’s best trail running. Two competitions…

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Snowbasin by UTMB: New WS Event

February 3, 2026 abichal2750K trail race, Cares Bibs initiative, mountain running Utah, Ogden trail running, Snowbasin by UTMB, Snowbasin Resort, trail marathon, ultra running news, Utah trail running, UTMB 2026, UTMB® World Series, Wasatch Mountains0 comment

Snowbasin by UTMB®: The UTMB® World Series is heading to the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. Set to debut in Northern Utah, this inaugural event will bring the prestige of the UTMB World Series to one of the most iconic mountain destinations in the western United States. The first edition is scheduled for September 10–12, 2026, before moving to a mid-September slot in 2027. Snowbasin Resort—a legendary venue that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is slated to do so again in 2034—provides a world-class backdrop for an elite trail…

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SportsShoes Launches All-Women Pro Alpine Trail Team

February 3, 2026 abichal27Amelie Lane, Elisa Sortini, Emmie Collinge, European trail running team, Lucie Meyer, Madlen Kappeler, Natalina Neuenschwander, P.A.T.T, SportsShoes, SportsShoes Pro Alpine Trail Team, sustainable performance, trail racing 2026, trail running mentorship, trail running news, Vanessa Caba, women in sport, women’s mountain running, women’s trail running0 comment

SportsShoes has unveiled a new all-women’s European trail and mountain running squad for 2026: the SportsShoes Pro Alpine Trail Team (P.A.T.T). What makes this launch interesting isn’t just another roster announcement — it’s the intent behind it. P.A.T.T is built around mentorship, longevity, and emotional sustainability in a sport that can sometimes treat athletes like disposable race entries. The team is led and mentored by former European Mountain Running Champion Emmie Collinge (UK), who says the aim is to create resilience “for the long game” — and to build the…

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The World Trail Majors 2026 Calendar

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 abichal27Black Canyon Ultras 2026, Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler 2026, Hong Kong 100 2026, international trail races, major trail races, MIUT 2026, Mt Fuji 100 2026, Quebec Mega Trail 2026, South Downs Way 100 2026, The World Trail Majors 2026 Calendar, trail running calendar 2026, trail ultramarathon series, trail ultras worldwide, Transgrancanaria 2026, Ultra-Trail Cape Town 2026, ultrarunning calendar 2026, Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2026, World Trail Majors0 comment

The World Trail Majors 2026 Calendar ofers ten races, ten very different kinds of suffering. One tidy little world tour for people who think a “nice weekend” includes vert, heat, mud, and a mild existential wobble. Event Start date Country Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 22 January 2026 HKG Black Canyon Ultras 14 February 2026 USA The North Face Transgrancanaria 4 March 2026 ESP Mt. FUJI 100 24 April 2026 JPN MIUT – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail 25 April 2026 PRT South Downs Way 100 13 June 2026 GBR Québec Mega…

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Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 – World Trail Majors 2026

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 abichal27100km ultra, Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100, Asia ultra racing, elite trail runners, Guidu Qin, Hau Ha, Hong Kong 100, Hong Kong trail race, international ultrarunning, trail running, ultra trail series, ultrarunning, Veronika Leng, World Trail Majors, World Trail Majors 20260 comment

Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 – World Trail Majors 2026 Season Opener The Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100 served as the inaugural event of the 2026 World Trail Majors series, drawing elite trail runners and a large international field to Hong Kong’s challenging terrain on 24 January 2026. The iconic ultra-trail takes participants on a 93 km course with approximately 5,000 m of climbing through the UNESCO-designated Sai Kung Peninsula and up to Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak. 🏆 Elite Results & Highlights Men’s Race: Gui-Du Qin (CHN)…

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Gobi March 2026 Racing The Planet

January 30, 2026January 29, 2026 abichal27endurance, Gobi March 2026, Karakorum, Khar Bukh Balgas Fortress, Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape, self-supported0 comment

Gobi March 2026: 7 Days, 250 km Across Mongolia’s Ancient Heart When legends of endurance meet the timeless expanses of Central Asia, you get the RacingThePlanet Gobi March — one of the world’s most storied stage ultras, returning on 21–27 June 2026. This is far more than a race; it’s a journey through history, culture and landscape that tests every ounce of grit and wonder a runner has. Each year, a diverse international field gathers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s unlikely hub of culture and chaos. From there, competitors venture into vast…

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Ultra X Slovenia 2026

January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 abichal27disciplined racing, mountain racing, mountain terrain, sustained climbs, technical descents, train, ultra distance, ultra distance events, Ultra X European Slam, Ultra X Slovenia 2026, ultrarunner0 comment

The Ultra X Slovenia 2026 Information Pack is now live. Taking place 5–6 September 2026, the event offers six distances from 12km to 110km across some of Europe’s most demanding mountain terrain. Every course has been refined for 2026 to deliver more of what makes Slovenia exceptional: sustained climbs, technical descents, and terrain that rewards smart, disciplined racing. Six distances. Six different challenges. Whether you’re stepping up in distance or chasing a serious mountain objective, there’s a route that will match your ambition and push it. All ultra distance events…

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Joma Reveals Its 2026 National Trail Team

January 28, 2026 abichal27elite trail team, Gemma Arenas, Joma, Joma athletes, Joma Trail Team, Miguel Heras, skyrunning, Spanish trail runners, trail gear testing, trail running 2026, trail running brands, trail running news, UTMB athletes0 comment

A Strong Commitment to Trail Running Joma has announced its national Trail Team for 2026. The brand continues to invest in trail running, and this new lineup shows that clearly. The team includes sixteen athletes who will race in major events across the season. As a result, Joma enters the year with a deep and balanced squad. A Blend of Experience and New Talent The roster mixes well‑known names with fresh energy. For example, trail legend Miguel Heras remains one of the key athletes. He has won races such as…