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The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series

February 20, 2025 abichal27Asia-Pacific Championship, European Championship, Montserrat, Trail Run World Championship, trails, XTERRA, XTERRA Trail Run World Championship0 comment

The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series Explores New Heights The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series schedule is up and ready to take runners through nearly 50 races spanning jungles, deserts, forests, and alpine peaks, culminating in the biggest challenge yet: the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship’s first-ever stop in Europe. A Series Built for Every Runner Some of the world’s best trails from the high-altitude slopes of Andorra, the volcanic ridges of Tahiti, or the winding coastal paths of Australia, offer runners of all levels an opportunity to…

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Leif Abrahamsen Wins Montane Arctic Spine

February 17, 2025 abichal27Arctic Spine Challenger, Arctic Spine Explorer, Bjørn Haugam, Caroline Barrett, expedition race, Kvikkjokk, Leif Abrahamsen, Montane Arctic Spine Race, Nic Baldwin0 comment

Leif Abrahamsen Makes History, Wins Inaugural Montane Arctic Spine Race! Leif Abrahamsen finished the Montane Arctic Spine Race. He spent eight and a half days alone in the Arctic. Specifically, that’s 200 hours and 14 minutes! He is the first person ever to win this race. Many people, indeed, thought it was impossible. But Leif proved them wrong. Clearly, he showed that grit and skill can conquer even the toughest race. This week is huge for Arctic Spine racing. Also, Bjørn Haugam won the Arctic Spine Challenger, the first to…

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Mount to Coast™ BADWATER® 135

February 7, 2025February 5, 2025 abichal27AdventureCORPS’ Badwater Salton Sea, Badwater 135, Badwater Basin, Badwater Cape Fea, Cape Fear Marathon, Chris Kostman, Death Valley National Park, endurance, Laura Watts, long-distance pursuits, Mount to Coast, Mt. Whitney, ultra running, ultrarunners, world’s toughest foot race0 comment

Mount to Coast™ Named Presenting Sponsor and Official Shoe of BADWATER® 135 Ultramarathon Mount to Coast will also sponsor AdventureCORPS’ Badwater Salton Sea, Badwater Cape Fear and the Cape Fear Marathon & Half Oak Park, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2025) – Mount to Coast™, the first performance shoe brand to specialize in ultra running and long-distance pursuits, has been named Presenting Sponsor – and Official Shoe – of the 38th annual Badwater 135 Ultramarathon, AdventureCORPS President Chris Kostman announced Saturday. “No running race on the planet tests both shoes and runners…

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Ultra X Euro Slam

February 6, 2025February 5, 2025 abichal27Euro Slam award, European Ultra X, European Ultra X events, Ultra X Euro Slam, Ultra X Finland, Ultra X I Feel Slovenia, Ultra X Madeira, ultrarunners0 comment

To celebrate the launch of the Ultra X Euro Slam, the organisers are rolling back pricing at all 3 events (Finland, Slovenia and Madeira) for the entire month of February. If you’ve been eyeing up any of these locations, you will not get a better opportunity to join the list of ultrarunners. All events take place in beautiful sunshine. What’s more, the destinations are quick and affordable to get to from airports around the UK and Europe. The Euro Slam award is in recognition of those who complete all three…

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Arctic Spine Races 2025

February 5, 2025 abichal27Abisko, Arctic Spine Races, Arctic Sweden, Hemavan, Kungsleden Trail1 Comment

At 08:00 UK time on Saturday the 8th of February, the second edition of the Montane Arctic Spine Races will begin, with ultrarunners taking on a challenge that poses a big question – can it be done? Last year Kev Leahy won the race as the last man standing, however, he did not finish the full course. Similarly, Ed Sellon had originally entered the full race, but chose to finish the Challenger route instead, becoming the first ultrarunner to complete the Challenger course. Can anyone finish the full course? Will…

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Arc of Attrition by UTMB®

January 29, 2025 abichal27Arc, Arc of Attrition, coastal trail, Cornwall’s Southwest Coast Path, Eleanor Davis, Kristian Jones, Lewis Ryan, Noor Van Der Veen, Sara Alonso, Tom Evans, UTMB2 Comments

The 2025 UTMB World Series season began in spectacular fashion with a new addition to the circuit: Arc of Attrition by UTMB. From January 24 to 26, 1180 runners completed three race formats – the Arc 100 (100M), Arc 50 (100K), and Arc 25 (50K) – set amidst the wild, unspoilt beauty of Cornwall’s Southwest Coast Path in the UK. Participants were treated to the raw splendour of this iconic coastal trail, navigating technical and breathtaking routes. The event saw strong elite participation and course records shattered, particularly in the Arc 50…

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The Ultrarunner In Feedspot Top 10 Ultra Running Magazines

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 abichal27Feedspot, global media outlets, news websites, Top 10 Ultra Running Magazine, Top 25 Running Magazine, ultrarunning news0 comment

We are delighted to announce that The Ultrarunner has been selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 10 Ultra Running Magazines and one of the Top 25 Running Magazines on the web. The website categorizes global media outlets and content creators to make them easy to discover, follow, and contact. Media outlets include blogs, podcasts, magazines, and news websites. Anuj Agarwal, the Founder of FeedSpot. said “This is the most comprehensive list of Top 10 Ultra Running Magazines on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part…

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Protein Rebel Launches Vegan Maple Coffee Gel

January 20, 2025 abichal27Canadian maple syrup, Maple Coffee energy gel, Maple Ignite, Protein Rebel, vegan energy gel, vegan Maple Coffee energy gel0 comment

UK based natural sports nutrition provider Protein Rebel launches vegan Maple Coffee gel. Designed with runners and triathletes in mind, Maple Coffee provides a tasty energy kick and increased mental alertness with a low risk of gastrointestinal (GI) distress. The vegan and gluten-free gel complements Protein Rebel’s Maple Ignite energy gel – the U.K’s first pure maple syrup energy gel.Both Maple Ignite and Maple Coffee contain Grade A Canadian maple syrup and the naturally occurring electrolytes sodium, potassium and calcium. With 45mg caffeine per sachet, this makes Maple Coffee the…

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Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB®

June 11, 2024 abichal27Bethan Male, Grand Trail du Saint-Jacques, Le Puy-en-Velay, pilgrim route, Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, Samir Taz, Trail du Saint-Jacques, Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB, Ultra du Saint-Jacques0 comment

For more than 12 years, the Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB® event has been offering runners a unique trail experience on and around the famous Saint-Jacques de Compostelle pilgrim route. The 2024 edition features 4 races, all sold-out, ranging from 130km with over 5,500m elevation gain on the Ultra du Saint-Jacques, to 18km with 600m of elevation gain on the Chibottes race. An 18km hike is also available for nature enthusiasts. Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB festivities will begin on Friday, June 14 at 12:00 midday with the Ultra-Trail Village…

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UTMB World Series 2024 Calendar

June 11, 2024 abichal27100K, 100M, ASIA-PACIFIC MAJOR, Eiger Ultra-Trail®, EUROPEAN MAJOR, Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Running Stones, Trail 100 Andorra, UTMB lottery, UTMB world series circuit, UTMB World Series Finals, UTMB® World Series 2024, Western States2 Comments

An updated list of the currently scheduled events for the UTMB World Series 2024. The top 3 male and female finishers in the 50K, 100K and 100M categories automatically win their place at the UTMB World Series Finals. There are 43 events in Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas, throughout 2024 season. To get entry to the lottery to run UTMB Mont Blanc, you also need to have at least one running stone; running stones can be collected by completing a 20km, 50km, 100km or 100mile race that’s part…