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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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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…

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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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The 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Series

February 20, 2025September 8, 2025 abichal27Asia-Pacific Championship, European Championship, Montserrat, Trail Run World Championship, trails, XTERRA, XTERRA Trail Run World Championship1 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…