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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 States0 comment

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…

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Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB

June 5, 2024 abichal27Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB0 comment

The first edition of Mountain Ultra Trail by UTMB (MUT by UTMB) did not disappoint. The only UTMB race on the African continent took place May 25th in the Outeniqua Mountains in George, South Africa. The festival of running featured 100m, 100k, 50k, marathon and 20k events. Race website https://mut.utmb.world/races

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XTERRA Trail Run World Series

May 21, 2024 abichal27XTERRA Trail Run World Series0 comment

XTERRA Trail Run World Series Unites Global Running Communities In its second year, the XTERRA Trail Run World Series is establishing itself as a premier competition in the global trail running calendar, attracting participants from around the world to some of the most iconic and diverse terrains. From the volcanic paths of the Asia-Pacific to the ancient woodlands of Europe and rugged landscapes of the Americas, the series offers a unique blend of cultural and physical challenges. Inclusive Competition Model The XTERRA Trail Run World Series stands out by…

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Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Results 2024

May 21, 2024 abichal27Andy Berry, Maria Pijoan Gall, Mark Darbyshire, Rachel Fawcett, Ultra-Trail® Snowdonia0 comment

Mark Darbyshire set a new course record at Ultra-Tail Snowdonia 2024 completing the 100-mile run in 23:41:13. After winning the Centurion Wendover Woods 100 in 2023, Rachel Fawcett turned in an impressive performance in North Wales winning the UTS by UTMB in 34:10:57, 5 and half hours ahead of Maria Pijoan Gall (ESP). 100m Women’s Results 1 Rachel Fawcett, GBr 34:10:57 2 Maria Pijoan Gall, ESp 39:47:42 3 Corine Kagerer, CHE 41:12:05 and Nikki Arthur, GB 41:12:05 100m Results Mark Darbyshire, GBr 23:41:13 Andy Berry, GBr 25:18:51 Michael Dunstan, AUS…

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Macdonald And Azumi Scoop Wins At 100 Mile Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB

February 19, 2024 abichal27100-mile race, 100K, 50km race, Adrian MacDonald, Beth Garland, Caitlin Fielder, Daniel Jones, Konoka Azumi, Michael Sutton, Ronnie Sparke, Rotorua, Ruth Croft, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB, trail running, ultrarunner0 comment

Four champions were crowned on the morning of the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB®, with two Kiwis and two Brits sharing the 50km and 21km spoils. In the 50km women’s race, Rotorua-raised Caitlin Fielder took out her third Tarawera title, securing victory in 4:01:41. Fielder’s lead was never seriously troubled, instead she battled herself throughout the race as she faced cramping issues particularly on some of the uphill sections. “I feel pretty good, but pretty happy it’s over to be honest,” said Fielder. “Sometimes you have races…

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Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB 2024

February 15, 2024 abichal27manaakitanga, New Zealand, Paul Charteris, Rotorua, Rotorua to Kawerau, run, runners, running, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB, Tarawera Ultramarathon, Trail runners, trail running, trail running festival, trails, ultrarunner0 comment

This year, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB® will celebrate its 15th year of running, over time growing to become New Zealand’s premier trail running event and one of the largest ultra-trail races in the world. The 2024 event will take place from 17-18 February and is expected to welcome a record number of starters to the trails of Rotorua. Founded in 2009 as the Tarawera Ultramarathon by Kawerau local Paul Charteris, the race was about creating an experience of connection with land and people – a way to showcase the amazing…

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2024 UTMB World Series Calendar

December 1, 2023November 29, 2023 abichal272024 UTMB World Series Calendar0 comment

41 events are now confirmed for the 2024 UTMB World Series, giving trail running communities around the world the chance to find a race closer to them. The current updated calendar currently features 19 events in Europe, including the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc, the founding race of the global circuit and the home of the UTMB World Series Finals. For more information about Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB visit tenerife.utmb.world. For more information about the UTMB World Series visit www.utmb.world. UTMB® World Series 2024 calendar (as of 28 October 2023) Tarawera…

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Tenerife Bluetrail Joins UTMB® World Series 2024

November 29, 2023 abichal27Canary Islands, Running Stones, Teide National Park, Teide volcano, Tenerife Bluetrail, The UTMB® World Series, trail running, UTMB World Series Finals, UTMB® World Series 20240 comment

Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB® will become the second event in Spain to join the UTMB® World Series in 2024. This offers the large community of runners across the country the opportunity to explore the highest peak in Spain and its surroundings. Taking place from the 6-8 June 2024, runners can choose from four UTMB Category races. Distances include 110km, 73km, 47km and 24km as well as community races and a Vertical Night challenge allowing runners to discover the Teide Volcano. Registration will open to UTMB Index Holders on the 4th…

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Ultra-Trail Australia 50Km

May 12, 2023 abichal27100km races, Australian trail running, Scotty Hawker, Steph Auston, trail, Trail runners, trail running, ultra trail race, Ultra-Trail Australia 50Km, ultrarunners0 comment

OCEANIA’S ELITE TRAIL RUNNERS CHASING UTA50 CROWN A host of Oceania’s top trail ultrarunners will battle it out over 50km at the 2023 Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB this Saturday 14 May. The men’s UTA50 race features a strong field with a blend of youth and experience, including Scotty Hawker (NZL), Charlie Hamilton (AUS), Ben Duffus (AUS), Piotr Babis (POL), and Blake Turner (AUS). Hawker, a 2019 UTMB podium finisher, and the up-and-coming Hamilton, racing the 50km distance for only the second time in his career, look set to…