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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…

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Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB 2025

May 6, 2025 abichal27100K, 100M, 20K, 50K, Grand Raid Ventoux, Malaucène, Mont Ventoux, Race Results, Solidarity, trail running, Ultra-Trail, UTMB, Vaucluse0 comment

Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB 2025: A Weekend of Trail Running and Solidarity at the Giant of Provence The first edition of the Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB brought three intense days of competition, sporting achievements, and sharing to Malaucène, France, from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April 2025. Over 3,000 runners took part in the event, with 3,004 runners crossing the finish line. Participants represented 46 nationalities, with France, Belgium, and Switzerland being the most represented countries. The event offered four distances, ranging from 20K to 100M, taking runners…

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Kendal Skyline Ultra 50km

April 10, 2025April 9, 2025 abichal27Adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run, Kendal, Kendal Mountain Festival, Kendal Mountain Rescue Team, Kendal Skyline Ultra 50km, The North Face, trail, Trail runners, trail running0 comment

2025: Kendal Skyline Ultra 50km The Kendal Skyline Ultra 50km, supported by The North Face, is returning to the 2025 Kendal Mountain Festival! Taking place on Saturday 22nd November 2025, starting at 9:00 am this trail route is perfect for both a first-time ultrarunner looking to take on their first 50km and for experienced trail runners aiming to set a new PB. Routed across the remarkable skyline of Kendal, a pure trail run that takes in local landmarks and geologic features including limestone escarpments, a castle, a deer park and…

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Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 abichal27Alsatian landscape, Anna Carlson, La Ronde des Pages, Obernai, Sébastien Spehler, taste of adventure, Trail Alsace Grand Est, trail running0 comment

Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB celebrates Alsace’s heritage and its third edition with a new race: ‘La Ronde des Pages’ A new race: ‘La Ronde des Pages’ — over 17km with 300m elevation gain — is a semi-nocturnal event around Obernai Sébastien Spehler returns to defend his 100M (154km) title A new start line for the Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers in Turckheim Charity Bibs will support three organisations in 2025 Close to 7,000 runners expected for the third edition A must-do event for trail-running enthusiasts Trail Alsace Grand Est by…

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UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar

February 5, 2025 abichal27trail running, UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar1 Comment

The UTMB World Series 2025 Calendar was published some time ago and features a slew of new events around the world. List of new trail running events joining the circuit in 2025: EUROPE Arc of Attrition by UTMB® – January 24-26 (United Kingdom) Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB® – April 25-27 (France) Monte Rosa Walser Waeg by UTMB® – July 18-20 (Italy) Kaçkar by UTMB® – September 26-28 (Türkiye) ASIA Ultra-Trail Xiamen by UTMB® – March 1-2 (China) Ultra-Trail Great Wall by UTMB® – May 16-18 (China) Kaga Spa Trail…

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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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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 20241 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…

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Ultra-Trail Australia 2023 – A Look Back

April 19, 2023April 18, 2023 abichal27David Austin, festival of trail running, multiday, multiday festival, second largest trail running event, trail running, Ultra-Trail Australia 2023, ultramarathon, ultrarunner, ultrarunning, UTA, UTA100, UTMB® Mont-Blanc, UTMB® World Series0 comment

ULTRA-TRAIL AUSTRALIA FOUNDING RUNNER REMINISCES 15 YEARS OF HISTORY From 11-14 May 2023, Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB will celebrate its 15th anniversary, growing from humble beginnings to becoming the second largest trail running event in the world. Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA) began in 2008 as a single distance ultramarathon. 157 athletes took on 100 kilometres of spectacular trails through the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Fast forward 15 years, UTA has become a mainstay of the global ultrarunning calendar. It now attracts around 7,000 athletes each year to the now multiday festival…