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2025 XTERRA European Trail Run Championship

November 11, 2025 abichal27Andreu Contijoch Culleré, Andreu Simon Aymerich, Catalonia, Collbató, Cursa de l’Alba, Dalia Alonso Pedreño, European Championship, Itziar Oteiza Resano, Marató de Montserrat, Montserrat, mountain race, running community, Sant Jeroni, trail half marathon, trail marathon, trail running, XTERRA, XTERRA qualifiers0 comment

The 2025 XTERRA European Trail Run Championship took place on November 8 in Collbató, Catalonia, during Montserrat’s Millennium celebration. Cloudy skies and a comfortable 18°C followed a night of steady rain, leaving the mountain glowing in the autumn morning light. “It was so beautiful, the color was perfect, and the atmosphere with people cheering and sharing this moment was amazing,” said Andreu Simon Aymerich (ESP), local athlete and 2025 European Trail Run Champion in the 22K Trail Half Marathon. ‍232 qualifying slots were awarded for the 2026 XTERRA Trail Run…

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NNormal Tomir 02

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 abichal27abrasion-resistant materials, craft-stitched, EExpure™, Killian Jornet, NNormal, Tomir 02, trail running, Vibram® Litebase outsole, Vibram® Traction Lug0 comment

“You’ve probably heard about Tomir 02, our highest-performance shoe. Built stronger, with abrasion-resistant materials craft-stitched onto the midsole. To run longer, with a thinner and lighter Vibram® Litebase outsole and Vibram® Traction Lug for increased grip. With more cushioning, thanks to an EExpure™ midsole engineered specifically for trail running”. Website: NNormal.com

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UTMB – Strava Collaboration

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 abichal27Gen Z females, HOKA UTMB®, Mont-Blanc World Series Finals, More women, Strava, Strava Segments, Trail runners, trail running, trail running community, trail runs, ultra-endurance challenges, UTMB, UTMB - Strava, UTMB Index Races, World Series Majors0 comment

UTMB – Strava Collaboration : UTMB® World Series, the global circuit for trail runners, and Strava, the leading digital platform for active people, have today announced a strategic global partnership and released a joint data story exploring the evolution of trail running. The initiative comes as both brands aim to better serve the trail running community by delivering innovative, immersive, and community-driven experiences. Key features of the collaboration include: UTMB® World Series and Majors featured on Strava: UTMB® World Series Majors and Finals will reinforce their presence on Strava, in…

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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 running1 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 Calendar4 Comments

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…