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The latest stories, news & articles making waves in the world of ultrarunning

Story Is there risk in trail running?

Apr 16, 2025

Is there risk in trail running?

As a beginning trail runner, it’s important to recognize the potential for something bad to happen and mitigate that risk through intelligent planning and preparation.

Story City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

Apr 16, 2025

City of Cape Town withdraws support from Two Oceans Marathon

The City of Cape Town has officially withdrawn its support from the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, citing a breach of event permit conditions.

Story Will Goodge is attempting a run across Australia in record time

Apr 15, 2025

Will Goodge is attempting a run across Australia in record time

Will Goodge is trying to run from Perth to Sydney faster than anyone in history, averaging more than 100 kilometres a day across the unforgiving outback.

Story When the weather goes south

Apr 11, 2025

When the weather goes south

Tips for managing your race when weather changes on you unexpectedly.

Story Japanese ultra runner sets new record for running length of the Americas

Apr 11, 2025

Japanese ultra runner sets new record for running length of the Americas

Wataru Iino is on an epic 'trans atlas' quest that will take him five years to run across all five continents, and aims to do it using just five pairs of running shoes.

Story Avoiding Icarus’ fate: when to rein in your running

Apr 9, 2025

Avoiding Icarus’ fate: when to rein in your running

A look at some signs that you might be getting carried away with your training.

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Story Spain’s gruelling 101-kilometre ultramarathon returns to Malaga

Apr 9, 2025

Spain’s gruelling 101-kilometre ultramarathon returns to Malaga

More than 10,000 people will take part in a famous ultramarathon race between 9 and 11 May, organised by the Spanish Legion.

Story Two Oceans Marathon organisers apologise to runners who didn't receive a medal

Apr 9, 2025

Two Oceans Marathon organisers apologise to runners who didn't receive a medal

Runners took to social media with a range of complaints, including the lack of adequate water points, limited toilet facilities, and no medals for qualifying runners.

Story The legend of Davy Crockett: Utah’s ultrarunning man

Apr 8, 2025

The legend of Davy Crockett: Utah’s ultrarunning man

Davy Crockett — that’s his real name — went from 230-pound couch potato to running more than a hundred 100-mile races

Story Damian Hall claims new Northern Traverse course record in 300km epic

Apr 8, 2025

Damian Hall claims new Northern Traverse course record in 300km epic

British star Damian Hall showed why he was the pre-race favourite as he smashed the course record when winning the Northern Traverse.

Story Two Oceans Marathon: A hilarious tale of pain, beauty, and Vaseline

Apr 8, 2025

Two Oceans Marathon: A hilarious tale of pain, beauty, and Vaseline

Comedian athletes Rory Petzer and Sipho Marima share their takes on the 56km race, which had Sipho gaining a newfound appreciation for Vaseline!

Story Gerda Steyn bags 6th consecutive Two Oceans ultramarathon

Apr 7, 2025

Gerda Steyn bags 6th consecutive Two Oceans ultramarathon

Steyn crossed the finish line of the 56km race in a time of 3:29:11, more than eight minutes ahead of her closest competitor.

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