A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Skyrunning (check that article out here). In my research for it, I ended up getting totally sidetracked and scrolling through upcoming Skyraces. In the process, I stumbled across the Snowdon Skyrace, a Welsh race not too far from my home in the UK. I called … Read more
Are you looking for the adventure of a lifetime? Look no further because I have the perfect one for you! The Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica. Over 6 days and 225k, this race takes in the best of Costa Rica! My experience running the Coastal Challenge was out of this world, and if you are … Read more
How can you truly experience this beautiful and varied planet we live on? Competing in the RacingThePlanet 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series would be one way. The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series takes place in four deserts around the world. Participants traverse 155 miles over several days in each self-supported ultramarathon, running through sand dunes, past an … Read more
The Western States 100 is the oldest 100-mile ultra trail race in the world. It is well-known for its history and challenging conditions including 18,000 feet of climbing and temperature swings from the blistering cold to triple-digit heat. For almost five decades, Western States has been home to some of the sport’s most legendary competitions … Read more
Leave it to Lazarus Lake, creator of the Barkley Marathons (arguably one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world) and the Backyard Ultra, to transform the idea of racing virtually into a years-long, team-based race around the world. After the success of his four-month-long virtual Race Across Tennessee held during the summer of 2020, Lake … Read more
If you’re a trail runner, then you’ve likely heard of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc or UTMB. It is considered one of the most significant, competitive, beautiful, and challenging ultramarathon trail races in the world. Each year in the summer, tens of thousands of outdoor adventurers from around the world gather in Chamonix, France to take … Read more
The Badwater 135 ultramarathon is known as one of, if not THE, most challenging ultras on the face of the planet. It combines distance with grueling terrain and elevation with staggering heat. Here we investigate what the Badwater ultra entails, why it is so hard to get into, and why so many ultramarathoners want to … Read more
The Barkleys Marathon is infamous for its difficulty and elusiveness. It is known as one of, if not THE, toughest ultramarathon in the world. Here we try to shed light on the mysterious race and why so many ultrarunners want to try to conquer it (yet fail). What is the hardest marathon? The Barkleys Marathon … Read more
Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, also known as Big’s Backyard Ultra or Backyard Ultra, is the original backyard ultra, invented by Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell of Bell Buckle, Tennessee in 2012, the mastermind of the famed Barkley Marathons and more recently, CRAW. Since its founding, Backyard Ultras have popped up all over the world, especially gaining popularity during … Read more
By Maria Andrews, all images copyright Stuart March Photography, used with kind permission I have dipped in and out of running my whole life. During my school days I ran cross country. Then, after taking a few years out to be a teenager, I fancied a challenge and signed up for a marathon in my … Read more