Ultrarunning

Swiss mountain runner Stéphanie Perriard, already under a three-year suspension for doping, has now received an additional six-year ban for falsification, further tarnishing her once-promising career.  The latest blow to Perriard’s reputation comes as a result of her attempt to manipulate the investigation process, a move that has left the ultra-running community and fans worldwide … Read more

Ultra Trail Cape Town, set to take place November 24 to 26, will be short one runner after British runner Tom Evans withdrew from the competition after being mugged while on a training run in South Africa. Evans, 31, this year became the first-ever British man to win the Western States 100 and was getting … Read more

Runner banned from all UK Athletics licensed races, representing Great Britain, or engaging in coaching or managing.

In the wake of the Ultra-Trail World Tour’s (UTWT) dissolution, a vision began to take shape that transcended borders and celebrated the essence of trail running.  Frustrations began growing among independent race organizers and ultra runners themselves, as the spirit of the sport was being lost to commodification by Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) and … Read more

Vienna, Ilinois’ Tunnel Hill Race Sets The Stage For Many Records To Fall

This weekend on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, athletes lined up for Trans Lantau by UTMB. The event offered runners four distances, including 100 miles, 100k, 50k, and 25k. Lantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, home to many manmade landmarks and is well known for its mountainous terrain. The longest race covered … Read more

Recently, UTMB confirmed its first Canadian event, which will be part of the 2024 UTMB World Series, Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB. However, this announcement has not received many positive reactions from the ultra-running community. The UTMB event will be held on September 28-29, 2024, at Whistler Blackcomb, a world-class ski resort. This is the … Read more

The Race That Only Ends When One Runner Is Left Standing

Ultra-Trail Mount Yun by UTMB made its debut in the UTMB World Series this year with three race categories: 100k, 50k, and 20k. Taking place in the Chinese province of Shanxi, it provides greater opportunities for athletes from China and surrounding areas to qualify for the UTMB World Series Finals and the elusive Ultra-Trail du … Read more

This weekend, in the city of Big Bear Lake, California, just three hours outside of Los Angeles, runners were challenged by Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB. The race would also serve as a dual qualifier to the 2024 UTMB World Series Final, held at the end of August in Chamonix, France, and the 2024 Western … Read more