In a landmark move toward inclusivity, the TransLantau races, part of the UTMB World Series events, have opened their doors to visually impaired athletes, allowing them to compete with guide runners. Liang Zhang, a 44-year-old Hong Kong runner who has been visually impaired since birth, is eagerly taking advantage of this progressive shift as he gears up for the 25km event scheduled for this Sunday.
here at the Runner’s Tribe we welcome the news that ‘Run for Wild Places’ challenge has just launched.It’s a new challenge event for runners created by the guy who created the Takayna Ultra that takes places this April challenging you to get out in nature, clock your kilometres and support one of three epic grassroot environmental organisations.
Prepare for an electrifying chapter in the realm of trail running as the World Trail Majors (WTM) makes its debut in 2024. This series, comprising a minimum of nine ultramarathons scattered across the globe, signals a nostalgic return, bringing back the essence of cherished races once part of the now-defunct Ultra-Trail World Tour.
Entries are now open for the fourth edition of the Margaret River Ultra Marathon on 1 May 2021 in south-west, Western Australia.
After a record field of 1,300 participants turned out for the 2020 (postponed) event last month, organisers are expecting the running community to once again embrace the magnificent course by confirming their entries now and avoid missing out.
Chamonix, France - In the world of trail running, an awe-inspiring spectacle unfolded on the afternoon of September 2, as Jim Walmsley and Courtney Dauwalter etched their names in history at the renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France. Their remarkable achievements were celebrated with exuberant cheers from the crowd, surpassing even the stirring strains of Vangelis's "Conquest of Paradise," the official UTMB theme.
A momentous event in the world of endurance running is set to take place in Chamonix, France, this August - the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Known worldwide for its exhilarating challenges, this remarkable week-long affair draws nearly 10,000 spirited runners from all corners of the globe, vying to test their mettle in seven distinct races that exemplify human determination and resilience.
In a remarkable display of stamina and determination, Andy Symonds and Sara Escobar-Carron emerged as victors at the Wild110 event of Wildstrubel by UTMB 2023, sealing their places at next year's UTMB World Series Finals.
Gary Cantrell, better known by his pseudonym Lazarus Lake, is a legend in the ultra-marathon world as the founder and race director of the Barkley Marathons. This race is infamous for its sheer brutality, and only a handful of people have ever completed the five-lap, 100-mile course within the time limit of 60 hours. Lake's eccentricity and unforgiving style have made him a cult figure in the running community, and his quotes are often seen as sources of inspiration, if not outright terror.
