Transcend took place on Saturday, the 22nd of June, starting at Walyunga National Park, 45 minutes from Perth City in Whadjuk Country. The Transcend experience can be closely followed from afar like no other event in Australia, there is a live broadcast of the event on YouTube, with commentary...
Keira D’Amato, the former U.S. record-holder in the half marathon and marathon, has ended her long-standing coaching relationship with Scott Raczko to join Ed Eyestone’s elite training group in Provo, Utah.
D’Amato and her family have relocated to Utah for the summer. While she will stay there through her upcoming,...
Courtney Dauwalter, the two-time champion and current record holder, is gearing up for a historic bid at this year’s Hardrock 100. Having triumphed in both 2022 and 2023, Dauwalter returns to tackle the grueling 100-mile loop through Colorado’s stunning San Juan mountains.
Joss Naylor, the renowned fell runner and sheep farmer from Cumbria, has passed away at the age of 88. Celebrated as the ‘King of the Fells,’ Naylor's impressive career in ultramarathon running has cemented his legacy in some of the UK's most demanding trail landscapes.
Elhousine Elazzaoui of Morocco clinched a stunning victory in the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, defeating last year’s champion, Rémi Bonnet, in a captivating race. Elazzaoui, who won last year’s Grand Final, led the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) standings going into the fourth race of the season. Meanwhile, Swiss athlete Bonnet was making his first GTWS appearance of 2024, returning to the race he dominated a year ago.
Palisades Tahoe, California - Kenyan athletes Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Patrick Kipngeno demonstrated their dominance by securing victories in both the Vertical Kilometer (VK) and Skyrace events at the Broken Arrow Skyrace this weekend. Their remarkable performances took place from Friday through Sunday, June 23.
Tragedy Strikes at Ultra-Trail Race in France: One Fatality, Three Seriously Injured
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Samoëns, France - A somber cloud loomed over the Ultra-Trail du Haut Giffre (UTHG) race on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when adverse weather conditions led to the death of one runner and left three others seriously injured after falls on steep slopes.
Walmsley and Schide to Lead Elite Runners at 51st Western States 100 Endurance Run
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Top American ultra-runners Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both recent UTMB champions, are set to headline the 51st edition of the Western States 100 Endurance Run. This historic event, considered the most iconic 100-mile trail race globally, will take place on June 29-30 in Auburn, attracting an impressive lineup of elite athletes.
The Western States 100, the world’s oldest 100-mile footrace, stands as a monumental test of human endurance. Traversing California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, this race demands competitors climb over 5,000 meters, challenging even the most seasoned athletes. It has become synonymous with the legends of ultrarunning, including Jim Walmsley, Scott Jurek, and Ann Trason.
The running accomplishments of Rachel Drake and Tyler Green are awe-inspiring. However, their story extends far beyond paces and race results. This high-achieving couple juggles demanding careers, education, coaching, and family life with their one-and-a-half-year-old son, Lewis. Recently, Drake secured her spot in the 2024 Western States 100 with...