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More women than ever are taking part in trail running events, according to new UTMB figures
By Julia Clarke published
Female participation jumped from a quarter to nearly one third on the UTMB circuit in 2024

What are the world’s most legendary trail races?
By Alex Foxfield published
From short and sharp mountain races to epic, multi-day adventures, we reveal the world’s most legendary trail races

UTMB runners will have access to personalized online coaching in 2025, thanks to new partnership with RunMotion Coach
By Julia Clarke published
The partnership provides access to programs tailored to your objectives, schedule, level and conditions of fitness

7 tips for completing a desert marathon: top ultra runner Jon Shield reveals how he prepared for Namibia’s Desert Ultra
By Rob Kemp published
British athlete and ultra running coach Jon Shield reveals what it takes to smash a race across the Namibian desert

Australian HOKA Ultra-Trail Blue Mountains event added to the UTMB World Series Major
By Lilith Hudson published
The trail running event is the largest in the southern hemisphere and joins the run-up of existing UTMB Majors across Asia, Europe, and North America

"This dude is an absolute machine" – 99°F heat no match for ultra runner David Roche, who snatches victory at Javelina Jundred
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Boulder-based runner is quickly cementing his place as one of the best ultra runners in the world right now

New Balance flexes on trail running world with Mont Blanc Marathon sponsorship
By Julia Clarke published
The five-year agreement will focus on live broadcasting of the races and reducing the environmental impact of the event

"Dizzy descents, endless climbs, and mud" – Mathieu Blanchard comes out swinging at Reunion Island 100-miler after disappointing UTMB DNF
By Julia Clarke published
The ultra runner came in nearly an hour ahead of the next runner in the grueling cross-island race
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