19 Jul 08

Kouros to compete at Swedish 6 day race In a major coup for Swedish Ultra running, Greek STAR, Yiannis Kouros is on the starting lineup to compete in the Ultravecka 6 Day race from 20 -26 July 08. This is his first 6 day race, since he broke his own 6 day world record three years ago at Colac…………………More

Vermont 100 – This weekend ………………More

18 Jul 08

Wakefield 24hr – July 25th…………….More

13 Jul 08

SKINS to support BRT Run The most exciting news is that SKINS have kindly offered their support for the run this year. For full details, check out the website: http://www.brtrun.com.au ……………More

11 Jul 08

Badwater – starts Monday Recognized globally as “the world’s toughest foot race,” this legendary event pits up to 90 of the world?s toughest athletes?runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers?against one another and the elements. Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55c), it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet……………..More

Lisa Tamati to tackle Badwater

Death Valley Race pushes the limits

San Diego runners favourite to win

2009 Mors 100 Miles…………………More

The Steamboat 50 – 2008………..More

04Jul 08

2009 Western States entry Process The WS Board is looking at all options going into 2009 and expects to be posting final entry procedures sometime in August. Please stay tuned. As it stands, all runners on the “Official 2008 Start List” are automatic entrants into WS next year…….More

01 Jul 08

Colac 2008 – the Tradition continues After a two year absence it is exciting news that the Australian 6 day race will be on again this year. It is back at Colac. It has a new venue and new race director…….More

29 Jun 08

3100 mile race is underway ………………..More

19 Jun 08

Angeles Crest 100 racebook online The Angeles Crest 100 Racebook is now online. This was a good year to revise a lot of content…….More

New England 100/200 Races The New England 100 Mile and 200 Mile Ultra-Marathons are still on and we are putting together one hell of a race for you! Registration IS indeed open and there is NO cap on the number of runners allowed (subject to change) The 200 Milers will Start on November 6 and have 72 Hours to complete the course…….More

18 June 08

Correo de la Calcenada.……………….More

Ontario Ultra Trail Series…..Our season is well under way with the Seaton, Toronto, Ganaraska, Sulphur & Kingston races races now complete.  If you have not had a chance to check out the upcoming races be sure to drop by our site at http://ouser.org for details………More

15 June 08

Commonwealth Fell running event gathering speed The first ever Commonwealth ultra distance and mountain running championship is planned for September 2009 and could see fell running return to its natural home (the world’s first ever organised fell race took place in Grasmere in 1850)………More

13 Jun 08

Shvetsov the man to beat at Comrades With the Comrades Marathon just days away, the most frequently-asked question is: Who can prevent Leonid Shvetsov from defending his crown to become the first man in two decades to claim back-to-back titles?………..More

2008 Cranberry Ultra Multiple out and back course held on a pristine offshore Maine Island. Paved route, rolling terrian with cooling sea breezes. No Time limit. Field limit: 50. Fee: $50. Tech shirts and post race lobster feed included with entry fee, finishers medals and fun………..More

Iceland Ultra 2008 The “Laugavegur” course is one of the most beautiful in Iceland, stretching from Landmannalaugar in the highlands to Thorsmork, a natural reservation area. The area is famous for the yellow, orange and purple hues of the surrounding mountains……………More

11 Jun 08

South African runners aim to recapture Comrades Up race There were a few smiles at Mr Price early on Tuesday when they announced the names of the South African runners in their elite squad for Sunday’s Comrades Marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg……More

09 Jun 08

The Antibes 6 day race – Now on…….More

31 May 08

Mors 100 Mile – On now……More

30 May 08

24hr Trail Race for Australia Montrail, the premier trail running and hiking footwear for outdoor athletes around the world, are partnering together with AROC Sport and Run For Your Life Magazine, to bring runners of all abilities a super fun, extra rewarding trail running event!……..More

25 May 08

UNIX 48hr Track Race – In Hungary in July!……………More

23 May 08

24 – 48 hr at Bornholm , Denmark – This weekend This weekend sees the running of the 24 hr and 48hr at Bornholm in Denmark. Courtesy of my good friend, Jesper Olsen (who is crewing this weekend), I expect to receive some video, photos and sound bytes. ………More

21 May 08

HURT 100 – 2009 On behalf of the H.U.R.T. 100 I would like to announce that the 2009 edition of the H.U.R.T. 100 will be held on January 17-18, 2009 in the urban jungle (AKA Makiki Trail System) near Waikiki…….More

17 May 08

Japanese runners dominating at the 48hr Surgere After 14 hours, Japanese runners are in the top three positions at the 48hr Surgere in France. Leading is Ryochi Sekiya with 151.398km. Second and leading female is Sumi Inagaki with 140.239km. Third is Masayuki Otaki with 136.922km……….More

15 May 08

48hr Surgeres – on this weekend………..More

and newspaper articles on William Sichel and Tony Mangan

11May 08

Hartell ready for Fellsman Challenge More than 350 runners and walkers will take to the high ground of the Yorkshire Dales this weekend to tackle one of the most challenging long-distance events in the country……………...More

6 May 08

Bangalore Ultra 2008 After its remarkable success last year, Runners For Life brings the longest run back to Bangalore. Are you keen to break the mould and do the unthinkable? Then the Bangalore Ultra Marathon is for you!………More

04 May 08

Ultrabalaton 2008 Have you heard about the UltraBalaton, an Ultra running race from Hungary?
It’s one of the most beautiful races in Europe. The distance is 212km which can be done both individually or in a relay………More

03 May 08

Starting list for this year’s Surgeres 48hr………….More

26 Apr 08

Copenhagen 100km – on now………….More

22 Apr 08

PACE Run – 1 week to the start There’s snow on the ground, it’s 25 degrees, and in one week I’ll be in North Dakota with the 620-mile route stretched out in front of me……..More

17 Apr 08

Coburg 2008 – Quality and Quantity Coburg Harriers and Race Director, Tim Erickson should be quietly pleased with the first rate field that has entered for the Victorian 24hr Track Championship at Harold Stephens Track this weekend. Two words come to mind when looking at the field. Quality and Quantity! There are 49 athletes entered in the 12h and 24h run and walk events which are scheduled for the weekend…….More

16 Apr 08

Green Jewel 50 and 100km Information on the new Green Jewel 100K and 50K Fun Runs on Saturday, May 3 is now available at http://www.greenjewel.org. The point-to-point race, which is mostly along the All Purpose Trail, covers the Emerald Necklace of the Cleveland Metroparks, starting at Scenic Park in Rocky River and finishing near the Nature Center in the North Chagrin……More

13 Apr 08

24hrs for Legacy – 6 days away On the 19th and 20th April this year (6 days away), I will be competing in the Victorian 24hr Track Championship at Coburg, Victoria. This is my first one for a few years and I do have a personal best of 121km……..More

11 Apr 08

2008 Tahoe rim Trail runs have filled Just a quick post to let all of you know that the 2008 offering of the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs has filled. We’ll honor any registrations submitted both online via Active.com and by postmark by no later than midnight tonight…….More

McNaughton Park Trail Runs Webcast There will be a webcast of the 150, 100, and 50 mile McNaughton Park Trail Runs. We’re up to 219 runners. We’ll have 53 toeing the line at noon Friday for the start of the 2nd 150-miler in McNaughton Park. The next morning 60 100-milers and 106 50-milers will flood the park with energy…….More

5th Annual Virginia 24hr There is still plenty of room in the above race. The flyer/registration form is posted at Peninsulatrackclub.com —- on the lower right as you scroll down. I expect about 15-20 ultrarunners and 6-7 teams of 2 to 12 runners…….More

Marathon of Ontario – 2008 Spring is finally starting to show its face here in Ontario after a record winter, which saw over 360cm of snow fall on the race course. Within the next few weeks we hope to be able to get access to the Bruce Peninsula again and take another planning trip to this amazing race destination……..More

Ultravecka – 6 days in Sweden…………More

07 Apr 08

McNaughton Tour I was out on the McNaughton Park trails this weekend, and the trail is in excellent shape. So barring a monsoon this next week, things should be pretty good out there…….More

New York Multiday preview Some of the?VERY BEST?ultrarunners in the world will be on the line in historic Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NYC on April 23.? Dan Brannen had an excellent recent post detailing the various records that have been set in this park, stretching to Don Ritchie’s 11:51? 100 mile road run in 1978.? As far back as the 1940s and 50s various marathons ran through or finished in the park…….More

29 Mar 08

Bellarine Rail Trail 2008 The BRT Run is on again! Some news in brief to let everyone know the details of the BRT Run for 2008, scheduled for August 3……..More

International Field assembled for South African 6 day Starts on the 30 Mar with a good international field assembled. Good luck to Jesper Olsen who is treating the race as a warmup to his new World Run in a couple of months…….More