As many of you are aware, we are always looking for the “great connections” in running. To me, that’s one of the amazing things about our sport…we do it to seek solitude, yet often find great companionship on the roads and trails we visit. These connections “open our eyes” to the world around us in […]
June 28, 2012 by Jeremy
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Are you a friend of Planet Ultramarathon? If not, it is time you joined us on Facebook at the official PUM page. http://www.facebook.com/planetultramarathon Or hit the button on this post to join us. Jeremy
April 6, 2012 by Jeremy
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– The Amazing Maasai Ultra Marathon is a unique challenge: Compete with Maasai athletes in the remote plains of Kenya , the homeland of endurance running! – Participants have the chance to tackle 21km, 42km, or the ultra 75km on 29 September 2012. Early bird race week packages on www.amazingmaasaiultra.org until 31 May. – Running for a good cause: […]
December 28, 2008 by Jeremy
Comments Off on New Irish Ultra for 2009
Submitted by www.tonymangan.com Gearoid Towey, formerly of the Irish Olympic Rowing team and 2 times world rowing champion is putting on a 55km ultra challenge in Ireland. Gearoid says, ” I am organising an ultra run, night event based around the historic Art O Neill walk. The route and details are on www.artoneillchallenge.com ” From […]
December 26, 2008 by Jeremy
Comments Off on The North Face 2009 Enduarance Challenge Schedule
2009 Challenges Never Stop Exploring™ In 2009, The North Face® Endurance Challenge again welcomes you to run farther than you ever have. Whether you’re an aspiring 10K trail runner or an elite ultramarathoner looking to boost your performance, The North Face® Endurance Challenge holds something meaningful for you. Every Endurance Challenge event offers four epic […]
December 25, 2008 by Jeremy
Comments Off on Pacific Coast Trail Runs – 2009 Schedule
Whether you’re considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment. We are recognized for the spectacular courses, unsurpassed aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, distinctive t-shirt designs, and friendly atmosphere – all at a reasonable price. While awards are […]
December 22, 2008 by Jeremy
Comments Off on The North Face 100 back in 2009!…Can you conquer it in under 20 hours?
Global leader in outdoor footwear, apparel and equipment The North Face, will again host one of the toughest most physically challenging endurance trail runs on the Australian outdoor calendar: The North Face 100!
October 31, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Osage 50km Results
Osage 50K Results from 10-26-2008 Spirit of the Osage 50K on roads Name sex Age State Race Bib Time 1 Holder=2C Scott M 47 MO 50K 440 4:01:39 2 […]
October 22, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Twin Peaks 50/50 now offers 100k option for 2009
If you are interested in Twin Peaks 2009, there will now be a 100Km option (as well as the 50/50)! This will be a one time only race since Twin Peaks will be in it’s 3rd and final year in 2009. The 100Km course will be the same as the 50 Mile course with an […]
October 1, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Vermont 50 – A race report
RR: 2008 VT 50 A PR Story Visit on my blog for pictures (www.sherpajohn.blogspot.com) Bikers continued to line up on the access road to Ascutney Mountain Ski Resort, being called by class, and darting off into the darkness in large groups. As my buddy Pete lined his bike up in the Novice class, […]
October 1, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on New River Trail 50K Photos
New River Trail 50K Photos I’ve put a bunch of photos of the New River Trail 50K course on our Picasa photo-sharing site (link below). This is a new ultra Annette Bednosky is putting on Oct. 11 in southwestern Virginia. The race is full; I don’t know if Annette is accepting anyone else on […]
September 19, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Enter now for 2009 Twin Peaks
Hey all, Registration for Twin Peaks 2009 starts in two weeks on October 1 at 8AM PST. Be sure to sign up early if you want a spot. This race has sold out fast in the first two years. The 2009 event takes place on the original 2007 course (the 2008 course had to be […]
September 6, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Stevens Creek 50K: Places open
Stevens Creek 50K: Places open Places have opened up in the Stevens Creek 50K (Santa Cruz Mountains, Bay Area, California). Registration is available online through Saturday midday (no raceday reg): http://www.stevenscreek.com/stevenscreek50k.html The price: free The value: priceless
September 6, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on OTHTC High Desert Ultra – December 7, 2008
Howdy sport fans. Forwarding the following message from the RD for this years ever fun loving OTHTC High Desert 50k/30k. Slated for December 7, 2008. Hope to see some of you Listers here come December. Chris (fun lover) Rios Ridgecrest, Ca. **Subject: OTHTC High Desert Ultra – December 7, 2008 The OTHTC High Desert Ultra […]
August 22, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Racewalker Jared Tallent today became the first Australian male track and field athlete in one hundred years to win two medals at the same Games. This occurred when he won silver today in the 50km walk at Beijing. Link AUSTRALIAN Jared Tallent has made history, taking a silver and bronze medal at the Games, fuelled […]
August 15, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on The Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2008
Dear traillers, The Madeira Island Ultra Trail 2008 is a 24 hour ultra long competition organized by Clube de Montanha do Funchal and Confraria Trotamontes. This event will take place on the 20th of September of 2008 in Madeira Island. It comprises Two courses one around 100 km and another around 55 km. Both are […]
August 15, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on Beijing 50km Racewalk Preview
Link For the first time since 1992, there will be an Olympic gold medalist in the 50 km Race Walk whose name is not Robert Korzeniowski. With the post-Athens retirement of the Pole, who won every 50 km event he finished in the eight years between Atlanta and Athens, including three World Championships titles and […]
July 23, 2008 by planetultramarathon
From the Ultra List 50K Men’s Open: Peter Fain Women’s Open: Maureen Sheehan Men’s Masters: Michael Moffett Women’s Masters: Luanne Park 50M Men’s Open: Thomas Reiss (New Course Record) Women’s Open: Suzanna Bon Men’s Masters: Ron Gutierrez Women’ Masters: Bree Lambert Posted by Stuart Barrington
May 27, 2008 by planetultramarathon
Comments Off on 2008 Red Mountain UT 50K Full Results
2008 Red Mountain 50K Central to Ivins Ivins, UT May 24, 2008 Men 1. 52 Shaun Martin 25 AZ 1. 3:20:31.0 2. 17 David Holt 30 Washington UT 2. 3:30:31.2 3. 28 Nephi Gold 34 Idaho Falls ID 3. 3:52:07.0 4. 24 Nathan Eldridge 24 Springdale UT 4. 4:18:03.1 5. 20 Toby Bonilla 38 St […]
May 25, 2008 by planetultramarathon
ST. GEORGE – Kerri Higley threw up her arms and cheered Saturday as she took her final few steps in the Red Mountain Ultramarathon. OAS_AD(‘ArticleFlex_1’);After about four hours and 19 minutes spent running 31 miles, Higley was the first woman to cross the finish line at Unity Park in Ivins. “Woohoo, whoohoo,” she yelled. “I […]
July 9, 2012 by Jeremy
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