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Backyard ultras already have a reputation for being unconventional, but Frankie’s Vertical Backyard Ultra is taking things a notch higher, literally. A new event in Mabou, N.S., is being described as ...

Ultra runner Tim Kacprzak started 2026 by running 1 kilometre, and has added a kilometre each day in his attempt to win the ...

Running the Appalachian Trail (“AT”) is one of the most challenging and grueling feats in the world of ultra-distance running. The Appalachian Trail stretches 2,190 miles from Mount Katahdin in Maine ...

The hottest new event in distance running sounds like a riddle. The fastest runner doesn’t always win. It has no finish line. And it can drive adults to eat baby food. Behold the backyard ...

After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should. That matters because red blood cells have a tight job description.

The North Face’s 2025 footwear lineup features four brand-new shoes, all part of the brand’s Vectiv 3.0 innovation effort that the company says enhances underfoot stability, propulsion and comfort.

When Sara Cox met Professor Greg Whyte to mastermind the training for her Northern Marathon Challenge, she didn’t even own a pair of running shoes. Whyte, who famously helped to train David Walliams ...

An overview of Ultra Runs, Ultra Marathons and Ultra Trails in Switzerland. The dates for all Ultra Races in Switzerland, ...