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"We’re taking action to protect the environment that we cherish": UTMB Mont Blanc runners will be rewarded for choosing low carbon travel options in bid to reduce race emissions by 20%
By Julia Clarke published
A new audit reveals that 88% of the UTMB Mont Blanc's total emissions are generated by transport, and race organizers want to reduce that number

Think you can pace Kilian Jornet at Western States? Apply now for your chance to be "part of history in motion"
By Julia Clarke published
The ultra running legend posted the unique opportunity to pace him for 20 miles of the iconic race

"Hugely appealing to many runners": UTMB eyes Eurosport coverage, and possible extra UK event in its popular ultra trail running World Series
By Alex Foxfield published
UTMB is considering adding a third UK race to capitalize on trail running's unstoppable boom

Resilient Canadian trail runner triumphs at Britain's biggest ultramarathon despite multiple stops to breastfeed
By Charlie Lyon published
Stephanie Case used aid stations along the grueling route to feed six-month-old daughter, Pepper, and still took women's gold

"A story about trust, instinct, and the magic of moving together" – new documentary tells the story of Nova, the ultra running dog
By Julia Clarke published
The documentary follows ultra runner Evan Birch and his dog Nova as they embark on a 100-mile trail race together

"We're heartbroken" – trail runner dies amid soaring temperatures at Southern California half marathon
By Julia Clarke published
The 38-year-old is reported to be one of four runners taken to the hospital

"Fueled by fire, grit, and an unshakable will": stunning new course records from Dan Green, Rachel Entrekin at Cocodona 250
By Julia Clarke last updated
The 250-mile race was a disappointment for Courtney Dauwalter, but both the men's and women's race saw record times

"Well, shoot": Courtney Dauwalter's Cocodona 250 dreams grind to a halt at mile 108
By Julia Clarke last updated
After a strong start, the ultra running queen has dropped out of her first 250-mile race

"History in motion" – watch Courtney Dauwalter cruise into Prescott at mile 77 on the Cocodona 250 course as the overall race leader
By Julia Clarke published
The queen of trail running is blazing across Arizona despite challenging conditions in the desert

“Imagine being told you can’t run, just because of who you are”: how Free to Run is using outdoor sports to empower girls and women
By Pat Kinsella last updated
We meet up with a charity that uses running, hiking and camping to empower girls and women in places afflicted by conflict and gender discrimination
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