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Leadville 100 results: a 31-year ultra running record finally topples with dazzling debut from ER doctor Anne Flower, David Roche gets even faster
By Julia Clarke published
Flower was running her first-ever 100 mile race, and shaved 8 minutes off the longstanding record, while Roche beat his own 2024 time

Cape Town to host 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, with Table Mountain's trails set to "pose a stern challenge to elite runners"
By Julia Clarke published
This is the first time the prestigious races will come to Africa

Turns out the real winner of this year’s Western States was Hoka, according to new survey of shoes worn by running’s elite
By Julia Clarke published
A survey of data collected by iRunFar has revealed that Hokas were by far the most popular shoe choice at this year’s WSER

Katie Schide battles for third place at iconic Sierre-Zinal mountain race as Kenyan runners dominate in Swiss Alps
By Julia Clarke published
It was the ultra running legend's second time on the course

"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back?
By Julia Clarke last updated
After her disappointing Cocodona 250 attempt, Dauwalter has brushed off her Shortneys and is getting back on the trail

Ultra runner killed when sudden "extremely violent" storm breaks out during race in Romania
By Julia Clarke published
The race was cancelled, and 23 participants had to be rescued from the scene

“I ran with joy”: Stephanie Case won the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100k, despite starting 30 minutes behind the elites and breastfeeding her daughter en route – here’s how she did it
By Julia Clarke published
The Canadian runner made headlines when she breastfed her way to the finish line of the tough 100k race

From California's central coast to China's ancient mountains, 2 rugged new UTMB races for 2025 promise a "deep connection between sport, nature, and local heritage"
By Julia Clarke published
The races have been added to the 2025 UTMB calendar in response to "growing local demand"

Female ultra runner finishes 100-mile race from England to Scotland so far ahead of next competitor she's home in bed by the time he crosses finish line
By Julia Clarke published
Anna Rutherford stormed the first Castle to Castle Rat Race in just 17 hours and 23 minutes

"There’s a reason Hard is in the name": so much went down at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run we've only just caught our breath – here's everything you missed
By Julia Clarke last updated
This year's Hardrock saw new course records, the tragic death of a runner, and a French invasion of the men's podium
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