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"She's done it!": ultra runner Tara Dower sets new overall speed record on Vermont Long Trail, running 273 miles in less than 4 days

By Julia Clarke Published

Dower made headlines last year when she smashed the Appalachian Trail speed record

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Another victory for Miao Yao as storms fail to dampen spirits at the Hoka Val d'Aran by UTMB

By Alex Foxfield Published

With stormy weather forcing route changes to all races, Val d'Aran produces drama on the trails during this European Major of the UTMB World Series

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Charged by a bear! Ultra runner says scare from predator on the trail helped boost her performance at Western States

By Alex Foxfield Published

UK ultra-runner Fiona Pascall, 5th at this year's Western States, considers whether it was a charging bear that gave her a performance edge

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"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

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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

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“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

Health & Fitness
Jim Walmsley with arms raised at the finish line of the UTMB in 2023
UTMB Chianti: "It was really, really hard" – Walmsley rockets to the finish in 10 hours, Jornet and Bouillard bag golden tickets, Fiona Pascall leads women

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We'll see Walmsley, Jornet and Bouillard race again in June

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Vincent Bouillard running in the UTMB in 2024
“It’s going to be crazy” – 5 great reasons to watch the UTMB Chianti ultra marathon live this weekend (plus how to stream it)

By Julia Clarke Last updated

Three trail running greats go head to head, stunning scenery and experts make some great reasons to tune in for the live stream

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Kilian Jornet at the finish line of the UTMB in 2022
Jornet vs Walmsley vs Bouillard! UTMB 2025 launches with a fierce showdown, and you can watch it live – here are all the details

By Julia Clarke Published

The last three winners of the UTMB finals are facing off in what's sure to be a thrilling race

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Jim Walmsley in the UTMB 2023
Watch as Jim Walmsley absolutely charges over ankle-breaking technical terrain to set new 50k course record in desert ultra

By Julia Clarke Published

Walmsley delivered another resounding victory at the Arizona race

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