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Courtney Dauwalter crossing the finish line at the UTMB Nice
"I felt an intense thrill" – Courtney Dauwalter unstoppable at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, 2nd overall, 5 hours ahead of next female

By Julia Clarke Published

Dauwalter put in a serious bid for first overall at the race from the mountains to the French Riviera

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US trailer Courtney Dauwalter celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the 20th edition of The Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc
Courtney Dauwalter heads to France to tackle her next 100 miler – here's why it could signal a bid to reclaim UTMB crown

By Julia Clarke Published

Could we be in for another Dauwaulter-Schide face off in 2025?

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Runners in the UTMB reflected in Lac Combal
Now the dust has settled on the UTMB course, here are 7 lessons I learned from following the runners through the night

By Julia Clarke Published

This was my second year covering the UTMB and it was more spectacular and surprising than ever

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Fiona Russell runs her first ultra marathon
9 things I wish I'd known before running my first ultra marathon

By Fiona Russell Published

Completing her first ultra distance race was a huge learning curve for keen runner Fiona Russell. Now she knows better...

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Katie Schide celebrates her win in the 2024 UTMB
"This time I meant to do it" – UTMB's new queen Katie Schide on how she smashed Dauwalter's record in 2024

By Julia Clarke Published

Courtney's going to have to hand over her crown after a stunning display from Katie Schide at the UTMB 2024

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Vincent Bouillard celebrates his victory at UTMB 2024
"It was not even in my wildest dreams to think I could win" – who is Vincent Bouillard? Your UTMB 2024 champ, that's who

By Julia Clarke Published

Most of us hadn't even heard of ultra runner Vincent Bouillard when we woke up this morning, but we've heard of him now

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Katie Schide running in the 2024 UTMB
UTMB 2024: Walmsley is out in front, but the big story is Katie Schide

By Julia Clarke last updated

Schide is taking no prisoners at this year's UTMB

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Kílian Jornet hiking UTMB at Vallorcine
I just went for a trail run in Chamonix – let's hope the UTMB runners are prepared for hot conditions with these 3 strategies

By Julia Clarke Published

It’s a scorcher here at Chamonix, and the runners need to be prepared

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Finish line at UTMB 2024
UTMB 2024: We're live at the starting line and history has already been made

By Julia Clarke Published

50 km results are in and the 100 km race is underway as we wait for the 100-mile finale

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Ultra runner Harry Jones running in the desert
“There’s always more to give deep down” – ultra runner Harry Jones shares 4 things he’s doing to prepare for the UTMB finals

By Julia Clarke Published

With his fourth attempt at the 100 km CCC race this weekend, Jones is focused on altitude, nutrition, psychological preparation and, of course, the perfect shoes

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