Ultrarunning is booming. Twenty-one percent of respondents to a 2024 Runner’s World survey have run an ultramarathon, with 55 percent having run their first ultra in the past five years. In addition, ...

It took about 18 miles for Benny Hickok to realize exactly why the race earned the designation as Indiana’s “toughest trail race.” For starters, the trails guiding racers through the Owen-Putnam State ...

I had the privilege of being a guest on episode 8 of The Ostrich Running Podcast, hosted by Nick Meraz, where we explored together the complex relationship between ultra-running and emotional ...

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Dr. John Diana finally conquered the Western States Endurance Run in less than a day, all 100.2 miles of the race from Squaw Valley to Auburn. The Napa Valley orthopedic surgeon had made his debut in ...

Ultra runs and trail events in South Africa present a raw, formidable challenge defined by the sheer scale and geological drama of the landscape. The focus is primarily on the majestic Drakensberg ...

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 ...