Ultra

This week’s ultramarathon race results include Mohican Trail 100, Worlds End Ultramarathon, North Fork 50, and Smith Rock Classic. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — May 31, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

I had arrived at 5:15 that morning with a plan I’d reasoned my way into over several weeks. The John Wayne Grit Series 50k had 5,000 feet of elevation gain, on trails I’d been running monthly. I had run marathons before and 4 more miles seemed survivable. But more than…Read more

We sat down with David Laney and Topher Gaylord to find out what they thought key differences were between the US and Europe when it comes to athletes running UTMB Mont-Blanc. The post UTMB Mont-Blanc: Differences Between Europe & the US appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the 18th annual Keys 100 in Florida brought more than 1,000 individual and team runners across 42 bridges along the Overseas Highway to Key West, with their crews in tow. The post Keys 100: Paradise Revisited appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Smith Rock Classic, Mohican Trail Run, Lake to Ocean 100K, Worlds End, and Blackfoot Ultra. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 30, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

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This week’s ultramarathon race results include Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Stumptown Trail Runs, Adrenaline Trail Runs, and Sugar Badger Trail Races. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — May 24, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The silver edition of the San Diego 100 was run on May 1-2, and the new date, being a month earlier than when the race was traditionally run, brought cooler temperatures and high hopes for fast times. The post San Diego 100: 25 Years and a New Race Date appeared…Read more

If you entered the Cocodona 250 lottery, you already know what the entry fee looks like. You saw the number, sat with it for a minute and then, signed up anyway — because some experiences are just worth it. The post Budgeting for Cocodona appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The May 23, 2026 ultramarathon race calendar includes Stumptown Trail Runs, Sugar Badger 50/50, West Virginia Trail Fest, Trail Festival at Pineland Palms, and Sulphur Springs Trail Race. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 23, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The original TNF (The North Face) Altamesa 500 was released in 2023 as the brand sought to combine the most innovative design element of its time (supercritical foam midsole compounds) with the most popular use category (hybrid road to trail). The second version of the shoe was just released this…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race results include Cruel Jewel, Tillamook Burn, Massanutten, and Superior Spring Trail Race. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — May 17, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

From Gary Cantrell’s humble backyard in Tennessee, the Backyard format has exploded into one of the most influential movements in modern ultrarunning. Backyard Ultras now appear in small towns and major cities all over the world and are designated as national championships and international team competitions. The post One More…Read more

The logic goes like this: if heat acclimation improves performance in the heat, I should do as much heat training as possible before heading into a race. This way of thinking leads to athletes training in heat suits for long efforts, stacking thermal stress on top of training stress and…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar features Born to Run Ultramarathons, Superior Spring Trail Race, Cruel Jewel, South Mountain Reservation Mayapple Trail Runs, and Reesor 50. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 16, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The ACG Ultrafly Trail is the successor to the original shoe with the same namesake and serves as the high-performance model in the ACG lineup. The post REVIEW: Nike ACG Ultrafly Trail Shoe appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Cocodona 250 race results plus Ice Age Trail 50, Quad Rock 50, and Quicksilver ultramarathon results. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — May 10, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Amy and Scotty break down the April/May issue. They discuss mountain racing and what it means for flatlanders chasing UTMB dreams, Amy’s firsthand experience at this year’s Barkley Marathons and Dr. Nick Tiller’s deep dive into AI training plans. The post What’s the Issue w/ Amy Clark appeared first on…Read more

There aren’t many people who can say they discovered ultrarunning after meeting a few legends of the sport on a 10-day trek in the Arctic Circle. But that’s exactly what happened when Sandi Nypaver overslept one fateful morning in college. The post Sandi Nypaver: At Home in the Mountains appeared…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Quicksilver, Ice Age Trail, Hell Bender 100, Dirty German Trail Fest, and Conquer the Canuck. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — May 9, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The longer a race is, the more things can go wrong. Especially when there’s at least a second night of racing. The 200-mile races have grown in popularity, and many runners are moving up from 100-milers to take on a new challenge. The post 200-Milers vs. 100-Milers appeared first on…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race results include Strolling Jim, Miwok 100K, San Diego 100, and McDonald Forest 50K. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — May 3, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The Southern Grit Endurance Challenge made a powerful debut in its inaugural year, taking place in the rugged Knobs Region of central Kentucky, spanning Casey and Boyle counties. The post Southern Grit Endurance Challenge: Something for Everyone appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

After a DNF in 2024 and an immediate visit to a local witch store to redeem myself to Santa Muerte, I was eager to return to Puerto Vallarta Mexico by UTMB and finish the 100k. Unfortunately, in the days and weeks leading up to the race in early February, the…Read more