Read the full post on Run247. “That determination, that stubbornness – I get it all from her,” says Sam King about him Mum after his epic running feat The post ‘When I…
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UTMB hero Tom Evans heads to 2026 National Running Show and world record breaker Sophie Power returns
Read the full post on Run247. There’s lots for British ultrarunning fans to get excited about as the line up for next year’s event is finalised The post UTMB hero Tom Evans…
Ruth Croft and Jim Walmsley take the top titles at Trail Running Awards
Read the full post on Run247. It’s been another stellar season in trail ultrarunning and the awards season is now well under way to pick out the stars of the show The…
The split-second decision which turned a 2:09 marathon into a 2:06 for Olympic triathlon champ
Read the full post on Run247. The fantastic ‘Vamos’ series finishes on a high as Alex Yee executes the perfect race in Valencia to smash his personal best The post The split-second…
Metronomic pacing and average heart rate under 170: Alex Yee’s amazing Valencia Marathon in numbers
Read the full post on Run247. Fascinating insights show just how Olympic triathlon champion knocked a massive four-and-a-half minutes off his marathon PB The post Metronomic pacing and average heart rate under…
Sarah Perry conquers ‘The Hill’ just six weeks after her epic Backyard Ultra world record
Read the full post on Run247. ‘Fresh’ from her heroics in Tennessee, British ultrarunning star completes amazing challenge much closer to home The post Sarah Perry conquers ‘The Hill’ just six weeks…
‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook sets seven ‘semi-impossible’ ultra-endurance challenges – including a Forrest Gump-style non-stop run
Read the full post on Run247. Ultra-endurance star Russ Cook, aka ‘The Hardest Geezer’, to embark on seven-challenge programme that even he admits looks semi-impossible. The post ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook sets…
‘Chase the crazy idea! Why not!’ – Courtney Dauwalter smashes marathon PB and gets close to Olympic mark
Read the full post on Run247. “The training feels so different from what I’ve been doing for the past years and I’m excited to keep building on that.” The post ‘Chase the…
Valencia Marathon 2025 results: Kenyan double for Jepkosgei and Korir as Yee stars for Brits
Read the full post on Run247. The results are in from the year-ending Valencia Marathon where Joyciline Jepkosgei and John Korir took the wins The post Valencia Marathon 2025 results: Kenyan double…
Valencia Marathon 2025: Date, start time and how to watch live as Brits take on some greats
Read the full post on Run247. Peres Jepchirchir and Sisay Lemma look the favourites for the respective titles but there’s also an intriguing British challenge The post Valencia Marathon 2025: Date, start…
Aussie Stephanie Auston and Brit Morgan Glazier grab KosciMiler glory in the Snowy Mountains
Read the full post on Run247. All the results – plus reaction from the winners – after the 2025 Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB in New South Wales. The post Aussie Stephanie Auston…
‘Maranoia’ on their mind but Brits Yee and Sesemann targeting something special in Valencia
Read the full post on Run247. Their training has been fascinating to watch – can Olympic triathlon champ Alex Yee and Phil Sesemann now make it count? The post ‘Maranoia’ on their…
Ultrarunning legend Courtney Dauwalter takes on ‘26.2-mile sprint’ at California International Marathon
Read the full post on Run247. “Taking this side road to explore marathons has been so cool!” says American superstar ahead of tilt at CIM The post Ultrarunning legend Courtney Dauwalter takes…
Carroll and Bartholomew among favourites for Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB titles
Read the full post on Run247. The Snowy Mountains in Australia’s alpine region will challenge many of the world’s top trail runners this week The post Carroll and Bartholomew among favourites for…
Western States Endurance Run already looking like a race for the ages in 2026
Read the full post on Run247. Both defending champions, Kilian Jornet and a whole host of ultrarunning stars look set to tackle 100-mile classic in 2026 The post Western States Endurance Run…
Sara Cox conquers 135-mile ultramarathon in incredible fundraising effort for BBC Children in Need
Read the full post on Run247. Radio 2 DJ looks on course to raise a record amount for charity after epic journey taking Pudsey Bear back to Pudsey The post Sara Cox…