Ultra

My eyes teared up as I crossed the start line of Florida’s Long Haul 100. I was unexpectedly emotional after years of wanting to attempt the distance but having been sidelined by injuries. The post Long Haul 100: First 100 in Florida appeared first on Ultra…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar features FOURmidable, Flat Branch Ultra, Cabin Fever 50K, and Febapple Frozen Fifty. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — February 21, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Sponsored by Topo Sarah Carter began her freshman year of college like most high school graduates. She was excited to move from her home in Phoenix, Arizona, to the University… The post Sarah Carter: Finding Her Rhythm appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Let’s cut to the chase here. No one is talking about this topic. And, yeah, you can hold onto your flimsy idea that “200s are just fast hiking” all you want, but: a) this doesn’t necessarily have to be true, and b) shut up. The post How…Read more

This weekend’s ultramarathon results include Black Canyon Ultras, the Barkley Marathons, Rocky 50, and the Ranch 50K. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — February 15, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The 4 Fore 30 Backyard Ultra in Missouri has changed a lot over the last few years. In 2023, the event was held on a golf course, in 2024 it switched to a road out-and-back and in 2025 the race introduced its most beautiful and complex loop yet….Read more

Overgrowth in the desert is not like overgrowth where I grew up on the East Coast, where you can just swing through it and maybe feel the sweat of the last runner. I think I may have left some skin and maybe a little blood behind. The post…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar features the Ranch 50K, Black Canyon Ultras, and Outlaw 100. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — February 14, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Activity is in our DNA. From our first prenatal kicks to those early, triumphant steps captured on a smartphone, we’re drawn to movement. The post Are We Really Born to Run? appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results includes Rocky Raccoon 100, Elephant Mountain, Algonquin 50K, Monterey 50 Ultra, and Fort Ord Trail Runs. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — February 8, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Scotty Sandow sits down with the editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to discuss the latest issue. Packed with more than just UltraRunners of the Year. The post What’s the Issue w/ Amy Clark appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The Montebello Country Store sits unassumingly on a country road high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County, Virginia. Life is noticeably slower here, with no cell service to be found, but plenty of horses and cattle. The post Long Live MMTR appeared first onRead more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Fort Ord Trail Run, Lake of the Woods 50K, Rocky Raccoon, and The Algonquin 50K. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — February 7, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

After giving a talk to a group of school kids and describing the sport of ultrarunning, they gave me mixed looks of confusion, awe and concern for my sanity. The post Ultra What? appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

This weekend’s ultramarathon race results include Arches Ultra, Winter Deception Pass 50K, Sean O’Brien Trail Races, and Dark Anchor. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — February 1, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Research affiliate Jill Colangelo returns to the podcast to discuss her study on ultra endurance athletes. She talks with host Scotty Sandow about the results of the study, what determines an athlete’s risk for developing an eating disorder, the effects of overtraining and much more.  The postRead more

The Tussey Mountainback may best be known for its iconic, single-loop 50-mile course on mostly unpaved forest roads. The Mountainback’s 50-mile race has seen 26 incarnations since its inception in 2000. The post Tussey Mountainback: Slipping into Darkness appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

The inspiration for this event and founder of the Snowdrop Foundation was Chelsey Campbell who, in 2006 at age 15, underwent a record-breaking 27-hour surgery for a rare cancer. The post Snowdrop 55 Hour Ultra Race and Relay: Laps for Chelsey appeared first on Ultra Running…Read more

This weekend’s ultramarathon race calendar features Sean O’Brien, Dark Anchor, Frosty Squatchy, and Yukon Artic Ultra. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 31, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

Purchase Back Issue: Print+Digital Digital Only Features Moving Forward Motivation, Indeed by Amy Clark Milestones by UltraRunning Magazine Are We Really Born to Run? by Nick Tiller, PhD Arrowhead 135… The post UltraRunning Feb/Mar 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race results include Mountain Mist, Golden Gate Trail Classic, Wilson Frozen Creek 50K, and Clearwater Marathon Running Festival. The post Ultra Weekend Recap — January 25, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more

There’s something special about Guthrie, Oklahoma, on race morning. Maybe it’s the crisp air rolling off Lake Liberty, the quiet hum of runners warming up or the feeling that you’re about to step into a small story that becomes a big memory. The post Thunderbird Trail Run:…Read more

Last fall, Tracksmith expanded their Eliot shoe lineup to include the Eliot Range, specifically designed for off-road use and built with fall cross-country weather in mind. Continuing with that thought, when cross-country season is over and the weather gets harsh and frigid, that’s where the new Eliot NDO…Read more

This week’s ultramarathon race calendar includes Calico Trail Run, Cactus Roulette, Mountain Mist, Ted Corbitt 50K, and Ultra Trail Oso Negro. The post What’s Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 24, 2026 appeared first on Ultra Running Magazine.Read more