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Ultra Tour Monte Rosa Registration 2020 – NOW OPEN!
The Ultra Tour Monte Rosa trail race is the perfect alternative trail race to the Ultra-Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Sign up today!
Matterhorn Ultraks «EXTREME»
The «EXTREME» Race of Matterhorn Ultraks is a new race designed expressly for the best Skyrunners of the world. This is pure Skyrunning!
What is the UTMB Race? All You Need To Know About This Epic Ultramarathon
Key questions answered: what is the UTMB race (Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc)? Where is this destination ultra race held? How long does it take, and how to enter.
Alternatives to UTMB – 6 Other Epic Mountain Races in European Trail Running Destinations
No race is quite like the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, but there are other great European mountain ultrarunning race alternatives to UTMB.
Crater Rim Ultra
Read all about the Crater Rim Ultra, a spectacular trail running event around the rim of extinct volcanoes near Christchurch, New Zealand.
Skyrunner World Series 2019: These Mountain Races Will Blow Your Mind!
The Skyrunner World Series 2019 season is made up of 15 races in 11 countries and one SkyMasters concluding the season. Find YOUR race!
Limone Extreme SkyRace – The Sky Masters Final
29km of real skyrunning with a 2,500 meter vertical climb with the start/finish line in beautiful Limone sul Garda make this race super special.
Sky Pirineu
The Sky Pirineu, with 36km and 2600m of positive gain, is pure Sky Running. It's the last race of the Skyrunner World Series 2019
Pirin Ultra SkyRace
Pirin Ultra is a challenging Ultramarathon that takes place in the heart of Pirin National park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
ZacUp SkyRace
Zacup SkyRace is a technical and intense Skyrace of 27km and 2650m of vertical climb with breathtaking views of Lake Como to the Alps.
Tromsø SkyRace
Tromsø SkyRace takes you on an arctic trip from the city of Tromsø to the most scenic wilderness area. Created by Kilian & Emelie.
SkyRace Comapedrosa
In the majestic Andorran mountains, The challenging SkyRace Comapedrosa summits the highest point of the Principality, Comapedrosa (2,942m).
Royal Ultra SkyMarathon Gran Paradiso
New entry in the Sky Extreme category, the Royal Ultra SkyMarathon Gran Paradiso is a serious challenge to those who like their racing tough!
Buff Epic Trail 42k
The BUFF Epic Trail 42KM is a technical and spectacular course with a demanding 3,325m vertical climb, earning the ranks of a SuperSky Race.
Olympus Marathon
The race start is in the heart of the archaeological site of Dion, three metres above sea level near the foothills of Mount Olympus. Epic!?
Livigno SkyMarathon
Once again, the Italian ski resort of Livigno is hosting this world-class skyrunning SkyMarathon. This SuperSky race is going to be EPIC!
Madeira Skyrace
The Madeira Ultra SkyMarathon is a technical mountain race over steep slopes and trails that perfectly embody the skyrunning sea-to sky concept.
Skyrace Des Matheysins
Skyrace des Matheysins is a beautiful Skyrace that takes you up and along an epic ridge on Le Tabor, with 27 km and 1980m of positive climb.
Transvulcania Ultramarathon
Transvulcania is considered one of the toughest Sky Races in the world, with 74 km and 4,350m of positive climb and 4,057m downhill. Read more...
Yading SkyRun
Read all about the Yading SkyRun, an epic journey that will have you reaching an altitude of 4600m with a total race gain of 2819m over 32km!
Mt. Awa SkyRace
Read all about the Mt. Awa SkyRace, an epic journey that includes climbing Awagatake, Japan! It's also on the Skyrunner World Series circuit.
Lavaredo Ultra Trail
Read all about the Lavaredo Ultra Trail races, classic European mountain trail running races around Northern Italy, in the Dolomites.
Transgrancanaria
Read all about the Transgrancanaria Trail races, classic European mountain trail running races across Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands of Spain.
TNF Endurance Challenge California (‘TNF50’)
The TNF Endurance Challenge weekend in San Francisco, California, features 50 mile, 50km, marathon, half marathon and 10k races.
Buff Epic Trail
Read all about the Buff Epic Trail running races, featuring a classic mountain trail marathon, half marathon and ultramarathon in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Matterhorn Ultraks
Read all about the Matterhorn Ultraks races, classic European mountain trail running races around Zermatt, in the Swiss Alps.
Broken Arrow Skyrace
Read all about the Broken Arrow Skyrace, a European style mountain trail race that takes place in Squaw Valley, California. Epic doesn't cover it!
The 6 Most Unique Trail Running Races Around The World
We've handpicked a selection of unusual, adventurous and down right crazy trail running events for your race calendar consideration. You'll be amazed!
Best Running Races – 50k Ultramarathons
A selection of the best and most scenic destination 50k ultramarathons, with a mixture of famous mountain and forest trail races and some hidden gems.
Best Running Races – Trail Marathons
A selection of the best and most scenic destination trail marathon races, with a mix of famous events and some hidden gems that not everyone has heard of!
The Best Vertical Kilometer Races In The World
What are Vertical Kilometer Races, and where are the best places to run one? Here we share our curated list of the best VK races in the World.
A Downhill Running Race on the World’s Toughest Ski Slope
In a sporting world-first, Inov-8 is to stage a downhill running race for 180 nutty competitors on the Streif. The race has been named 'The Descent'.
Inspiration For 2017 Trail Running Race Ideas & Adventures
Here's our round up of 2016's races - perhaps you may find some ideas or inspiration in these for your 2017 trail running adventures?
What to pack for a Mountain Marathon: Matterhorn Ultraks
Check out our first video blog! We have wanted to start vlogging for a while, but waited until we had the right kit to...