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  • McKenzie River Trail Run

    McKenzie River Trail Run (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    McKenzie River Trail Run | Carmen Reservoir Carmen Reservoir, Hwy 126, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 (start), McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, United States

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Course Highlights The McKenzie River Trail Run follows one of America’s most spectacular trail running routes, tracing the McKenzie River through the Willamette National Forest on a 31-mile point-to-point course from Carmen Reservoir (near Koosah Falls and […]

  • Iconic Trail Race: A fog-covered mountain adds an additional layer of challenge and excitement to the iconic Dispea Trail Race.

    Dispea Trail Race | Iconic Trail Race

    Dispea Trail Race | Location 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    The Thrilling Dispea Trail Race: America's Oldest Trail Race The Dispea Trail Race is an iconic trail race that has been running since 1905. It is a beautiful and challenging 7.4-mile race that takes runners through the stunning trails of Marin County, California. This race has become a must-do for trail runners from all over the world, with its technical terrain and breathtaking views. Whether you are an experienced trail runner looking to challenge yourself, or a beginner just getting started […]

  • Big Five Marathon

    Big Five Marathon

    Big Five Marathon | Location , South Africa

    Are you a thrill-seeking runner looking for your next big challenge? Look no further than the Big Five Marathon in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Known as the “world’s wildest marathon,” this race is not for the faint of heart. The stunning surroundings are reason enough to take on the challenge but add in the fact that it takes place in the heart of a wildlife reserve, and you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read on to learn more about […]

  • Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon

    Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon | Start Tolt MacDonald Park, 31020 Northeast 40th Street, Carnation, WA, United States

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. The Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon is a scenic trail race through the heart of Washington’s agricultural Snoqualmie Valley, featuring flat gravel paths and a festive post-race atmosphere ((https://www.orcarunning.com/snoqualmie-valley-half/)). Course Highlights The Snoqualmie Valley Half Marathon course begins […]

  • Western States 100

    Western States 100

    Western States 100 | Start 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Plaza, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

    The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world's oldest and most prestigious 100-mile trail race, traversing the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains from Olympic Valley to Auburn, California. Course Highlights The course begins at Olympic Valley, climbing 2,550 feet in the first 4.5 miles to Emigrant Pass. From there, runners traverse the high country of the Granite Chief Wilderness, following the historic Western States Trail. The route plunges into the deep, sweltering canyons of the American River drainage, passing through […]

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    Western States Endurance Run

    Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run | Olympic Valley 1960 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

    The Western States Endurance Run, commonly referred to as WSER, is one of the oldest and most prestigious ultramarathon races in the world. Founded in 1974, it covers a 100-mile course from Squaw Valley, California to Auburn, California, passing through the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges. The terrain is rugged, with punishing climbs and descents, and the weather is usually hot and unforgiving. Running the WSER is considered the ultimate test of endurance, and thousands of ultra-runners from around the […]

  • Iceland Volcano Marathon

    Iceland Volcano Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    Iceland Volcano Marathon | Location , Iceland

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Iceland is not only known for its icy glaciers but also for its magnificent volcanoes. What better way to truly explore this mystical land than through participating in an Icelandic Volcano Marathon? The terrain is challenging, the […]

  • Lewa Safari Marathon

    Lewa Safari Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    Lewa Safari Marathon | Isiolo Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo Road, Isiolo, Isiolo County, Kenya

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. An annual fundraising marathon held at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, where participants run on dirt roads alongside diverse African wildlife to support conservation and community projects. Course Highlights The Lewa Safari Marathon course is widely […]

  • Zermatt Marathon

    Zermatt Marathon

    Zermatt Marathon | St. Niklaus Dorfstrasse 17, St. Niklaus, Valais, Switzerland

    The Zermatt Marathon is a world-class mountain race in the Swiss Alps, featuring a grueling ascent from St. Niklaus to the Riffelberg or Gornergrat with iconic views of the Matterhorn. Course Highlights The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful yet challenging mountain races in Europe. The course begins in the picturesque village of St. Niklaus, located in the deepest valley of Switzerland. From there, runners embark on a journey that ascends through the breathtaking […]

  • Group of runners climbing a rocky mountain trail with a coastal town and blue harbor below.

    Mount Marathon Race

    Mount Marathon Race | Seward 4th Avenue and Adams Street, Seward, AK, United States

    The Mount Marathon Race is a legendary mountain running event in Seward, Alaska, featuring a grueling 3.1-mile course with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain. Course Highlights The Mount Marathon Race is world-renowned for its brutal verticality and technical terrain, offering a challenge that belies its relatively short 3.1-mile distance. From the starting line on 4th Avenue, runners face an immediate and unrelenting ascent of nearly 3,000 feet. The course is famous for its extreme steepness, with an average slope […]

  • Vail Hill Climb

    Vail Hill Climb (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    Vail Hill Climb | Vail Mountain Haus, Vail 292 E Meadow Dr (Vail's Mountain Haus), Vail, CO 81657, Vail, Colorado, United States

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Course Highlights The Vail HillClimb is one of Colorado’s most storied mountain running traditions, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The 12.2K (7.6-mile) course is a pure uphill race from the base of Vail Village at 8,160 […]

  • Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run

    Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run

    Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run | Silverton 1160 Reese Street, Silverton, CO, United States

    The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is a premier 100-mile ultramarathon in the San Juan Mountains, known for its extreme elevation change and technical high-altitude terrain. Course Highlights The Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run is legendary for its challenging and breathtaking course through the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. The 2026 edition will follow a clockwise loop, starting and ending in the historic mining town of Silverton. Runners will encounter thirteen major passes in the 12,000' to 13,000' range, […]

  • Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB

    Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB

    Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB | Grindelwald Dorfstrasse 110, Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

    The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is a world-renowned trail running event in the Swiss Alps, featuring distances from 15km to 250km set against the backdrop of the iconic Eiger North Face. Course Highlights The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB offers an unparalleled alpine experience at the foot of the legendary Eiger North Face in the Bernese Oberland. The crown jewel, the E101 course, takes runners on a spectacular journey through the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Nature Heritage site. Key landmarks […]

  • Mount Rainier is reflected in a lake at sunset.

    Mount Rainier Half Marathon & 5k

    Mount Rainier Half Marathon & 5k | Location 30005 SR 706 E, Ashford, WA, United States

    Conquering the Heights: All You Need to Know About Mount Rainier Half Marathon & 5k Mount Rainier has always been a source of inspiration for many hikers. The area around the mountain offers thrilling trails and stunning accommodations that truly make it a nature lover's paradise. However, apart from hiking, Mount Rainier also has an amazing marathon and 5k that takes place each year. These events attract the best of runners and the most determined participants. In this blog post, […]

  • Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run

    Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run

    Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run | West Windsor 1851 Silver Hill Road, West Windsor, VT, United States

    The Vermont 100 is a historic ultramarathon featuring a concurrent horse race, challenging runners with 17,000 feet of gain across Vermont's scenic dirt roads and trails. Course Highlights The Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run is a legendary test of grit set against the scenic backdrop of the southern Green Mountains. The course is a relentless series of "unrelenting rollers" that accumulate to approximately 17,000 feet of elevation gain for the 100-mile distance and 9,000 feet for the 100K. Runners traverse […]

  • Death Valley National Park in California is famous for its extreme heat and stunning landscapes. One of its most iconic spots is Badwater, a vast salt flat that sits at an elevation of 282

    Badwater 135

    Badwater 135 | Location Airport Rd, Furnace Creek, CA, United States

    545The Ultra Marathons Of All Ultras For most of us, running a single marathon can be the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. But what if there was a race that took it to the extreme, pushing past the limits of what most athletes could ever imagine? Enter Badwater 135, a race that is notorious for being one of the toughest in the world. Located in the scorching hot Badwater Basin of Death Valley, California, this race is not […]

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    Amazing Maasai Marathon

    Amazing Maasai Marathon | Location Narok, Kenya

    Marathons are a great way to challenge your physical and mental endurance, but running through the beautiful grasslands and hills of Kenya alongside Maasai warriors and their culture can be a truly unforgettable experience. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the most iconic places in Africa. This region has a unique ecosystem and it's been home to the Maasai people for centuries. The Amazing Maasai Marathon is a challenging race that takes place every year in June and […]

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    North Pole Marathon

    North Pole Marathon | Location

    Running a marathon is already a monumental feat, but what if you could experience it in one of the most extreme locations on the planet? The North Pole Marathon is not your typical marathon - it takes place on the frozen tundra surrounded by endless white landscapes and sub-zero temperatures. It's a challenge that only a select few dare to take on, but those who do are rewarded with a truly unforgettable experience. In this blog post, we'll explore everything […]

  • Aspen Backcountry Marathon

    Aspen Backcountry Marathon (Awaiting 2027 Race Date)

    Aspen Backcountry Marathon | Rio Grande Park, Aspen Rio Grande Park, 139 Rio Grande Pl, Aspen, CO 81611, Aspen, Colorado, United States

    ⚠️ Estimated date — the 2027 date has not yet been announced by the organizer. We've kept this event visible on the calendar around its usual weekend so you can plan ahead. Please check the official race website (linked below) before booking travel. Course Highlights The Aspen Backcountry Marathon is one of Colorado’s most stunning trail races, utilizing the world-class trail network that surrounds the legendary resort town of Aspen. All three distances — the 50K, marathon, and heavy half-marathon […]

  • Atlas Mountain Race

    Atlas Mountain Race

    Atlas Mountain Race | Beni Mellal Ain Asserdoun Park, Beni Mellal, Beni Mellal, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Morocco

    The Atlas Mountain Race is a grueling 1,350km unsupported, single-stage mountain adventure across Morocco's High Atlas and Anti-Atlas ranges. Course Highlights The Atlas Mountain Race (AMR) is a legendary off-road adventure that takes participants through some of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes in Morocco. For the 2026 edition, the course underwent a significant transformation, moving its starting point to Beni Mellal. This new route explores the heart of the High Atlas, including the spectacular gorges of M’Goun. Riders navigate […]

  • Crater Lake Rim Runs

    Crater Lake Rim Runs

    Crater Lake Rim Runs | Rim Village, Crater Lake NP Rim Village, Crater Lake National Park, OR 97604, Crater Lake, Oregon, United States

    Course HighlightsThe Crater Lake Rim Runs take place entirely along the rim of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, one of America's most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. All three running distances and the walk option follow the paved Rim Drive — with the final four miles of the marathon on dirt and pumice cinder roads — at elevations ranging from 5,980 to 7,850 feet above sea level. The panoramic views of Crater Lake, formed by the collapse of ancient Mount […]