Pisgah Mountain Trail Races
A classic New England trail event featuring 50K and 23K courses through the rugged and scenic Pisgah State Park to benefit the Special Olympics. Course HighlightsnThe Pisgah Mountain Trail Races offer a breathtaking tour of Pisgah State Park, the largest state park in New Hampshire. Runners can choose between 23K and 50K distances, both featuring a mix of rugged terrain and scenic beauty. The 50K course is particularly challenging, racking up approximately 4,700 feet of vertical gain. The route begins with
Tor des Géants (TOR330)
The Tor des Géants is an iconic 330km endurance trail race through Italy's Aosta Valley, featuring 24,000m of elevation gain and a 150-hour time limit. It is widely considered one of the world's most challenging mountain ultras, traversing the technical trails of the Alta Via 1 and 2. Course Highlights The Tor des Géants, often referred to as the TOR330, is a legendary endurance trail race that takes runners on an extraordinary journey through the heart of the Italian Alps. Starting and
La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB
The La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB is a world-class mountain race in the Italian Dolomites, featuring a 120 km course with 5,800m of elevation gain and a spectacular night start in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Course Highlights The La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB offers a journey through the heart of the Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The main 120K "Queen Race" begins in the bustling center of Cortina d'Ampezzo under a night sky, as 1,700 runners set off
Asics SaintéLyon
The Asics SaintéLyon is a legendary night trail running race linking Saint-Étienne to Lyon, France, featuring multiple distances and a unique nocturnal atmosphere. Course Highlights The Asics SaintéLyon is renowned for its iconic route that connects two of France's most significant cities, Saint-Étienne and Lyon. This course is not just a race; it is a journey across the ridgelines of the Monts du Lyonnais, offering a unique blend of paved roads, forest trails, and technical sections that can become quite challenging depending
Tunnel Hill 100
The Tunnel Hill 100 is a world-class ultramarathon held on a flat and fast rail-trail in Southern Illinois, famous for its historic tunnel and record-breaking course. Course Highlights The Tunnel Hill 100 is staged on the magnificent Tunnel Hill State Trail, a premier rail-trail that winds through the heart of Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. The course is renowned among ultrarunners for being exceptionally flat and fast, featuring a finely crushed limestone surface that is easy on the legs while
Iditarod Trail Invitational
The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the world's longest and toughest winter ultra-marathon, challenging athletes to traverse up to 1,000 miles of frozen Alaskan wilderness by foot, bike, or ski. Course Highlights The Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) follows the legendary Iditarod National Historic Trail, a path forged by gold seekers and mail carriers in the early 20th century. Starting at Knik Lake near Wasilla, the course takes racers through some of the most remote and inhospitable terrain on Earth. Athletes traverse the dense
Black Canyon Ultras 100K
The Black Canyon Ultras is a premier trail running event featuring a point-to-point 100K course along the historic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona. It serves as a prestigious Western States 100 qualifier and Golden Ticket race, attracting top-tier ultrarunners from around the globe. Course Highlights The Black Canyon Ultras 100K follows the historic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, a point-to-point journey through the heart of Arizona's high desert. Starting at Mayer High School, runners traverse a diverse landscape of desert
Vasaloppet Summer Run (Vasaloppet’s Summer Week)
The Vasaloppet Summer Run is a series of prestigious trail and ultra-running races held in Sweden, following the historic 92 km route from Sälen to Mora. Course Highlights The Vasaloppet Summer Run, part of the renowned Vasaloppet Summer Week, takes place in the historic Vasaloppet Arena, tracing the legendary path used by skiers during the winter months. The flagship event, Ultravasan 90, starts in Sälen and spans 92 kilometers to the finish line in Mora. Runners experience a diverse terrain that includes
Tunnel Light Marathon
The Tunnel Light Marathon is a fast, USATF-certified Boston Qualifier featuring a unique 2.4-mile segment through a dark mountain tunnel and a scenic downhill finish. Course Highlights The Tunnel Light Marathon offers a unique and breathtaking course that takes runners through the heart of the Cascade Mountains. The undisputed highlight of the race is the Snoqualmie Tunnel, a 2.4-mile stretch of absolute darkness that begins shortly after the halfway point. Runners are required to carry a headlamp or light source to navigate
Antarctica Marathon
The Antarctica Marathon is a bucket-list race held on King George Island, where participants run on gravel roads connecting international research stations amidst spectacular glacial scenery. Course Highlights The Antarctica Marathon takes place on King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, situated just off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. The course is a unique and challenging out-and-back route that traverses a series of hilly, non-paved gravel roads. These paths connect the international scientific research stations of several nations,