The Desert RATS Stage Race is an intense 150-mile race set in the challenging deserts of Loma, CO and Moab, UT. Providing endless views, this is considered one of the toughest stage races in the United States. In the captivating video “A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE: 150 Miles at The Desert RATS Stage Race,” viewers…
A good crew can be the difference between finishing and DNF’ing a big run. And as anyone that has ever crewed for an ultra runner before can tell you, it can be a slightly stressful experience. Typically involving driving to a remote aid station location, waiting around for hours, followed by a few minutes of…
One of the most popular reasons for signing up for a Ragnar Relay is the team aspect involved. Running with friends and strangers, working on a common goal, and encouraging each other to make it to the end. And what better way to show off your team spirit than by decorating your crew vehicle. Transforming…
Scottish ultra-runner Joasia Zakrzewski, who holds records in the UK for 100 and 200 miles, has been disqualified from the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race for using a car. Zakrzewski, who finished third, was found to have traveled 2.5 miles in a car after race organizers reviewed mapping data, which revealed she covered a…
The Moab 240 is unquestionably one of the toughest races in the world. Between the total distance, difficulty, level of competition, and overall beauty of the course has made it a bucket list event for many of the top runners in the world. And in the 30 minute Breaking the Moab 240 Standard Course Record…
Stepping up to the 100 miles distance can be intimidating for any runner. And as we all know, not all courses are created equal. With some races specializing in brutal climbs, technical trails, unpredictable weather, or are held in remote unsupported locations. But today we won’t be looking at any of those. Rather, we will…
I don’t claim to know how the Youtube algorithm works, but every now and then the “suggestions” feed serves up the kind of film you originally came to Youtube for. Something you have never heard of and oftentimes would have never found, had it not been for this mysterious algorithm. And so was the case…
There are a lot of great running events in the US, but very few race series like Ragnar Relays. Encouraging runners to team up and run their way a couple hundred miles over a day and half. Their races take runners across some of the most beautiful areas the United States has to offer. But…
In what can only be called sad news for the world of ultra running. On Friday February 10th Coast Mountain Trail Running (CMTR) co-founders Gary Robbins and Geoff Langford issued a press release stating that due to some push back from groups in the community and more particularly Whistler Blackcomb resort owners, Vail Resorts who…
Taking place on December 17th 2022, the Lookout Mountain trail race offered runners the option of three different distances. 50 miles, 18 miles, and 10k running through the rocky bluffs of one of Chattanooga’s most popular trail systems at Lookout Mountain. Including the majority of the Skyuka and Bluff trails loop trail. On short notice…