#ultramarathon

#ultramarathon

When 75-year-old Michael Koppy crossed the finish line of the 2026 Arrowhead 135 Mile on January 28 with 59:30:00 on the clock, he became the oldest ever finisher of the difficult winter race in northern Minnesota. The event, held entirely on snow on the Arrowhead State Trail, often sees temperatures that dip well below zero degrees Fahrenheit and high attrition rates, and this year was no exception, with less than half of the runners finishing the race.

Although many participants of the 2026 Winter Spine Race in England are still out on the 268-mile course at the time of this article's publishing, the leaders have made their way through frigid conditions and arrived at the finish line in Kirk Yetholm on the Scottish border. Racers set off at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday, January 11, in the village of Edale in Derbyshire on the southern end of the Pennine Way.

My immediate feeling was just one of shame really. I was very emotional, she said, just born from the perspective that I really felt like I'd let down the girls that I was running for and I'd really kind of got this narrative in my head and psyched myself up that what I was doing was just so insignificant in comparison to what they're enduring.

On Saturday the 10th we made the difficult decision to remove one of our participants from the race following a personal safety threat, we have been working with all the relevant authorities and believe there is no wider threat to other participants on the course. We understand that this is disappointing for the runner in question, but the safety of all our participants is always our primary concern.

"I've never heard of anybody running any of the train lines. So I was like, you know what? Let's get this f---ing going," Richards said. "I looked at the map... and I was like, man, this is gonna be one hell of a feat."

Alone in the fog, after six days of running through the British mountains, Raf Willems began to speak with the grass and stones. About what, he doesn't know. The air was freezing, but he liked it that way; summer heat made for awful running weather. To be in naturethe thickening precipitation above, the undulating terrain belowpushing his physical limits was a thrilling adventure. Until he saw dead people lying in the snow, calling to him: Help, help, help me!

If you-like me-have absolutely nothing to do on November 29 and feel desperate to ruin both your stomach and legs, then local endurance runners Phil Hargis and Mike Wardian have a fun activity for you: the Taco Bell 50K. In this peculiar ultramarathon-which, according to the organizers, is "not sponsored by Taco Bell, just fueled by it [taco emoji] [death emoji]"-runners will traverse 31.07 miles while stopping at nine (nine!) area Taco Bell locations and eating at least one menu item at each.

Bob Becker, an 80-year-old runner from Fort Lauderdale, completed the Badwater 135, making him the oldest person to finish this extreme ultramarathon.

Rod Farvard remarked on his previous experience at the race, emphasizing how competitive the men's field has become, stating, 'I believe my return gives me insights that might just edge out the competition.'

"As I prepare for the Western States 100, I'm feeling much more confident in my training than I was last year, and I think that will show in my performance."

Gerda Steyn of South Africa won the 98th Comrades Marathon for the fourth time, solidifying her legacy as a top ultramarathon runner with a three-peat victory.

The Salomon Adv Skin 12 vest is an adaptable and comfortable option, suitable for both ultrarunners and casual trainers alike, making it a versatile essential.

Paul Cornut-Chauvinc and Katie Schide triumphed at the 2025 Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, overcoming challenging weather after a devastating fire forced a rerouted course.

In ultrarunning, particularly at the Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile, adjusting expectations is crucial when faced with unpredictable weather. Embrace the challenges to enhance your experience.