Ultra Running News
Latest news, perspectives and trends shaping the ultra running and endurance athletics landscape.
Mid-February 2026 Ultrarunning Briefing: Black Canyon Preview, FKT Glory, and the Quiet Revolution in Training Science
Black Canyon 100K fields the deepest roster in race history as Golden Tickets lure top talent. Erin Ton sets women's FKTs on Aconcagua. Michael Koppy becomes the oldest Arrowhead 135 finisher at 75. Plus: Hoka Speedgoat 7 releases, the Skyrunner National Series returns to U.S. trails, and training science turns its focus to hip mobility and menstrual cycle optimization.
Carbon Plates Come to Trail Shoes With Mixed Reviews
Carbon-plated trail shoes have finally arrived, and the ultrarunning world is grappling with what they mean for performance, fairness, and the soul of the sport. From record-breaking times to heated debates about technological doping, we'll see how this introduction impacts 2026 course records.
February 2026 Ultrarunning Dispatch: Global Race Drama, Asian Dominance, and the Soul of the Sport
January 2026 delivers ultrarunning headlines from Hong Kong to the Lake District. Veronika Leng and Hậu Hà tie at Hong Kong 100k while Gui-Du Qin dominates. The Spine Race brings controversy alongside Raichon and Troup's victories. James Gibson sets a historic Winter Double Bob Graham record. Plus: Swiss Canyon Trail exits World Trail Majors, gear refinements emerge, and the community asks hard questions about the sport's soul amid explosive growth.
January 2026 Ultrarunning Pulse: Winter Records, Industry Shifts, and the Spine Race Drama
January 2026 delivers ultrarunning drama from Spine Race victories and controversy to historic Lake District records and strategic 100-mile performances. Plus: World Trail Majors loses Swiss Canyon Trail, gear innovations emerge, and women's participation continues its explosive growth. A comprehensive look at the trends shaping the sport.