UltraRunning Magazine

Our 2026 February/ March UROY issue is out! ⁠ On the cover: @walmsleyruns won the UTMB OCC in August, which was just one of many wins that propelled him to another UltraRunner of the Year award. ⁠ 📸 Jacob Zocherman⁠ Read this issue or subscribe: ultrarunning.com/magazine-issue…

This week’s What’s Up in Ultra features 44 North American ultramarathons, highlighting events in Washington, Ohio, Arkansas and Maryland. 🏆 Where are you racing this weekend? Sponsored by @DrymaxSocks ultrarunning.com/featured/whats…

🎙️ New Podcast! Host Scotty Sandow talks with Dylan Harris & Aravaipa Running’s Jamil Coury about the Cocodona 250 doc, The Cutoff—following the final runners through the Arizona desert. Thanks to @TopoAthletic ultrarunning.com/podcast/the-cu…

Why do we choose discomfort? This story digs into pain, purpose, and pushing limits—at the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, with a memorable exchange with Ann Trason 👀 It's about grit, ego, and knowing when to pivot.👇 ultrarunning.com/featured/runni…

When running is both a lifeline and a complicated dependency, Shannon Hogan explores how injury can trigger anxiety and sadness—and how endurance sports impact mental health. Read her essay: ultrarunning.com/featured/the-5…

🍀 Ultra Weekend Recap Winners included Zander Geddes, YiOu Wang (Marin 50K), Sean Stanley, Piper Gray (Pistol 100M), Gregory Humkey, Savannah Rose (LBL 50M), and Cody McKesson, Alicia Woodside (Mesquite Canyon). Full recap ⬇️ Sponsored by @Topoathletic ultrarunning.com/featured/ultra…

Forty-five ultramarathons fill the calendar across North America the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. In this week’s What’s Up in Ultra, we take a look at races in California, Missouri, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and BC. Sponsored by @Drymaxsocks ultrarunning.com/featured/whats…

Megan Marie Myers has inspired many through both her miles on the trail and her dreamlike wilderness paintings. Now she’s facing some scary health news—and a community of friends and runners is rallying around her. ❤️ Read the story. ultrarunning.com/featured/megan…

Is it possible to offer noise reduction while maintaining an open sound profile? The @ShokzUSA Openfit Pro puts this to the test. Read what our review team thought about these running headphones.🎧 ultrarunning.com/featured/revie…

Upcoming race: The @PistolUltra in Alcoa, TN on Saturday, March 14th. This looped race is accessible for many experience levels, a community-focused atmosphere, and scenic but not technical. Check out last year's race recap.👇 ultrarunning.com/featured/the-p…

Resilience once meant long miles for Jodi Weiss. After losing her parents and facing a heart diagnosis, she redefines what it means to endure. Read her essay on grief, identity, and hope: ultrarunning.com/featured/resil…

March opened with 57 ultra races across North America on UltraRunning Magazine’s calendar. In this week’s Ultra Weekend Recap, we take a look at the standout results from Arizona, California, Tennessee and Maryland. Sponsored by @TopoAthletic ultrarunning.com/featured/ultra…

Rewind in time to the year 2000 at the Way Too Cool 50K. John Medinger described the race conditions as "a sticky, slipper, sloppy, and shoe-sucking ooze" inside our June issue. ⭐️Subscribe to access digital only or print/digital today. #10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/articl…

March kicks off with 57 ultramarathons across North America! This week’s What’s Up in Ultra spotlights races in California, Missouri, Tennessee, and Maryland. Sponsored by @Drymaxsocks ultrarunning.com/featured/whats…

Running a marathon on a 500m loop sounds wild, but last January, runners in NYC and beyond woke early, chased burritos, and logged endless laps. Max Hines explores the addictive energy of the Burrito League and finding balance. ultrarunning.com/featured/confe…

UltraRunning doesn’t have to mean roughing it! After years of racing in discomfort, Gaël Dutigny decided to enjoy some luxury at the Black Canyon Ultras. Discover his top tips for comfort and style: ultrarunning.com/featured/how-t…

Happy World Wildlife Day! 🐊 Did you know runners at Florida’s Long Haul 100 might spot an alligator on the course? Anne Gallentine shares her first 100-mile race experience—perfect for first timers, gators and all! 🌿 ultrarunning.com/featured/long-…

We crossed over from February to March over the weekend with 31 races on UltraRunning Magazine’s North American race calendar. Check out our featured events in Ultra Weekend Recap.👇 Sponsored by @topoathletic ultrarunning.com/featured/ultra…

February bids adieu, and March arrives with 31 North American ultramarathons on the UltraRunning Magazine race calendar. In this week’s What’s Up in Ultra, we highlight races in Utah, Wisconsin, Texas, Maryland and Mexico. Sponsored by @drymaxsocks ultrarunning.com/featured/whats…

Molly Seidel ran her first 100K at Black Canyon. Her coach, Cliff Pittman, breaks down the Minimum Effective Change model behind her training–and why moving from marathon to ultra doesn’t always mean more miles. Read how she earned a Golden Ticket. ultrarunning.com/featured/coach…

Did you know about this race with the age cutoff? This weekend will be 8th annual Grandmaster Ultras where the event is exclusively for runners 50+ year olds. Gary Dudney recaps the event.👇 ultrarunning.com/featured/grand…