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The skies went dark and the clag came in, the 2016 Garmin Mourne Skyline MTR started under stormy skies as torrential rain soaked the runners. On the stroke of 0900, the runners departed the coastal town of Newcastle ran into Donard Park via the promenade entrance and then climbed the Granite Trail for a long and relentless climb.
From the off, Salomon International athlete Roki Bratina dictated the pace as a small group followed lead by local runner Eoin Lennon, the Team Garmin Adventure athletes of Julien Jorro and Germain Grangier and Chris Arthur.
Jasmin Paris, as expected dictated the ladies’ race but Skyrunning UK Series leader, Sarah Ridgway was very close by and keeping the inov-8 athlete insight as was Katie Boden who also was in search of valuable ranking points.
A race within a race was also happening for the men as Bjorn Verduijn, Michael Jones and Ben Hukins all fought for points and places in a bid for the 2016 Skyrunning UK Series title. It was Bjorn’s title to lose but on the first climb, Ben was dictating the pace followed by Michael and Bjorn, although trailing was looking relaxed.
After two hours of running, the heavy rains subsided and the skies opened up to reveal the majestic Mourne Mountains and the ever-present Mourne Wall that weaves its way across the landscape.
At Hare’s Gap, the first major peak waited: Slieve Bearnagh. The runners first passing the North Tor before reaching the summit quickly followed with the technical ascent of Slieve Meelmore. In the ladies’ race, Sarah Ridgeway had taken the lead, Jasmine feeling a little tired and jaded after a full-on racing year. For the men, Germain Grangier was showing the rest of the men a clean pair of heals. Chris Arthur had him in sight and Roki Bratina was in 3rd.
The climbs and summits were coming thick and fast now; Slieve Loughshannagh, Slieve Meelbeg and the course continues to follow the Mourne Wall leading to a repeated climb of the technical and challenging Slieve Meelmore, this time in the opposite direction. The toughest climb of the day follows, Slieve Bearnagh.
From Hare’s Gap a steep climb next to the Mourne Wall brings the runners Slievenaglogh and Slieve Commedagh. The race was now taking shape, Germain looked controlled and relaxed as he pushed his way up the climb. Chris also looked relaxed and Roki looked focused with a determination to close the gap on 2nd and potentially reclaim the lead. One of the pre-race favourites, Eoin Lennon complained of not being able to climb despite running in 4th place.
Jasmin Paris had now reclaimed the lead and Sarah trailed by just a few minutes with a flash on inov-8 red constantly pulling her up the muddy and challenging terrain.
The highest point of the course at Slieve Donard signified the end of the climbing and from here on in, a relentless drop to the finish followed the Mourne Wall before turning right and re-tracing the morning’s early climb before taking the Glen River Path to Donard Park and the finish line.
Germain’s victory never looked in doubt, he was super smooth and super strong all day – his new course record 3:49:39 confirming this. However, pre-race favourite Roki Bratina closed a 5-minute gap from Slieve Commedagh showing some supreme descending skills to finish 2nd in 3:50:17. Chris Arthur finished 3rd with local Eoin Lennon holding on to 4th ahead of Michael Jones.
Despite all his efforts, Michael’s 5th place was not enough of a gap over Bjorn Verduijn’s 10th place and therefore the 2016 Skyrunning UK Series title was awarded to Bjorn.
Jasmin Paris, despite a deep tiredness somehow managed to find the energy to hold off Sarah Ridgway and they finished, 4:30:02 and 4:34:10. Katie Boden finished 3rd lady and therefore moved up to 2nd in the Skyrunning UK Series ahead of Sarah Sheridan but it was Sarah Ridgway who was the outright winner of the series with 2 victories, a 2nd and 3rd place – great consistency!
The mountains of Northern Ireland may not have the height or elevation gain the Alps or Pyrenees offer, but what they lack in height is more than compensated for in technicality and repeated roller coaster climbing. Ask anyone who has run it, the Mourne Skyline MTR is no easy race.
runners up Michael Jones and Ben Hukins / Katie Boden and Sarah Sheridan
Full results available here
At 22km long with 10km uphill and 12km downhill The Dolomites SkyRace is a tough Skyrunning race that perfectly shows the ethos of the sport – start low, get high and then return as quickly as possible. Piz Boe at 3152m is the high point of the course and what follows is a technical descent to the starting town of Canazei.
Kilian Jornet and Megan Kimmel hold the current course, their times 2:00:11 and 2:25:57 recorded in 2013 and 2015 respectively.
Starting in Piazza Marconi, Canazei at 0830, 4 hours 30 minutes are allocated for participants to complete the course.
From the gun Aritz Egea dictated the pace and lead a chasing trio of 2015 champion Tadei Pivk, Stian Overgaard and Martin Anthamatten. On the slopes leading up Piz Boe, Egea was relegated to 4th and a battle was on for victory.
At the summit, Pivk took the lead and descended without fear as Anthamatten and Overgaard chased.
Pivk was too strong though crossing the line in 2:03. Overgaard in his first Skyrunning race placed 3rd in 2:04 and 2015 Matterhorn Ultraks champion, Anthamatten placed 3rd.
In the ladies’ race, Laura Orgue was always going to be the lady to beat, the only question mark would come on her ability to descend from the summit of Piz Boe… easier this year she broke her leg in a skiing accident.
We should have no questions! From the beginning Orgue pushed the pace and the only lady in close contention was Elisa Desco. Orgue summited first and then held that lead all the way to the line besting Desco by 2-minutes, 2:28 to 2:30.
Surprise of the day came in the ladies 3rd place, Celia Chiron who ran an incredible 2:32. Pre-race favourites Yngvild Kaspersen finished 5th and post-race said, “I had bad feelings today and my legs were just heavy.” It was a similar story for 2016 Transvulcania champion, Ida Nilsson.
Attention now turns to this coming weekend, the Skyrunning World Championships will take place in Spain with VK, SKY and ULTRA races
Thanks to the support of our Partner Migu Xempower, Sponsor Alpina Watches and Official Pool Suppliers, Scott Running, Compressport and Salomon.
About Skyrunner® World Series
Skyrunning was founded in 1992 by Italian Marino Giacometti, President of the International Skyrunning Federation which sanctions the discipline worldwide and sports the tagline:
Less cloud. More sky.
The Skyrunner® World Series was launched in 2004 and has grown to represent the peak of outdoor running defined by altitude and technicality. In 2016, the Series, composed of four disciplines, features 23 races in 15 venues on three continents.
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Christel Dewalle and Xavier Gachet set the trails of the Face de Bellevarde VK on fire yesterday as they not only went in pursuit of victory but the opportunity to win the use of a BMW car for 1-year – a special prize offered by the race!
Dewalle needed to beat Laura Orgue’s 40:52 and Gachet 34:51 set by Skyrunning legend, Marco De Gasperi who was also running in the race.
They did it!
New records stand at 38:11 and 33:34.
Starting at 1700 hours, runners departed on timed intervals of 1-minute. Temperatures were cool and cloud cover removed any strong and direct heat thus making conditions excellent for a hard effort.
Dewalle and Gachet was never going to have an easy run and strong threats came from A. Mollaret and E. Collinge in the ladies race, they crossed the line 40:33 (also under Laura Orgues’s old record) and 41:33.
For the men, A Perret produced a surprise 33:41 and VK and Skyrunning specialist, R Bonnet crossing the line in 34:06.
Bonnet had been a pre-race favourite but a niggling injury was still causing a little stress to the young body of the Swiss man. One runner who we had anticipated to do well was Zemmer – he did not start. Fern Tpeixido, Marco Moletto, Hannes Perkman, William Bon Mardion and Pascal Egli made up the rest of the main contenders in an impressive field.
Attention now turns to the Ultra – High Trail Vanoise which starts in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Read the race preview HERE
Thanks to the support of our Partner Migu Xempower, Sponsor Alpina Watches and Official Pool Suppliers, Scott Running, Compressport and Salomon.
About Skyrunner® World Series
Skyrunning was founded in 1992 by Italian Marino Giacometti, President of the International Skyrunning Federation which sanctions the discipline worldwide and sports the tagline:
Less cloud. More sky.
The Skyrunner® World Series was launched in 2004 and has grown to represent the peak of outdoor running defined by altitude and technicality. In 2016, the Series, composed of four disciplines, features 23 races in 15 venues on three continents.
iancorless.com is the official photographer and media partner for the Skyrunner® World Series Follow on:
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Skyrunning and the 2016 Skyrunner World Series arrives in France this weekend for an action packed double bill of VK and ULTRA. On Friday, the Face de Bellevarde VK kicks off in Val D’Isere to take on the steep slopes that lead to the summit way up in the sky.
Marco De Gasperi, Skyrunning legend has the record of 34:51 set on this course many years ago and this year, up and coming rising star, Remi Bonnet will be looking to set a new benchmark. The young runner won’t have it all his own way though, Ferran Teixido, current leader in the SWS rankings will be looking for a strong performance and the ever present, Urban Zemmer will push the young gun all the way to the summit. Marco Moletto, Hannes Perkman, William Bon Mardion and Pascal Egli will make up the main contenders in an impressive field.
For the ladies, Christelle Dewalle is the current SWS leader and ultimately the one to beat! Elisa Desco, Emily Collinge and Serena Vittori will push the French lady hard but can they beat Laura Orgue’s time of 40:52?
In both races, an incentive is on offer. Should a male or female break the old course records they will receive a cash prize of 2000 euros. If the runner is French, the opportunity to have a new BMW car is available for one year!
High Trail Vanoise is the main event of the weekend and it harks back to the golden days of when Giacometti, Brunod and climbed Monte Rosa and paved the way for this modern phenomenon called Skyrunning. Ice, snow, glaciers, altitude, the High Trail Vanoise has it all. Crossing the iconic Col D’Iseran at 2764m is merely just a taster, the high point of the course is the impressive Grande Motte at 3653m. It’s a tough race, 67km in length, runners will climb (and descend) 5400m to reach the finish line.
Cristofer Clemente heads up there men’s field after an impressive top 10 at Transvulcania and victory at Ultra SkyMarathon Madeira. Nicolas Martin, Nuno Silva, Jan Bartas, Dimity Mityaev and the ever-present Fulvio Dapit will look to take top honours and maximum SWS points.
Gemma Arenas fresh from victory in Madeira will be looking to consolidate maximum points and set herself up for a good chance of winning the 2016 SWS. Local French lady Anne-Lise Rousset may well have other thoughts though! Anna Comet has been fighting injury issues but a finish in Madeira and some quality RnR will hopefully set her up for a strong run in France. Travelling from the USA, Kristina Pattison will be looking to repeat her top 10 performance from Madeira and work her way up the rankings ahead of the RUT in the USA.
Just as in the VK, prize money is on offer and the respective winners can expect 3000 euros or French runners will receive 1000 euro and a BMW for a year.
Alpina Watches, sponsored of the SWS will also offer a male and female watch for the Alpina Smart Time.
600 runners will take part in a stunning weekend of high intensity action.
Thanks to the support of our Partner Migu Xempower, Sponsor Alpina Watches and Official Pool Suppliers, Scott Running, Compressport and Salomon.
About Skyrunner® World Series
Skyrunning was founded in 1992 by Italian Marino Giacometti, President of the International Skyrunning Federation which sanctions the discipline worldwide and sports the tagline:
Less cloud. More sky.
The Skyrunner® World Series was launched in 2004 and has grown to represent the peak of outdoor running defined by altitude and technicality. In 2016, the Series, composed of four disciplines, features 23 races in 15 venues on three continents.
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Suunto introduces its next generation multisport solution with a new family of GPS watches and a renewed Suunto Movescount.com
Press Release by Suunto
The long-awaited next generation of Suunto multisport watches is soon here. Today, Suunto introduces Suunto Spartan Ultra, a premium multisport GPS watch for athletes and adventurers. At the same time, Suunto is renewing its online sports service Suunto Movescount with a range of new features and improvements.
“People have been asking about what’s next after Ambit3 for quite some time now,” notes Sami Arhomaa, Performance business unit director at Suunto. “So it’s a great pleasure to announce our next generation Suunto Spartan solution for athletic and adventure multisport.” The solution comprises of the Suunto Spartan Ultra watches, a renewed Suunto Movescount service and mobile applications for both iPhone and Android.
“In a fast-paced world with an overwhelming flood of information, athletes need better tools to determine how to efficiently achieve their goals,” explains Arhomaa. “People who are driven by the passion to progress want to know if they are doing things right. More and more people are reaching out to communities of like-minded people for guidance and inspiration. With the Spartan solution, we are building on the insights we’ve gained through our constant dialogue with athletes and coaches around the world. The new Suunto Spartan multisport solution will offer customers new community powered tools to progress. We are convinced these tools will help them progress beyond their expectations.”
Suunto Spartan Ultra – the GPS watch for athletic and adventure multisport
Adventure proof
Suunto Spartan Ultra watches are hand-made in Finland and built to last in any conditions. Water resistant to 100 meters, the watches sport an extremely durable color touch screen with a wide viewing angle and great visibility in bright sunlight. The watch is built with a glass fiber reinforced polyamide casing, sapphire crystal glass and a grade5 titanium or stainless steel bezel. For your multisport adventures, Suunto Spartan Ultra offers guided route navigation, barometric altitude with FusedAlti™, a digital compass, as well as a competitive battery life.
Sports expertise and insights
The Suunto Spartan Ultra is a true multisport watch. With GPS, FusedSpeedTM, heart rate measurement and in-built accelerometer, it accurately tracks your training and provides versatile insights on your progress for a multitude of sports. It offers dozens of preset sport modes, e.g. for triathlon, swimming, cycling, running, adventure racing, and snow sports – including modes for specific types of training, racing and activities. If you are a runner, for example, you can choose a basic running mode that offers the essential information for running, or an interval running mode, a trail running mode, and more. The Suunto Spartan Ultra also provides you visual overviews on your training load, rest&recovery status and your progress to help you plan your training. With the watch you can also track your feeling after each workout.
In addition, Suunto Spartan Ultra monitors your overall activity 24/7 with daily and weekly steps, calories and active time. Pair the watch with Suunto Movescount App to get smart mobile notifications. The watch will also keep you up to date on your personal bests by sport.
Community powered progress
In connection with the launch of the Spartan solution, Suunto deploys big data methods for turning the community generated sports data into valuable training insights. Suunto has been analyzing tens of millions of endurance sport sessions to provide both existing and new consumers with answers to the questions like where should you train and how are you progressing. The first tool utilizing this data are sports-specific heatmaps, available from today in Suunto Movescount. Later, the toolset using the data will grow with tools for peer group comparison and insights.
The Suunto Spartan Ultra collection includes four models: Suunto Spartan Ultra All Black Titanium, Suunto Spartan Ultra Stealth Titanium, Suunto Spartan Ultra White and Suunto Spartan Ultra Black – each available with or without Suunto Smart Sensor for heart rate monitoring. The RRP price of the Suunto Spartan Ultra Titanium will be £585 and Suunto Spartan Ultra £545. Prices with a HR sensor are £40 higher.
Further details of the product will be released in July 2016. The watches become available in August, and the solution will continue to grow in functionality via SW, service and application updates during the remaining year.
Read more about the Suunto Spartan Ultra at www.suunto.com/spartan
No words, just pictures – 400km, 8 days, from Fort William to Cape Wrath.
Overall results, final rankings and leaderboard and news about the 2018 Cape Wrath Ultra can be found at http://www.capewrathultra.com
This is Episode 112 of Talk Ultra and we speak with Nicky Spinks about that incredible DOUBLE Bob Graham Round. Emelie Forsberg joins us to tell us all about her injury, how she feels and when (we hope) she will be back and we speak to ‘The Jeff’s’ an inspiring husband and wife who took respective 1st places at the Salt Flats 100
NEWS
Ultra Trail Australia
Men
Pau Capell 9:20
Ben Duffus 9:39
Yun Yanqiao 9:42
notable 4th – Ryan Sandes 9:48
Beth Cardelli 11:16
Fiona Hayvice 11:33
Kellie Emmerson 11:53
00:16:16 INTERVIEW Steven Jeff and Meagan Jeff – Salt Flats 100
Quicksilver 100k
Paul Terranova 9:17
Chris Calzetta 9:32
Mario Martinez 9:56
Krissy Moehl 11:02
Roxana Pana 11:44
Monica Imana 12:13
ROB YOUNG – marathonmanUK has started his Transcontinental run record (2766 miles) on May 14th. He started with an 81 mile day 1…. you can track him HERE
At the time of recording having run 5-days he was just south of the Grand Canyon heading to Flagstaff
We mentioned in the last show about Nicky Spinks completing the DOUBLE BOB GRAHAM ROUND and I am really pleased to say I caught up with her just days after of this inspiring interview. Only the 2nd person and 1st lady to complete a double BGR in 45:30
01:07:42 INTERVIEW with Nicky Spinks
01:44:19 INTERVIEW with Emelie Forsberg
UP & COMING RACES
Fiambala Desert Trail 50K | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Fiambala Desert Trail 80K | 80 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
100km | 100 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
60 km | 60 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Macedon Ranges 50K Trail Run | 50 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Kep Track 100km Ultra Marathon II | 100 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
Kep Track 75km Ultra Marathon II | 75 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
ESPA-Mountain-Marathon | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
ESPA-Ötscher-Ultra-Marathon | 72 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Trail des Vallées du Chevalier – 62 km | 62 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
The Last Secret | 200 kilometers | May 27, 2016 | website
Blackfoot Ultra 100KM | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Blackfoot Ultra 50 Km | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Blackfoot Ultra 50 Miler | 50 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Calgary Marathon 50K Ultra | 50 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
55 km | 55 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Sulphur Springs 100 Mile Trail Run | 100 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Sulphur Springs 50K Trail Run | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Sulphur Springs 50 Mile Trail Run | 50 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Shangri-La 100k | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Shangri-La 50k | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Craft Gemini Maraton | 84 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
Mammut Ultramaraton | 85 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Nordisk eXtrem maraton X50 | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Nordisk eXtrem maraton X70 | 70 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
NUTS Karhunkierros Trail Ultra – 160 km | 160 kilometers | May 27, 2016 | website
NUTS Karhunkierros Trail Ultra – 53 km | 53 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
NUTS Karhunkierros Trail Ultra – 80 km | 80 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
53 km | 53 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
La Mythique International Run | 250 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Technica Maxi Race | 85 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Trail du Gypaète | 73 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
XL Race | 87 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Trail du Hautacam – 50 km | 59 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Circuit de la sure | 56 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
La Transju’trail – 72 km | 72 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
Trail du Massif d’Ecouves en Pays d’Alançon – 61 km | 61 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
105 km | 105 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
50 km | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Raid 500km | 500 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
Trails des Vignes | 300 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Ultra Trail de Côte-d’Or | 105 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Schefflenzer Ultralauf – 100 km | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Schefflenzer Ultralauf – 50 km | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Bödefelder Hollenlauf 101 KM | 101 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Bödefelder Hollenlauf 67 KM | 67 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Ultrabalaton | 212 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Tullaroan Ultra Marathon | 39 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Trail Alta Val Nure – 60 km | 60 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Trail del Monte Soglio – Gir Lung | 63 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Asinara Ultra Trail 80K | 80 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Vigolana Trail | 65 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
100km del Passatore | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
103 km | 103 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
53 km | 53 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
Mount Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon | 60 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Pieter-ROG-pad Special Waddeneilanden | 300 kilometers | June 02, 2016 | website
Jungle Ultra | 220 kilometers | June 03, 2016 | website
Blue Island Trail – Ultra Trail | 70 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
OMD – Ultra Trail Serra da Estrela – 100 Milhas+ | 100 miles | June 03, 2016 | website
OMD – Ultra Trail Serra da Estrela – K100 | 101 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
OMD – Ultra Trail Serra da Estrela – K70 | 70 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Santana Ultra SkyMarathon Madeira | 59 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultramaratona Caminhos do Tejo – 144 km | 144 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
Ultramaratona Caminhos do Tejo – 57 km | 57 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
Ultra-Trail de Sesimbra | 60 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
60 km | 60 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
80 km | 80 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultramaraton 52,75 km | 52 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Elton Ultra-Trail® – Master 56 km | 56 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Elton Ultra-Trail® – Ultra 104 km | 104 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Master | 56 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Ultra | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Ultra Trail Stara Planina 122 km | 122 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultra Trail Stara Planina 86 km | 86 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Štefánik Trail | 140 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
Comrades Marathon | 89 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Euskal Herria Mendi Erronka | 65 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
60 km | 60 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Trail | 71 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Trail Els Bastions® | 52 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultra Els Bastions® | 90 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultra Trail | 129 kilometers | May 27, 2016 | website
80 km | 80 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Boras Ultra Marathon – 100 miles | 100 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Boras Ultra Marathon – 87 km | 87 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
100km run Biel | 100 kilometers | June 10, 2016 | website
Grand Union Canal Race | 145 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Calderdale Way Ultra (long) | 50 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Dartmoor Discovery | 32 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Weald Challenge 50 km Ultra Trail | 50 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
First Half Challenge | 56 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
London 2 Brighton Challenge | 100 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Northants Ultra | 35 miles | June 05, 2016 | website
The Omen 66.6 | 67 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Severn Path Ultra | 58 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Severn Plod Ultra | 45 miles | May 27, 2016 | website
Severn Way Ultra | 58 miles | May 29, 2016 | website
Rockin Choccolocco 50K | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
War Eagle Tail Twister Trail 50k | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Loco 50K | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Loco 50K | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Nanny Goat 100M Trail | 100 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run | 100 miles | June 03, 2016 | website
San Francisco 100 Mile Endurance Run | 100 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
San Francisco 50 Mile Endurance Run | 50 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
50K | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
50K Trail Race | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
50 Mile Trail Race | 50 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Ultimate Direction Dirty 50K Trail Run | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Lake to Ocean 100K | 100 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Wildwood Games – 50K Trail Run | 50 kilometers | June 05, 2016 | website
Scout Mountain Ultra Trail 100k | 100 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Scout Mountain Ultra Trail 60k | 60 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Pineland Farms 50K Trail | 50 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
Pineland Farms 50 Mile Trail | 50 miles | May 29, 2016 | website
10k Run | 62 miles | May 30, 2016 | website
Yankee Springs Trail Double Marathon | 84 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Go! KT82 Trail Relay | 82 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
G.O.A.T.z Gravel Classic 60k | 60 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
GOATz Gravel Classic 60K | 60 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Cayuga Trails 50 | 50 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Bend Beer Chase | 70 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
TrailFactor 50k | 50 kilometers | May 30, 2016 | website
Walk The Line Relay – 2 Person Team | 33 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Walk The Line Relay – 3 Person Team | 33 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Walk the Line Relay – Solo | 33 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Gloridays | 44 miles | June 05, 2016 | website
El Diablo | 220 kilometers | June 03, 2016 | website
Hell Hole Hundred – 100K | 100 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Hell Hole Hundred – 100M | 100 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Hell Hole Hundred – 60K | 60 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run | 50 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Old Dominion 100 Cross Country Run | 100 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Pigtails 100 Mile Challenge | 100 miles | May 28, 2016 | website
Pigtails 150 Mile Challenge | 150 miles | May 27, 2016 | website
Rainier to Ruston 50K Ultra | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Rainier to Ruston 50M Ultra | 50 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Soaring Eagle 10 M Trail Run | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Soaring Eagle 50K Trail Run | 50 kilometers | May 28, 2016 | website
Vashon Island 50K Ultramarathon | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Kettle Moraine 100 km Trail Run | 100 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Kettle Moraine 100 Mile Trail Run | 100 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Kettle Moraine 38 Mile Night Fun Run | 38 miles | June 04, 2016 | website
Kettle Moraine 50 km Trail Run | 50 kilometers | June 04, 2016 | website
Ragnar Relay Chicago | 194 miles | June 10, 2016 | website
Rocky Mountain 50k | 50 kilometers | May 29, 2016 | website
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Day 4 of the Cape Wrath Ultra was a stunner, no, it was amazing! The early morning cold temperatures and icy wind lifted to show the highlands in their true magnificence and what a course… today was arguably THE day of the Cape Wrath Ultra.
Just 69 runners (from 95) are left in the race, yes, the first 3-days have really started to hit! Although day-4 was a ‘recovery’ day (heard in the camp this morning!) of 22 miles, it was still a day of epic challenges and one seriously beautiful course. In particular, the section of trail from CP1 (on the A896) in the Glen Torridon that weaved it’s way up and up via a stony path between Spidean a Choire Leith and Spidean Coire nan Clach to the amazing cauldron that backed onto Loch Coire Mhic Fhearchair. This is a stunning place! Despite tired legs, fatigue, pain and no matter what ailments, this place put a smile on every single participants face.
It may come as no surprise that Marcus Scotney once again lead the charge. He was instructed by event director, Shane Ohly, that under no circumstances must he start before 0900. For the remaining runners, the start window of 0700-0900 was open and many, despite fatigue, still decided to leave early in the hope that they would be back in camp to gain additional rest at the end of the day.
Finishing in Kinlochewe, Scotney stopped the clock in 4:05:52 and although Thomas Adams had been very close to hime at the midway point, he lost more time at the finish with a 4:22:22. Ian White finished 3rd and Pavel Paloncy finished 4th, their respective times 4:41:23 and 4:42:32 – looks like we may have a fight on our hands for 3rd place with Paloncy just 9-minutes advantage.
For the ladies, Ita Emanuela Marzotto was back on form today, with a definite, ‘I love the mountains!’ as she moved past me on the trail. Her time of 6:14:51 extended her lead over Laura Watson (overall ladies 2nd place) who finished in 6:42:26. However, 2nd lady on the stage and 3rd lady overall, Louise Staples stopped the clock in 6:34:04. We may have a battle on our hands for the ladies podium?
Ultimately, today was all about blue skies, white clouds and the stunning highlands, even Marcus Scotney stopped to grab some photos on his phone! Today was a special day and one that all the runners will not forget.
Roll on day 5 which once again is a (relative) shorter day of 27-miles and 1400m+ to Inverlael.
Follow the race and get more information http://www.capewrathultra.com
The Cape Wrath Ultra™ brought to you by Ourea Events, the team who revived the Dragon’s Back Race are in the countdown days to a once in a lifetime multi-day journey that will test mind and body over 8-days weaving a 400km journey through the Highlands of Scotland.
Starting at Fort William on May 22nd, the race will take runners on an incredible journey in a magnificent and remote part of the world that will culminate in the most northwesterly point of the British Isles, Cape Wrath on May 29th.
Cape Wrath Ultra website HERE
Stunning scenery, remote wilderness, beautiful lochs, glens, towering mountains and the crashing ocean, the Cape Wrath Ultra™ is arguably one of the most stunning multi-day journeys in the world.
A supported expedition, equipment for the competitor’s will be transported day-by-day, tented accommodation and meals will be provided.
In a nutshell, 400km (250-miles) over and through the Scottish Highlands will be the ultimate test for the runners as they navigate via map and compass (GPS are allowed with GPX routes provided by Ourea Events) over 8-days over multiple distances with a variety of terrain and elevation gain.
Today, 95 runners arrived in Fort William to register, collect numbers and leave drop bags in preparation of the race to start tomorrow, Sunday 22nd May at 1000 hours.
Over the coming days, you will be able to follow these 95 runners via live tracking as they weave their way north. We thought it only appropriate that you can put a face to the name. Here are the 95!
Cape Wrath Ultra Website HERE
IAN CORLESS 