Starting under the historic temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Egyptian Marathon has been held regularly over the past 32 years proving to be the oldest ongoing marathon in Africa and the Middle East.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightIf like many other runners from the north of Europe you are searching for a great winter escape and a race set in a beautiful location then Maratón Málaga may be what you are looking for.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightSuper flat, charming, flawlessly beautiful course running through 2 world natural heritage bays of Vietnam's peaceful city in Southeast Asia in the most beautiful weather of the year, autumn and winter.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightRace through Key West’s historic Old Town and waterfront areas mid January, during the annual Key West Half Marathon. Set to begin at 7 a.m., the sporting challenge takes place on a flat, fast 13.1-mile half-marathon course in the scenic island city. The 5K Run will follow right after the start of the Half Marathon.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightThe Bali Hope Ultra is a challenging and impactful ultramarathon held in Bali, Indonesia. The overnight double marathon takes runners coast-to-coast across the island.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightTake a journey through the vineyards, where the picturesque charm of the Sienese white roads is adorned with the vibrant hues of autumn, creating a splendid and unforgettable panorama.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightParticipate in your first Marathon Combo from anywhere in the world! Estonia’s largest virtual sports event lets you complete the 42.2 km marathon at your own pace throughout September, perfect for runners and walkers.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightThe course takes runners on a tour of the city, going past some of Seville’s most iconic landmarks. The race is known for its flat and fast course, which is perfect for record-breaking performances.
Show more! keyboard_arrow_rightAthletes who push their bodies to the extremes know they need to work hard and recover even harder. Aside from eating proper nutrients, getting massages, foam rolling, and stretching, sleeping is the fundamental time period of recovery. During sleep, our bodies, after all the exertion we've placed on it earlier, can rest, repair, and recuperate. But perhaps you are setting your eyes on competing i...
Ultramarathon is any race longer than the usual 42.195 kilometres which certainly makes this type of race physically as well as mentally demanding. However, it has become more popular throughout the years amongst runners who want to take a step further into their challenging goals.Some people still consider ultrarunners an incomprehensible and masochistic group of athletes who enjoy running many, ...
How to Train for an UltraUltramarathons, although officially having begun back in 1926, have become ever more popular in our current day with more than 70,000 people participating in ultra races each year and internationally on all 7 continents. When a runner has successfully completed race goals throughout their running career, thriving in achieving some of the more popular distances such as 5-ki...
How Long Is A Marathon? Marathon In Kilometer and miles The first question that anyone who is considering challenging themselves to a marathon is likely to ask is “How long is a marathon?” The question is an easy one to answer; 26.2 miles long. That translates into 42.195 kilometers. The distance is an odd number, but one that dates back to the run of Pheidippides, who was a Greek soldier famed f...
When You Go You Only Get To Take One Thing, Make Sure For An Ultra It Is The Right Pair Of Shoes Ask anyone who wasn’t born with running in their soul what they think about an ultra marathon and you are likely to hear things like “crazy” or “insane.” Ultra marathoners were created, not made. They are those people who came out of the womb running and haven’t stopped since. If you have tackled the ...
Don’t Leave Home Without Them… Ultra Marathon Equipment Must Haves Likely those who participated in the first marathon centuries ago didn’t have the modern conveniences that we have today. Being followed by chariots and having nothing but their feet to run on, things have come a long way. If you are ready to try your hand at the insanity which is known as the ultra marathon, there are things that...
Those Who Beat The Odds By Beating Out The Competition Deserve Our Utmost AdorationMost would consider anyone who is capable of running a half or a full marathon an amazing example of human perseverance. There are some elite marathoners that go beyond what human expectancies could ever imagine. Marathon runners may not normally be the ones who get the endorsements and fame, but they get the adorat...
Thomas Alm celebrates his 40th anniversary with 40 endurance races In 2010, Thomas Alm’s life changed dramatically. His beloved mum passed away in cancer and to handle the sorrow, Thomas put on his running shoes, and as he put it, he just “ran, ran and ran”. The same year he completed his first marathon in New York (3:45:22). For Thomas, long distance running has become a great therapy and also g...
Those Who Inspire, Awe-Strike Us, And Tire Us Just Thinking About Their Amazing FeatsA marathon is something that only elite athletes can dream of competing in. To cross the finish line after traveling 26.2 miles puts even the slowest of runners in a very distinguished category. An ultra marathon, gaining traction for those who aren’t satiated enough with the grueling 20 some miles, is something t...
The Difference Between A Marathon and An Ultra Marathon Most of us would consider any marathon an ultra event, but there is a difference between a marathon and an ultra marathon. An ultra marathon is an event that is longer than the regulatory length of 26.219 miles, or 42.195 kilometers. They are designed for the marathon runner who has already conquered the traditional marathon and are looking ...
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