Tag Archives: trail running

May 21

UTMB 2020 CANCELLED: INTERVIEW WITH CATHERINE POLETTI BY ABEL AND MAYAYO.

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.   Today, the organization of UTMB has made the decision to postpone all the events for UTMB week in 2020. After the shock, Trailrunningspain.com and carrerasdemontana.com have been able to talk and interview Catherine Poletti, the director and co-founder of Ultra Trail Montblanc, that has opened her house’s doors to explain the reason of […]

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May 20

UTMB 2020 CANCELLED DUE COVID-19: THE DECISION IS TAKEN, THERE WILL NOT BE UTMB IN 2020

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.   Today, the organization of UTMB has made the decision to postpone all the events for UTMB week. It has been probably a hard decision that will not make happy to everybody, but this is how it is. They could have make a smaller race, just with Europeans, French, shorting out the events, move it […]

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April 28

SKYRUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: POSTPONED DUE THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK TILL 2021

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.   The 2020 Skyrunning World Championships was going to be celebrated this July 10-12, 2020 at the BUFF® Mountain Festival in the Spanish Pyrenees, however and due the COVID-19 outbreak, the event has been postponed to the same venue in 2021. Because of this, runners such as Kilian Jornet or Jan Margarit will no […]

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March 21

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: UPDATE – SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES CIRCUIT POSTPONED TO JULY

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. Due to the global effects of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the Skyrunner World Series has made the decision that no race of the 2020 circuit will be held before the end of July. As it stands today, the upcoming season will start with Skyrace Comapedrosa on the 26th of July 2020. These necessary precautions have […]

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March 13

Ultra Trail Mount Fuji 2020: 2020 EDITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

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. The Ultra Trail Mount Fuji 2020 has been cancelled due the COVID-19 outbreak. The overall Director of the Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji Race Committee, Tsuyoshi Kaburaki said in their press release “First of all, we would like to express our deep sympathy to the victims of the novel coronavirus that has been spreading around the […]

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March 11

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2020: ANNECY DATES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY NOW DUE COVID-19

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. With the current corona virus outbreak now affecting the entire planet, including France and the Haute Savoie, the MaXi-Race organizing team would like inform runners of the situation as of March 9, 2020. On March 8, 2020, public authorities in France implemented new restrictive measures for major public events. These measures will remain in […]

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March 10

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: 184 Elite Athletes Announced for 2020 Skyrunner World Series

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. A record-breaking 184 elite athletes of 30 nationalities will compete in the 2020 Skyrunner World Series. This year, the official circuit opens its doors to a host of young talent and new names eager to take on top skyrunners at the world’s most competitive and technical racing circuit. If all goes to plan, considering […]

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March 04

TRANSGRANCANARIA HG 2020(128K/D+7500M): BEST RUNNERS OF THE WORLD ATTENDING THE 2020 EDITION

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  TRANSGRANCANARIA HG 2020 ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND. Many of the best world trail runners will attend the 2020 edition. The races have started today with The Greatest Challange, the Trans360º with Luca Papi as the favorite this year again and with our colleague Alex Fragela in the start list. But The Ultimate Event will be […]

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February 26

UTMB INTERNATIONAL: THAILAND BY UTMB (OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1 2020) JOINS BY UTMB RACES

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. UTMB International, have today announced the launch of their newest international event, Thailand by UTMB. Working alongside local organizers the Sports Authority of Thailand and Running Connect, the first edition will take place from 30 October to 1 November 2020, as the group further increases their presence in Asia. This race will join Gaoligong […]

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January 31

TARAWERA ULTRAMARATHON 2020 (162k-102k-50k-20k/8FEB): THE 12th EDITION WILL BE THE BIGGEST EVER

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  The Tarawera Ultra-Marathon began in 2009, offering competitors the chance to sample the amazing off road running and walking trails of the Rotorua region. The event takes place in the heartland of New Zealand tourism, with a strong cultural element to the event enjoyed equally by local and international competitors. Now in its 12th […]

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January 30

VIBRAM ARCTIC GRIP ALL TERRAIN: ADVANCED GRIP TECHNOLOGY FOR WET ICE AT ISPO 2020

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. Vibram as the world leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor arrives at ISPO 2020 presenting the Vibram Arctic Grip All Terrain, a new version of the most advanced grip technology for wet ice, the technology that allows for an increase in grip on ice, particularly wet ice.     […]

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January 20

VIBRAM HONG KONG 100: YOU PEIQUAN AND XIANG FUZHAO BREAKING RECORDS IN THE 10TH EDITION

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. The Ultra-Trail World Tour global series started this weekend with s the season this weekend with the VIBRAM HONG KONG 100. The races were won by Chinese runners You Peiquan setting up a new record with 10h00:17 and Xiang Fuzhao setting a new record too with 11:28:21 in perfect conditions for trail running. The […]

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January 17

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2020: THE NEW MARATHON-RACE WILL BE 3rd STAGE IN THE GOLDEN TRAIL NATIONAL SERIES

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. After gaining so much popularity year after year, the MAXI-RACE ANNECY in its 10th edition will host a new Marathon format, the Marathon-Race will be the 3rd stage of the Golden Trail National Series en France/Belgium. Two different courses, the Marathon Experience that will start as usual in Doussard, and the Marathon-Race which will […]

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January 15

VIBRAM HONG KONG 100: THE FIRST STAGE OF THE ULTRA TRAIL WORLD TOUR CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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. The Ultra-Trail World Tour global series starts the season this weekend with the VIBRAM HONG KONG 100. The 10th edition of Hong Kong’s original 100km individual ultra-marathon, the Vibram Hong Kong 100, will take place on Saturday 18th January. For the first time, the event will also include a 56km race, “The Half”, which […]

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January 13

ULTRA TRAIL ATLAS TOUBKAL (1-5 OCT/2020) : THE 12th EDITION TO BE HELD ON THE NORTH AFRICA’S ROOF (MOROCCO)

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  . Ultra Trail Atlas Toubkal (UTAT), registrations opened to run in the North of Africa. Trail running was born out of the desire to discover – by running – regions and territories, in contact with their natural environments and in search of cultures from here and elsewhere. This is the essence of trail running! […]

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December 15

Ultra-Trail World Tour 2019 AWARDS: Capell and Dauwalter win Ultra-Trail World Tour 2019 titles.

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. Pau Capell and Courtney Dauwalter have been crowned 2019 champions of the Ultra-Trail World Tour at an end-of-season awards ceremony hosted in the heart of Paris. Spanish star Pau Capell secured his second successive Ultra-Trail World Tour annual title with first places in both the Transgrancanaria HG and the UTMB, which he won by […]

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October 23

MAXI-RACE SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES A GREAT SUCCESS IN ITS INAUGURAL EDITION OPENING REGISTRATIONS FOR 2020 ON 1NOV

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  . After Annecy and Sicily the turn was for the inaugural Maxi-Race South Africa. During the weekend of 5 & 6 October, more than 400 runners from 12 different nationalities participated in this inaugural event in the Cape Winelands region, near the famous Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain overlooking the majestic city […]

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October 21

GARMIN FENIX 6S SERIES REVIEW: SMALLEST AND LIGHTEST WITHIN GARMIN FENIX 6 SERIES. BY JON HOSLER FROM GARMIN HQ

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   The new GARMIN FENIX 6 SERIES was launched AUG29th at Chamonix. And trailrunningspain.com was there to get all information about the new series of one of the best gps watches in the market. Will it be the king of the gps? Do they have many new features? If you wanna know more keep reading […]

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October 19

SHEILA AVILÉS AND RUY UEDA WIN SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019 AT LIMONE EXTREME. ORIOL CARDONA, SILVER.

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. . Our SKYRUNNING section celebrates Sheila Aviés and Ruy Ueda as winners of SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019. The inaugural edition of the SkyMasters, held at Limone Extreme Skyrace today, saw just 60 elite athletes running on the course In the end, Ruy Ueda and Denisa Dragomir made history as the first SkyMasters winners and […]

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October 18

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: CALENDAR RACE FOR 2020 ANNOUNCED. TWO NEW COUNTRIES AND 4 NEW COURSES

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. And we have now the official calendar for Skyrunner World Series 2020, 16 races, 1 SkyMasters, 4 new courses and 2 new countries make up next year’s skyrunning season. After a successful 2019, the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series continues to lead developments in the sport by announcing spectacular calendar of pure skyrunning races […]

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October 15

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2020: 10TH EDITION, REGISTRATIONS OPENS 15NOV/1DIC WITH EXCITING NEW CHANGES

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. The MAXI-RACE ANNECY is now 10 years old. During the weekend of 29th to 31 of May the Maxi-Race Annecy will celebrate its 10 years. Several exciting new developments and a greater focus on sustainability will highlight the upcoming 10th edition, offering runners the opportunity to participate in a mountain trail race and take […]

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October 14

LIMONE EXTREME PRE RACE REPORT: Skymasters line up for Skyrunning2019 finals at 27k/D+2.600m course.

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. . Our SKYRUNNING section today heralds the coming of LIMONE EXTREME. The classic italian course by the vacation hotspot at Lago di Garda has heavily invested to host the season final for Skyman SA annual series,  which is being specially marketed as SKYMASTERS. Among its promotional tools to attract the elite, the event has […]

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October 07

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: MARGARIT AND SANZ CLAIM LAST VICTORIES BEFORE SKYMASTERS AT SKY PIRINEU

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. Jan Margarit scores his second win of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series and former cross-country runner, Ainhoa Sanz, steals the show as Spanish winning duo take home last victories before the SkyMasters. As the sun shone above the beautiful Spanish Pyrenees at 9 am this morning, 1,000 skyrunners tore through the town of Bagà […]

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September 23

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: EMOTIONAL VICTORIES FOR DEBATS AND MARMISSOLLE AT “SAVAGE” PIRIN ULTRA SKYRACE

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. French skyrunner, Beñat Marmissolle, breaks course record and Ragna Debats fights off fierce female field at the 14th race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The edition was a perfect illustration of the difference between ultra running and skyrunning. Although the course covered a distance of 66 km with 4,400m of vertical gain, […]

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September 04

GARMIN FENIX 6 SERIES REVIEW: GARMIN FENIX 6S, 6 AND 6X. SOLAR CHARGER, PACE PRO, TOPO EUROPE AND MORE….

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   The new GARMIN FENIX 6 SERIES was launched AUG29th at Chamonix. And trailrunningspain.com was there to get all information about the new series of one of the best gps watches in the market. Will it be the king of the gps? Do they have many new features? If you wanna know more keep reading […]

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August 21

MAXI-RACE SOUTH AFRICA: A NEW MAXI-RACE WORLD ADVENTURE 5/6 OCTOBER 2019

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  . We have bring to you the first Maxi-Races around the world (Annecy, Sicily), now it is the turn of the first South African race in the tradition of MaXi-Race races, an incentive to travel and explore and discover incredible landscapes while immersing yourself in local culture! An unforgettable adventure between vineyards and mountains […]

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August 01

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SERIES ARRIVE TO NORWAY WITH THE TROMSØ SKYRACE

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. Known as the toughest race in the calendar and being the brainchild of the king and queen of skyrunning, Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg, it’s no wonder why. The race follows the soul of skyrunning: a 57 km course, with 4,700m of vertical gain, that links the summits of Tromsdalstind (1238m) and Hamperokken (1404m). […]

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July 28

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND JAN MARGARIT WINS AT SKYRACE COMAPEDROSA

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. The tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series saw two mighty locals dominate the field from start to finish on the shortest and steepest race of the season. Sheila Avilés got the hat-trick this season after dominating the race from start, on the men side Jan Margarit won the race with […]

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July 25

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: COMAPEDROSA COMING IN THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF ANDORRA

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. This Sunday, July 28, 661 runners of 28 nationalities will climb the highest mountain in the principality of Andorra for Skyrace Comapedrosa. With race veterans going head to head with new skyrunning stars, the tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series season promises an exciting clash of generations on a short, […]

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July 24

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: DEBATS AND MINOGGIO WIN AT ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON

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. After the BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), Ragna Debats established a new course record at the Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, on the men side, Minoggio got a victory at home. Faced extreme conditions and fierce head-to-heads at Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, the ninth race of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series crowned Debats and Minoggio. […]

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