Tag Archives: trail running

July 15

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND ORIOL CARDONA, CROWNED AT BUFF EPIC TRAIL SUPERSKY RACE

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. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the third SuperSky Race of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is gone and gave double points for the winners Sheila Avilés and Oriol Cardona that won at their homeland.  With an unpredictable weather, Vall de Boí hosted an unpredictable race too that turn as epic as its […]

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July 10

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: BUFF EPIC TRAIL, SUPERSKY RACE BECOMES CRUCIAL

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. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the eighth race of the official skyrunning circuit takes place on Sunday, July 14th at 08:00 am. The 42 km course with 3,300m of vertical gain starts and finishes in the village of Barruera, crossing through Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the heart of […]

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July 03

BOA FIT SYSTEM 2020 NOVELTIES: LA SPORTIVA, ADIDAS TERREX, DACHSTEIN, LOWA, ZAMBERLAN…

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.The BOA fit system was born in 2001 at Steamboat springs, Colorado. The first implementation was created to help in medical oprations. and the concept then evolved into sports, starting by snowboardin. Nowadays, BOA´s strong presence at the ISPO Munich includes highlights from reputed partners La Sportiva, Adidas Terrex, Lowa, Dachstein or Zamberlan. La Sportiva launched […]

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June 28

LA SPORTIVA LAVAREDO ULTRA TRAIL (120k/5800D+) AND WESTERN STATES 100 MILES ENDURANCE RUN (100m/6000D+) : Two pioneer races of the Ultra Trail World Tour 2019 circuit this weekend

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. This will be a breathtaking week-end where it will take place two pioneer races of the Ultra-Trail World Tour: in Europe we will have La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail and Western States 100 mile Endurance run in America! Two races in two different countries which are part of the Ultra-Trail World Tour since the […]

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June 27

LA SPORTIVA 2020: NEW GEAR FOR CLIMBING, TREKKING AND MOUNTAIN RUNNING. Theory, TX Guide, Jackal and more…

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. LA SPORTIVA HAS JUST UNVEILED ITS NEW 2020 SHOES AND APPAREL NOVELTIES. We have been sharing firsthand the official presentation at Cortina d´Ampezzo in Dolomites, during the pre-race days of La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail. Indoor climbing, approach shoes and ultra running lead the development, with athletes such as, Michele Graglia, Jonathan Wyatt and […]

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June 26

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: AN ASCENT TO THE HOME OF GODS, IT IS TIME FOR OLYMPUS MARATHON

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. On the weekend, athletes from all over the world will run in the footsteps of the ancient Olympians for the seventh race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The Olympus Marathon, 44km and 3,200m vertical gain which revives the pilgrimage of the ancient Greeks to Mount Olympus, where they ascended every year […]

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June 20

MAXI-RACE SICILY 2019: ETNATRAIL (JULY 26-28). ENJOY A RUN THROUGH THE HIGHEST ACTIVE VOLCANO IN EUROPE

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  . MaXi Race World continues the trip, after the Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race Annecy in May that was brought to us by Abel de Frutos y Ana Samuelsson . Now it is the turn of the Maxi Race Sicily, held in Sicily, one of the most charismatic island of the Mediterranean, a run over the […]

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June 10

HARDROCK 100 2019 CANCELLED DUE TO HISTORIC SNOWFALL. Official communication.

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  The Hardrock 100 miles 2019 edition has been cancelled due to historic snowfall. The ultra-distance race held in the San Juan mountains in Colorado is one of the most famous on the calendar . According to the organizers, the decision to cancel the 2019 run was based on a thorough and complete evaluation of […]

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June 06

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE SERIES ARRIVE TO ITALY WITH LIVIGNO SKYMARATHON

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. The first Italian stage of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series on Saturday 15th June promises to be memorable, with an even higher level of the legendary Basque Zegama marathon. Indeed, the 34km Skymarathon (with a 2700m uphill difference in height) held on the border between Italy and Switzerland has not only sold out, […]

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June 06

INOV-8 ROCLITE G275: Gold at The Spine Race for a grippy and sturdy trail shoe with graphene sole.

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The Inov-8 Roclite G275 is a brand new trail running shoe for softground with graphene sole. Inov-8 recently announced a world-first in the sports footwear market by incorporating graphene into running shoes via the new Inov-8 G Series. The tech specs for this model include a lightweigth of 276 grams, reinforced upper, balanced 6mm lugs […]

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June 03

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Pere Aurell and Maria Koller crowned champions at Madeira SkyRace

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. Pere Aurell of Spain and German newcomer, Maria Koller, were the champions of the fifth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series this weekend on the island of Madeira. Both athletes achieved their first victory at this pure skyrunning course after a tough and technical battle against some of the strongest names […]

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May 31

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: IT IS THE TURN OF MADEIRA SKYRACE

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. This Saturday, June 1, the 2019 Migu Run Skyunner World Series lands on the volcanic island of Madeira for the spectacular Madeira Skyrace, the fifth race of the season. High mountains, volcanic terrain and mild climate, Madeira is the prefect place for a skyrunner. The island itself has become known as the ideal training […]

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May 29

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2019: A WEEKEND FULL OF RACES. Races report and personal experience by Abel de Frutos.

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. During the weekend of 24th to 26 of May we enjoying all the events of the Salomon GORE-TEX MaXi-Race 2019. A full weekend of events enclosed on the MaXi Race World, six events around the world that are the perfect opportunity to discover new destinations, following an unabated passion for trail running. We had the […]

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May 20

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Elena Rukhliada and Bartlomiej Przedwojewski wins Skyrace des Matheysins

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. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is over, rain, snow and sharp, technical ridges – Skyrace des Matheysins well and truly earned its Skyrace status with Poland’s Przedwojewski and Russia’s Rukhliada taking the win on an extreme course in the French Alps.     _________________ . SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS […]

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May 17

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE TURN OF SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS

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. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is coming and will see top skyrunners from over 30 countries, flock to the French alps on May 19th, curious to discover the steep, fast and technical Skyrace des Matheysins. New to the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series calendar it hasn’t stopped Skyrace […]

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May 08

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2019: Opens the WMRA world cup calendar. Races, program and favorites in Annecy 2019

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. The 9th edition of the Maxi-Race Annecy is coming soon, with 9000 registered runners, several of the international elite will stand at the starting line of each race. There will be 11 races being the Short-Race (16km, 950m vertical gain) the opening of the WMRA World cup calendar. Seven unique races in 7 different […]

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May 06

YADING SKYRUN 2019: VICTORY FOR MEGAN KIMMEL AND RENJIA JIAE

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. Renjia Jiae (CHN), Team Toread, wins his first skyrace on home turf, crossing the finish line to a roaring applause from the emotional and excited people of Yading. Megan Kimmel (USA), Team Salomon, once again proves herself unbeatable at high-altitude, winning the women’s race for a third time. Let’s see the best of Yading […]

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May 01

NAFARROA XTREM 2019: SERGIO TEJERO AND ALVARO RAMOS WON TOGETHER PLUS SILVIA TRIGEROS ON WOMEN. REPORT BY ABEL DE FRUTOS

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.. . The Nafarroa Xtrem 2019 is over and Trailrunningspain.com has been there to enjoy this wonderful race. On Saturday we had the opportunity to enjoy three different courses in five modalities. NX68, NX33, NX33 in pairs, NX33+NX21, NX21 . 1,000 people in Zubiri, the town hosting the event. Sergio Tejero and Álvaro Ramos (7h04) […]

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April 30

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: YADING SKYRUN, HIGHEST COURSE IN THE CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND

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. The high altitude pressure is on. On May 4th, the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series makes its second stop at the Yading Skyrun. The highest course in the calendar will see past champions attempt to win back their titles 4,600m above sea level in the majestic mountains of China. An spectacular race in […]

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April 25

Ultra Trail Mount Fuji 2019: Kicks off tomorrow with 2,663 runners

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. ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI 2019 is about to kick off at noon JST (UTC+9), Friday April 26 from Fujisan Kodomo-no-Kuni (Fuji, Shizuoka). Runners will follow the course clockwise around Mt. Fuji, and make a turn at Yamanakako to go back and finish at Ohike Kouen (Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi). As a result of slight route change from […]

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April 23

NAFARROA XTREM 2019 (APR27/21K-33K-67K): RUNNING ACROSS THE NAVARRESE PYRENEES

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.. . The Navarrese city of Zubiri hosts this weekend the Nafarroa Xtrem 2019, Starting on Friday with the bid-registration, briefings, film projections and conferences the runners will be able to enjoy a beautiful atmosphere, and several races crossing beautiful beech forests like the Quinto Real. Climbing emblematic summits like: Adi, Saioa, Zuriain and Baratxueta. […]

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April 21

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: RUY UEDA AND ELISA DESCO WIN INAUGURAL MOUNT AWA SKYRACE IN JAPAN.

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. The season opening Sky Race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series presented an international lineup of skyrunning superstars. 31 elite athletes from 13 countries assembled beneath the cherry blossoms at the starting line of the Mt. Awa Skyrace in Sanjo Japan, where they battled it out on a slightly shorter “B Course” […]

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April 18

MARATHON DES SABLES 2019: SPAIN STRIKES SILVER AND GOLD AT THE SAHARA. RAGNA DEBATS & TEAM CARRERASDEMONTANA.COM

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. The 34th MARATHON DES SABLES was exceptional, according to their veteran organizers: A magnificent course of 226 km, 96% of competitors finishers, touching stories, the improbable participation of a dog, the inauguration of a solidarity center, a seventh victory for Moroccan Rachid EL MORABITY and a new winner, Ragna DEBATS from the Netherlands. . […]

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April 12

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Japan hosts first race of the season, the Mt. Awa Skyrace.

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. The 2019 season of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is now coming. Top athletes prepare to take to the skies in the Japanese alps for the first race of the 2019. The season kicks off on April 21st at the Mt. Awagate Skyrace – a new race guaranteed to set the stage for […]

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April 09

PATAGONIA RUN 2019: 10 YEARS OF TRAIL RUNNING IN SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES. Video, history and pictures.

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  Patagonia Run 2019 celebrates the 10th edition in San Martin de los Andes included in the Ultra Trail World Tour this week. The races will begin on Friday, April 12, starting on the Lake Lacar and will all bib numbers sold out. This year the organization expects about 3000 runners among the six distances: […]

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March 21

MAXI-RACE ANNECY 2019: Only a few bibs left. François d’Haene and Jason Schlarb will run the Ultra-Race

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  . In about two months (May 24-26) Salomon Gore-Tex MaXi-Race will be held in Annecy. More than 9000 runners from 55 countries in 11 race formats will join the adventure on a full or partial loop around Lake Annecy via the surrounding mountains. At the moment, many of the races have filled up registrations […]

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March 15

Ultra Trail Mount Fuji: Announce The North Face – Strava – UTMF collaboration event

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. The ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI Race Committee (Izu City, Shizuoka, Japan, Race Committee Overall Director: Tsuyoshi Kaburaki) is announcing this week that an official supplier contract has been concluded with Strava, Inc. (San Francisco, California, U.S.A., CEO: James Quarles). This contract realizes a new three-way collaboration between THE NORTH FACE, a brand of Goldwin, which […]

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February 28

TRANSGRANCANARIA HG 2019 (128K/D+7500M): 1st Series Bonus race is gone, be ready for the next.

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  The third race of the 2019 circuit of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour and the first series bonus race has ended. The 20th edition of the Transgrancanaria HG, 3rd race of the 2019 Ultra-Trail® World Tour circuit and 1st Series Bonus race, just ended under the sun of the Canary Islands. And once again, the […]

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February 22

TRANSGRANCANARIA HG 2019 (128K/D+7500M): The third race of the Ultra Trail World Tour 2019 circuit this weekend

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  After the Tarawera Ultra-Marathon, The third race of the 2019 circuit of the Ultra-Trail® World Tour is starting this weekend on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain. First Bonus Series race of the year, the TGC is going to be explosive with incredible elites! The runners will have to cross the island from north […]

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February 20

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Top skyrunners are ready to reach summits around the world

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. The 2019 season of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is ready to go. Kicking things off on April 21st is the brand-new Mt Awa Skyrace in the Japanese alps, followed by a high-altitude stop at the now-famous Yading Skyrun (CHN). Elite Skyrunners are ready to compete on the highly technical courses of the […]

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