Certain shops, to the chagrin of many commentators, are starting to put decorations on sale.Christmas decorations. On sale. In early September.Probably, if we’re honest, since mid-August.It’s a move bound to court controversy, but the world we live in dictates it.So, not wishing to clash with...
From the famous, ultra-season opening Country to Capital, through the Rose of the Shires and its Shires & Spires sibling, to a jaunt along the Thames.Every one of our four ultra marathon events offer unique challenges - but what about taking all four of them...
Our stunning Capital to Country Ultra passes through the mesmerising Nepalese foothills with the mountains as your backdrop.This self-sufficient, 123-mile race has been described as a cross between two of the top ultra races on the planet: The Marathon des Sables and the Ultra-Trial du...
The Thames Trail - 47-miles of ultra running along England's largest river - is one of the most popular events in the British ultra running calendar.Previously known as the Thames Trot, the event runs from Iffley in Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames past ever-changing scenery, beautiful houses...
Times have changed. Back in the day, ultra marathon runners would be left to rely on a map and compass - alongside the occasional aid station or marker - as they endeavoured not to add extra miles on to already crazy distances. As race organisers, we...
Dharmesh Mistry took a sharp intake of breath as he reached the top of another gruelling climb.His heart was beating quickly, not only from physical effort but due to the stunning vista before him.Dharmesh’s eyes took in lush green hillsides, a river snaking its way...
It was great to see so many strong, inspirational women taking part in our Shires & Spires event last month.It's one of my favourite events and always brings together a wide-range of runners, coupled with a fantastic atmosphere and the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside - this year...
Think you've got what it takes to tackle a five-day, 123-mile race that includes steep inclines and goes through a landscape so remote you often don’t see anyone for hours?Then you might be just the sort of adventurer to join us on our incredible Capital...
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holding running events is the various degrees of personal achievement reached by runners - from those sprinting home to win races to people taking on their first ultra and friends helping each other over the line.It was no...
Five years ago, Owen Jones’ life was only heading one way. Caught in the grip of alcoholism, Owen was struggling to see positives in anything, with the effects of drink becoming “more and more of a problem”. Despite already being a runner - “I started running ten...