Many people who run marathons and ultramarathons do so in the cause of great charities which has spawned the famous Oxfam Trailwalker which is an event organised by the Oxfam charity in places such as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the UK. All of the funds raised in the various events around... »
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Namibian 24-hour ultramarathon
While the Namibian 24-hour ultramarathon is a fairly new event, having only begun in April 2008, it has to go down as one of the most difficult and treacherous ultramarathons of all time. The marathon takes runners through the Namib desert where heat during... »
Would Hadrian’s Wall be the perfect venue for an ultra marathon?
There are many areas in the world which offer beautiful views, exquisite scenery and a history to go with it but there are few which can match the beauty and presence of Hadrian’s Wall in the north-east of England. The wall, built by the... »
Eddie Izzard and the 1000 mile ultramarathon
Well-known UK comedian Eddie Izzard is just over halfway through his 1000 mile run around the UK which he hopes to complete in just under seven weeks. He is... »
Dartmoor Discovery ultramarathon
While the Dartmoor Discovery ultramarathon may well take runners through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the UK do not be under any illusion that this is simply... »
London to Brighton ultramarathon
The London to Brighton ultramarathon is one of the high points on the UK ultra running circuit, and one which is also very popular with cyclists and motorists over... »