The trails are calling
Apart from the physical journey, ultrarunning is also a mental game. Taking it into the mountains makes it even more of an experience, adding vertical challenge, breathtaking views, and alpine exposure to the mix. What’s not to like?
4 x ICONIC ULTRAS
THE WESTERN STATES 100
With snow covering the highest passes, and sweltering heat in the valleys, America’s most classic race covers a distance of 100 miles (or 161 kilometers).
ULTRA-TRAIL MT FUJI
Experience the Japanese culture by foot on the 168 km trail around Japan’s highest mountain, the beautiful active volcano Mount Fuji.
ULTRA-TRAIL DU MONT-BLANC
Located in the heart of the Alps and taking you through France, Italy, and Switzerland. The best runners complete the 171 kilometer course in just over 20 hours, while others spend two nights on the path.
If you don’t have the time to run this long,
there are options: How about THE 0.0 INSTANT GRATIFICATION RUN in Philadelphia, USA? At 0 miles, it is the shortest race ever, and takes only a second.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Comfortable shoes, baby powder, and determination are wise to bring if you are going on a solo run. But when competing there are often mandatory equipment that you are required to wear or bring in your backpack. Here is the UTMB basic kit list:
Running pack
Mobile phone
Personal beaker, 15 cl minimum
Minimum water supply: 1 liter
2 x torches
Survival blanket
Whistle
Bandage
Food reserve
Waterproof jacket with hood
Long-legged trousers
Cap or bandana
An additional warm second layer
Hat
Waterproof gloves
Waterproof pants
Id card
