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Lakeland 100
This new event takes place on the 9th & 10th of August 2008. There is a 100 mile route and a 50 mile event. The organisers, Epic Events say it will be "the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK." The route seems... > read more
> Lakeland 100 Details
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The Marathon of Ontario Summer Edition (MOOSE)
This event will take place for the first time on the 16th August 2008. It is a 302 km stage race along the Bruce Trail following the magnificent Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
The trail varies from rocky, undulating, forest trails, to cliff side single track, to dirt covered... > read more
> Further details can be found on the MOOSE website
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British Ultra
The Inaugural British Ultra – claimed to be the toughest multi-stage ultra foot race in the UK takes place on the 25th May 2008.
The event takes place on the islands off Western Scotland and will see athletes compete over 6 days taking in high mountains, exposed coastal cliffs, isolated tracks/trails... > read more
> More race details
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Q50 Trail Run - Patagonia
This races takes place in northern Patagonia. It starts and finishes in a small village surrounded by mountains. Take a look at the pictures on the race website, it looks an idyllic place.
The race organisers descibe the event in glowing terms:- "This race not only will give you a chance... > read more
> Click to visit the race website (there is an English version)
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Q50 Trail Run - Nicaragua
This 50 mile trail race takes place in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua.It starts at the cathedral in Matagalpa City and finishes in a coffee plantation after passing through some great countryside. In the words of the organisers:- "You’ll be running in dirt roads and trails surrounded by Coffee Plantations,... > read more
> Click to vist the race website (there is an English version)
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The South African Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
The South African Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon, a unique race filled with adventure and determination, is held in October each year. It is run over the beautiful and contrasting landscape of the Northern Cape’s “Green Kalahari”.
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon is a self-sufficiency run held over six legs in... > read more
> Click here to visit the race website
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