News of the week

  • Kilian Jornet and Zach Miller are calling for a boycott of UTMB, in order to defend the trail running community against the rising of the UTMB brand power. For instance, a runner cannot participate to UTMB unless he had run an UTMB branded race during the year, irrespective of the ITRA classification. There are also other points involved in this call for boycott, related to UTMB growing influence and money-making business 

Donate an old race T-shirt !

We’r excited to announce our partnership with Plataforma Social Tangarana, a charity dedicated to helping young people from low-income families in the Amazonian region of Peru integrate into society through trail running and other initiatives.   You got an old race t-shirt gathering dust? TrailRunAdvisor is collecting race t-shirts for donation! When you pick up your race bib, drop off your t-shirt and help make a difference. A TrailRunAdvisor ambassador will gather all the donated t-shirts and we will send them to PS Tangarana.   The races participating to the project will be announced.

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5 Races to do in September

🌄 September might be back-to-work month, but the trail running season is far from over! After the excitement of UTMB, there are plenty of incredible races to keep your adrenaline pumping. With summer still holding on, it’s the perfect time to enjoy warm conditions and tackle new trails. 🏃‍♂️☀️ Whether you’re looking to extend your summer adventures or ease back into your routine with a challenge, check out these top trail races this month!   Canfranc Canfranc (Spain) Starting and ending in the Pyreneees, Canfranc is not only famous for the train station. With 6 different distances, the 100k distance is one of the most difficult in the world, with almost 9000m climb and 75% of the race above 2000m !   The Most Beautiful Thing

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A Comparative Study of Trail Running Race Registration Fees Across Europe

With the increasing popularity of trail running in Europe,the cost of registering for these races has become a significant considerationfor runners. As many athletes plan their race calendar, understanding thedifferences in registration fees across countries and events can help them makeinformed decisions. In this article, we present a comprehensive analysis ofregistration fees for some of the most famous trail races in Europe, comparingthem with the well-known UTMB series.     Methodology     This study examines the average registration fees for over60 major trail races across various European countries. The selection includesrenowned events such as the Madeira Island Ultra Trail (MIUT) in Portugal,Transgrancanaria and Transvulcania in Spain, Maxi Race and Grand Raid desPyrénées in France, Adamello and Tor des Géants in Italy, and the Salomon

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