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 – TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon (Borneo)
Located in the northen part of Borneo, the name of the race
makes reference to the iconic Mt Kinabalu, which at 4,100 m is one of Southeast
Asia’s highest peaks and a world heritage site.
With 5 distances up to 100km, including a night challenge, the TMBT
Ultra is a destination where you can mix adrenaline rush and holiday relaxing.
There are even some hot springs nearby the race, offering soothing sulfur baths for tired legs !
Adamello Ultra Trail (Italy)
With 5 distances, from a KV
to the 170km king race, Adamello famously retraces the path and the mule
tracks of the WW1 in the northern part of Italy, on the border of Lombardy and
Trentino.
Paraty Brazil by UTMB
A new entry in the UTMB series, the 1st edition taking place
this september, the race is located the town of Paraty, on the coast between
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and offers 4 distances, from a 20k to a 100k. The
runners will have the chance to discover
steep and jungled mountains from the Serra de Bocaina National Park.
Fest’Trail Causses Rougier (France)
With a starting point at Château de Montaigut in Saint
Affrique, south of France, the race takes the runners through maginificent and
unique red-couloured landscapes ! It offers 4 distances, from a beginner
8km distance up to a 48km.
5 Ultra Trail Races in Spain You Should Discover
Photo credit: UltraMediterrania Instagram Spain is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for trail running and ultra trail racing. From the mountains of Andalucía and the Sierra de Guadarrama to the Mediterranean ranges of Alicante and the spectacular valleys of Málaga, ultra trail races in Spain offer an extraordinary variety of terrain, landscapes and challenges. For international runners, however, the Spanish ultra trail calendar can be surprisingly difficult to navigate. Beyond the biggest names in the sport, there are dozens of races offering spectacular courses, strong local identities and very different ways to experience Spain on foot. And if you are searching specifically for a 100K ultra in Spain, there are plenty of options beyond the most famous international races. So, whether you are looking
Ticino 500: What It’s Really Like to Run 500 km and 40,000m of Elevation
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5 Ultra Trail Races in France worth discovering
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Deep Japan Ultra Review: One Runner’s Experience in Rural Japan & an Exclusive Interview with Founder Matsunaga-san
By TrailRunAdvisor Ambassador Alex Schubach There are trail races that take you into the mountains, and then there are races that take you somewhere you probably never would have discovered otherwise. For me, Deep Japan Ultra was very much the latter. Travelling from Tokyo to the rural mountains of Niigata Prefecture, I came expecting a challenging 80-kilometre ultra marathon. I left with something much more meaningful: a deeper appreciation of rural Japan, its people, and a race that is built around far more than simply reaching the finish line. After the event, I had the opportunity to speak with Deep Japan Ultra founder Matsunaga-san, and many of the experiences I had during the race suddenly made sense. His philosophy perfectly explained why this event feels
