Welcome to our ambassadors !
We are
thrilled to welcome our ambassadors to the TrailRunAdvisor team !
As
passionate trail runners, your enthusiasm and experience are very helpful to
develop our trail running review platform. We are confident that we can build
together an incredible resource for trail runners everywhere. Your
contributions will enrich our platform and will inspire other runners in their
adventures.
We welcome
:
· David, Jordi and Borja in Spain
· Jeremy, Florent, Stephane and Fred in France
· Colin, Daniel, Phil, Gareth and Lee in UK
· David and Tiago in Portugal
· Allesandro in Italy
· Mariana and Carlos in Argentina
· Ricardo in US
· Anthony in Canada
Thank you for
joining us on this exciting journey !
Gongga 100: What Is It Really Like to Race in China’s High Mountains?
Gongga 100, held in the mountains of Sichuan, China, offers a unique trail running experience through glaciers, peaks reaching 4,500 metres, and challenging alpine terrain. Its flagship 100K race, featuring over 7,000 metres of elevation gain, combines extreme altitude, unpredictable weather, and breathtaking scenery. More than just a race, Gongga 100 is a high-altitude mountain adventure, known for its incredible atmosphere, warm local hospitality, and a racing experience unlike anything found in Europe.
Western States Qualifying Races 2027 & 2028: New Races, Changes and Entry Process
The Western States Endurance Run has released its qualifying race lists for the 2027 and 2028 lotteries. Here are the biggest changes, the new qualifying races to know about, and how the Western States lottery entry process works. For thousands of ultrarunners around the world, getting into the Western States Endurance Run is a long-term goal. The 100-mile race from Olympic Valley to Auburn is one of the most sought-after races in trail running, and for most runners, the first step is completing an official Western States qualifying race. The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) has now published its qualifying race lists for both the 2027 and 2028 lotteries, giving runners a much clearer picture of their options for the next two years. How the
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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