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Trail · Marathon Handbook

Runner Finishes CCC Race With Uninvited Companion

Caitlin Fielder crossed the finish line with a stranger who had not participated in the race.

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Racing · Marathon Handbook

Julien Veysseyre Becomes First Amputee to Finish UTMB

Julien Veysseyre completed the UTMB in 44 hours and 16 minutes.

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Trail · Marathon Handbook

Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2: Technical Trail Shoe Review

Runners find stability and grip on technical terrain with Salomon's latest trail shoe.

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Culture · Canadian Running

Phil Gore's Six-Day Run Falls Short of World Record

Phil Gore ran 1,019.3 km in six days but did not set a new world record.

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Trail · Athletics Weekly

WMRA World Cup heads to Italy for Vertical and Trofeo Nasego

A double-header in northern Italy features top runners and a seven-nation team competition.

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Trail · iRunFar

Ben Dhiman Wins 2026 UTMB After Multi-Year Pursuit

After finishing second last year, Ben Dhiman claimed victory in the 2026 UTMB.

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