Latest posts
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Cut-Off Times and DNF Rates: What They Really Tell You About a Race
Why intermediate cut-off times matter more than the overall time limit, and how to read a race’s DNF rate before you register.
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Best Season to Race in the Alps, Pyrenees, Dolomites and Beyond
How European ultra season moves geographically through the year, from the Canary Islands in February to the high Alps in August.
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What to Pack for a Mountain Ultra: The Mandatory Gear List Explained
The mandatory gear almost every European mountain ultra requires, what’s race-specific, and why it matters more than most runners think.
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Fueling an Ultra: Aid Stations and Nutrition Planning Across Europe
How aid station culture and food differ between Spain, Italy, the Alps and remoter European ultras, and how to plan your nutrition around it.
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How to Choose Your First European Ultra: A Distance-by-Distance Guide
Which European ultra distance should you actually start with? A practical guide by distance band, from under 80km to multi-day 300km+ races.
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UTMB World Series Explained: Stones, Qualification, and Getting a Bib
What UTMB World Series races and Running Stones actually mean, and whether you need to care about them for your first few ultras.