Ultra Running Archives

Ultimate Ultra-Marathons to Challenge Finishers of the Marathon des Sables.

Conquer the world's toughest races, from Desert Ultra to Jungle Ultra and beyond. Discover your next ultimate ultra-marathon challenge after the Marathon des Sables. Learn about the Global Race Series and other renowned ultra-marathons, and get tips for choosing your next challenge. Whether you're seeking extreme difficulty, intimate races, or the chance to combine racing with tourism, this guide will help you find the perfect race to push your limits and create unforgettable experiences.

Hardmoors 110

Ten years old, this year, the event is known for its’ difficulty, camaraderie, and the race organisers ambivalence to reporting accurate distances.

Return to Namibia

Beyond the Ultimate (BTU) organise a series of races covering some of the harshest environments on Earth. They follow the now established multi-day, ultra distance, self-sufficient race format pioneered by Patrick Bauer’s Marathon des Sables.