Running a marathon used to be the standard bucket list achievement, with the sport seeing massive growth in the last 10 years or so. But ultra running, once the domain of an elite minority, is also ...

A marathon is a big challenge, no doubt, but once you’ve done one, or even several, where do you go next? How about running even further and earning the title of ultrarunner? This booming format is ...

Ready to run an ultramarathon? Intrigued, but terrified? Ultra running might sound intimidating, but with a little ...

How to get started ultra running: 11 key tips for beginners 1. Build a base A beginner can certainly complete an ultramarathon, we are all beginners when it comes to taking on a distance for the first ...

It’s the start of a new year, and maybe you’ve always wanted to do an ultramarathon. If you’re a road marathoner, the jump won’t be all that much—an “ultra” is anything longer than 26.2 miles. The ...

It took about 18 miles for Benny Hickok to realize exactly why the race earned the designation as Indiana’s “toughest trail race.” For starters, the trails guiding racers through the Owen-Putnam State ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Entering the ultramarathon scene can be daunting, especially for casual runners who have never ...

Move over Dunkin’ — America runs on Taco Bell. Or at least a certain subset of iron-gutted ultra-runners does. On Saturday, Oct. 5, about 1,200 registrants are expected to toe the line at the eighth ...

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Zach Bates went from running a 5K to running 100 miles in less than a year. For many, running 100 miles might sound unfathomable or unrealistic. But Zach Bates was steadfast to run a 100-mile event ...

Correction: A previous version of this article misattributed quotes from Kevin Mathieu and Timothy Sullivan. Sure, vomiting is allowed. Discouraged but allowed, according to the bylaws of this ...