ultra marathon nutrition

Precision Fuel & Hydration

Precision Fuel & Hydration has a great reputation among endurance athletes for its no-nonsense approach to fuelling and hydration. To reflect that nutrition is highly individual, we asked two of our reviewers to test it, both using it over the last few months, each with their own style of training, racing and fuelling preferences. Our aim

Precision Fuel & Hydration Read More »

Hard Bar Review

Leave a Comment /

Last updated: 19-Mar-19 By Luke Jarmey Conceived, born and bred in perhaps the capital of all things mountain, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Hard Bar is a relatively new nutrition brand that is gaining some delicious momentum amongst the endurance and mountain communities. Promising all natural, organic, vegan ingredients with no added sugar; I was intrigued to find out

Hard Bar Review Read More »

Firepot Dehydrated Expedition Food by Outdoorfood review

Leave a Comment /

Last updated: 04-Jan-18 By Diana Green Having spent a lifetime carefully reading the listed ingredients on packages to avoid preservatives and additives that might impact on my health, being forced to compromise on my dietary choices with additive packed expedition food has always been a concern. With preservative free Firepot foods my worries appear to

Firepot Dehydrated Expedition Food by Outdoorfood review Read More »

SWITCH TO MAP VIEW

SEARCH

Filters

Distance
Distance - slider
0 KM — 500 KM
Entry Fee
Entry Fee - slider
0 — 10000

DATE SEARCh

Date Range

Global - Virtual

Elevation

A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for

For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Elevation

An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for

Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Brutal

Elevation

Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude)

Suitable for

Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Expert

Elevation

Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat)

Suitable for

Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Advanced

Elevation

Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for

Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Intermediate

Elevation

Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for

Runners who have completed at least one ultra in last 6 months or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Beginner

Elevation

Very little change < 500 metres

Suitable for

First ultra event. Runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running (>26 miles) in the last 6 months.