Last updated: 19-Jul-18
By Elsa Trujillo
Do you like mixing? Sweet and sour? Surf and turf? How about your ultra running?
At RunUltra we have a great selection of runs that combine the rolling hills of the countryside with the asphalt pavements of the big city. What’s your favourite combination? Have you run any of these recently?
United Kingdom
In England, we have five races that combine great cities and countryside: the GB Country to Capital, 45 miles from Wendover to London; the London 2 Brighton Challenge; the Thames Path Challenge from Putney Bridge to Henley-on-Thames; the THHN City to Sea 53, 53 miles from Exeter to Torquay; and the Monster Ultra, 45 miles from Ely, through the Fens and back.
In Wales, the 42 miles of the Brecon to Cardiff take you from the Brecon Beacons National Park through the Welsh industrial heritage landscape to its capital city.
The Thames Path Challenge: “It was extremely well organised and a massive thank you must go out to all the marshals and aid station volunteers.” MrPauleg
Europe
The Ultra Sierra Nevada, in Spain, starts its 103km in the World Heritage City of Granada and ends at 2100 meters above sea level in the ski resort of Sierra Nevada. It doesn’t get any more rugged than that!
In Italy, you can set off through the magical streets of yet another World Heritage City, Florence, and run 100km of beautiful countryside to the town of Faenza in the 100 Km del Passatore.
Alternatively, if you prefer a fully urban event, you can run 100 miles of the Berlin Wall Race-100MeilenBerlin, alternating truly urban with inner city natural landscapes.
Africa
And beyond Europe, in South Africa, you can combine the streets of Cape Town with the slopes of the Table Mountain National Park, in the 100km of the Ultra Trail Cape Town.
Not convinced? Do you prefer shaken but not stirred? Is your popcorn always salty? Let us know what you thought of the last ultra races you’ve run by sharing your experience with other runners. Sign in or log back in to RunUltra, choose your most recent ultra race and leave your comment.
The highest point of the Ultra Sierra Nevada (Spain), 3087m. Photo credit: Terraincognita Sport.
