Challenges

The Mountain Ultra allows runners, hikers and walkers to tackle the daring Rocky Mountains in an ultra-marathon that provides a challenge with not just steep inclines but high altitude. The famous, picturesque mountain range will provide participants with...

A marathon is 26 miles 385 yards long. An ultra-marathon is any event longer. Typically, 30 miles, 50 miles, and 100 miles. There are other distances, but those are the most popular. Challenge yourself by a the first steps toward the ultra-marathon with a r...

The challenge is simple...run an ultra of at least 30 miles. Aimed at people who have never done one before but okay to take if you're a regular Ultra runner. Can be on-road, off-road, or multi-stage. The over riding criteria is greater than 30miles in tota...

To complement the Cycle to your Hometown challenge, I am creating the Run to your Hometown one! Challenge is simple. Regardless of how far you live from where you grew up - could be 10 miles, 100 miles or 1000 miles or more - run home. So you just have to r...

Very high reviews on Amazon with readers saying it is very inspirational, well written and a must read. "Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness" is by Scott Jurek, a name you may recognize if you read "Born to Run" or follow the ultraru...

A marathon is 42.195km (26.2miles) long. An ultra-marathon is any event longer. Once you have passed the 30mile (48.3km) mark here is your next target 65km (40miles).

To run a single stage non-stop 100 mile ultra event.

Complete 100 km or 62.137 miles over period of two weeks.

Tribesports' flagship Ultra event, this is the ideal step-up from Marathon to Ultra Marathon for anybody wanting to test themselves at the next level. London's Capital Ring provides a wonderful way marked route which is easy to follow and can be run at mara...

Distance 89km (56miles) The Ultimate Human Race. The Comrades Marathon is an ultramarathon of 90 km (55.9 mi) run in the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa. It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race. The direction of the race alterna...

Read Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Even if you're not an ultramarathoner, or never intend to run an ultramarathon, what these guys put their bodies through is motivational. Ultramarathon Man is Dean Karnazes's story: the mind-boggling adventures of...

June 2013, Running 31 miles (50 km). Niagara Ultra Marathon, or run one 31 miles (50km) in one shot!

7 days in over 50 degree heat running across the Sahara Desert. This is one of the most unique races in the world! Day 1 Stage 1 - 29 Km Day 2 – Stage 2 – 35.5 Kms Day 3 – Stage 4 – 40 Kms Day 4 - Stage 5 – The long one – 82.2 Kms Day 5 – Rest day D...

This is a challenge for those that really like to push the limits of their body, mind, and soul. Experience the wonderful world of multi-day ultra-running and explore the world at a leisurely pace. Have fun!

Complete any organised 100 mile ultramarathon in under 24 hours. It doesn't matter if you run, walk or crawl but no piggy-backs.

After all the interest in ultra running on tribesports this week I thought I would make this challenge. The challenge is to sign up for your first Ultra Marathon, this will hopefully give us a big target to work towards in our running training and inspire u...

There are many organised desert run events, the Marathon de Sables being the most notable. This challenge is simply about going for a training run in the desert.

Welcome to the Toughest Footrace on Earth! It covers 243km over 6 days. Competitors have to carry everything they will need for the duration (apart from a tent) on their backs. You will experience temps of up to 120°F, running on uneven rocky, stony g...

London to Brighton Challenge is a sponsored walk, jog, or run for charity. You can take part as a team or as an individual (including runners). All entrants nominate their intended pace at the time of registration. Runners enter as individuals, and must int...

Run a 100 miler race (160km) and finish within the allowed timed for the event.